Explore A Christmas-Themed Ice Land At Gaylord National Resort In Maryland
Jamie Alvarenga
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The holiday season is here — ready to go walking in a winter wonderland? You can do just that at the following attraction in Maryland. Check out this local resort that goes all out with festive activities, including a Christmas village, ice skating in Maryland, and best of all … a land of ice! Check out the merry details below and be sure to add this place to your to-do list in the coming weeks. It’s one holiday attraction that is sure to fill you with holiday cheer.
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Get a closer look at ICE! in years past:
Have you been to Gaylord National Harbor’s ICE! display? If not, then make sure to plan your trip to Oxon Hill to cross it off of your bucket list. If you do make the journey, let us know about your experience in the comments! We’d love to hear how you enjoyed this incredible ice wonderland in Maryland!
And this holiday season, if you are still looking for a gift for that perfect someone, check out our holiday gift guide that is sure to fill you with inspiration!
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Christmas in Maryland
What are the most festive Christmas towns in Maryland?
The most festive Christmas towns in Maryland include:
- Berlin
- Cambridge
- St. Michael’s
Maryland’s merriment is on full display as several towns celebrate the holidays with extra Christmas spirit. Berlin brings old-fashioned Christmas cheer and charm with horse-drawn carriages and loads of holiday events. The decorated brick buildings might make you feel like you’ve gone back in time. Cambridge not only boasts its bushel basket trees, but the Cambridge-Dorchester Christmas Parade is something you’ll want the whole family to see. St. Michael’s is another old-timey Christmas town that holds events during the entire season and is lovingly decorated.
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What are Maryland’s unique holiday traditions?
Maryland's unique holiday traditions include:
- Stuffed Christmas Ham
- Christmas trees with crab traps
- Bushel basket Christmas trees
- Christmas dinner with seafood and sauerkraut
Maryland has its own charming and amusing ways to celebrate the season. While most places in the nation have a Christmas ham, it’s not like you’ll get here, where they serve stuffed Christmas ham. Filled with savory stuffing, this is a local favorite. All along the shore, you’ll find Christmas trees made up of crab traps. It’s an amusing and fun New England way of holiday decorating. In some towns, they make trees out of bushel baskets. Holiday meals aren’t just turkey and (stuffed) ham, they also enjoy sauerkraut as a side, and no Christmas dinner will be complete without local seafood, especially oysters.
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What are the best Christmas markets in Maryland?
The best Christmas Markets in Maryland include:
- German Christmas Market in Baltimore
- Kris Kringle Christmas Market
Experience Christmas German style at The German Christmas Market in Baltimore where tons of crafty gifts are available, many of them crafted by local artisans with care and detail. Plus, you can take part in traditional German dances and enjoy bratwurst, pretzels, and beer. It’s almost like another Oktoberfest. You may want to keep an eye out for Krampus, though! If you’d like even more holiday cheer, the Kris Kringle Christmas Market at the Charles County Fairgrounds is a local favorite. Walk through tunnels of light, tuck into a stuffed ham sandwich, and be amazed at the light displays and shop at over 160 vendor booths. Live music and fireworks make this something you’ll be sure to remember.