About Us

Located in the heart of Maryland, Baltimore County is a vibrant, diverse community that truly offers something for everyone. As home to historic neighborhoods, tens of thousands of acres of preserved rural open space, and 214 miles of beautiful waterfront along the Chesapeake Bay, you will never run out of things to do in Baltimore County.

With so much to see and do, Baltimore County is truly a special place. A day can begin with shopping in one of our neighborhood downtowns and end with a beautiful dinner overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. Only a short drive from Baltimore City’s Inner Harbor, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, and just an hour’s drive from Washington, D.C., Baltimore County offers accommodations, activities, shopping, and dining to fit every taste and budget.

As someone proud to call Baltimore County home, I hope that you visit and get a chance to experience the hospitality and sense of community that makes our home so special. If you already live here, then I encourage you to enjoy something new. Whether it’s outdoor recreation, the arts, horse country, local wineries, or an historical reenactment – our County has so much to offer, and it’s just around the corner.

Enjoy your stay!

Kevin Kamenetz
Baltimore County Executive

On behalf of the County Executive’s Conference and Tourism Advisory Council, welcome to Baltimore County, Maryland. I am a lifelong resident and, through my business, - Ultimate Watersports – have been providing Chesapeake Bay adventures for residents and guests for the past 25 years.

Baltimore County is a place where you’ll find a festive nature (check out our calendar of events), local flavor (look for our arts and cultural offerings, wineries, steeplechase events, great shopping options, and farmers’ markets), and a sense of adventure (find your interest at our abundant nature centers, water activities, and museums).

Thank you for visiting Baltimore County!

Hal Ashman
Chair, Baltimore County Executive’s
Conference and Tourism Advisory Council