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9 Heritage Destinations for Spring
Take a weekend, or even a week, to wind along scenic byways from Maryland to Missouri. Visit wineries and Colonial-era architecture, explore historic waterways, or tour Marfa, Texas, a hub of contemporary art. All included in Preservation magazine’s Spring 2026 issue as part of the "Heritage Destinations" advertising special.
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Cecil County, Maryland
Escape to Cecil County! Between Philadelphia and Baltimore along I-95 discover vibrant small towns, 200 miles of shoreline, outdoor recreation, authentic local cuisine, and beautiful scenery as the backdrop for memorable adventures. Experience food with a Chesapeake Bay flair. Discover local beer, wine, baked goods, homemade ice cream, an old-fashioned candy store, and more! Shop, hike, bike, take a boat ride, visit a farm, or rent a kayak and explore Cecil’s waterways. Cecil County…. Just a Daydream Away!
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Harford County, Maryland
Harford County, Maryland is the home to the historic Bush Declaration and honors its rich heritage during America 250. Discover year-round events at HelloHarford.com and explore diverse museums, lighthouses, and historic sites offering unforgettable journeys into our nation’s past. It’s worth the trip for everyone.
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Photo By: Calvert County Government
Calvert County, Maryland
Located on the picturesque Chesapeake Bay, Calvert County, Maryland is your gateway to outdoor adventure steeped with culture and history. Take a hike along the beach, enjoy a boardwalk stroll, discover a local museum, indulge in waterfront dining or simply enjoy a unique shopping experience.
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Allegany County, Maryland
Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, is home to an abundance of incredible trails—the internationally recognized Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal National Historical Park, the Potomac River, and over 200 miles of developed trails in our public parks and forests. You’ll also find historic trails, a scenic railroad and opportunities to satisfy your cravings, like the Ice Cream Trail and Tap and Pour Tour. The trail starts here.
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Garret County, Maryland
Garrett County is home to more public land than anywhere else in Maryland. Boasting eight state parks and two state forests, there’s something unique to experience at each one. Think waterfalls to off roading adventures!
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Brookneal, Virginia
Explore Red Hill, Patrick Henry’s final home! Tour his reconstructed house, original law office, and grave. Discover Quarter Place, honoring the enslaved individuals vital to its legacy. Walk in Henry’s footsteps and experience history firsthand. Visit www.redhill.org for events and plan your unforgettable journey today!
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LaGrange, Georgia
An hour south of Atlanta in LaGrange, Georgia, the restored Mulberry Street Cemetery is a revitalized historic site preserving and honoring its deep cultural significance. The project recognizes unmarked graves, incorporates educational elements, highlights regional and local history, and provides a welcoming public space for community engagement. The cemetery is the final resting place of soldiers, enslaved individuals from the Civil War era, and Horace King, the renowned 19th-century bridge builder and legislator. Learn more.
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Photo By: Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau
Saint Charles, Missouri
Discover Saint Charles, Missouri Born from bold explorers and artful traders, St. Charles blends its daring French heritage with a down-to-earth Missouri attitude. We’re historically awesome, rich in culture, and abundant with playful experiences. Explore our authentic Main Street, legendary river, lush parks and trails, our vibrant casino, wineries, and genuine hospitality. Make memories in the midst of our illustrious history, Discover Saint Charles.
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Marfa, Texas
Marfa House offers comfortable accommodations in a restored 19th century adobe railroad hotel located in the heart of the historic district of Marfa, Texas, steps from art galleries, restaurants, and shops. Marfa is a hub of contemporary and cutting-edge art in mountainous West Texas.
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9 Heritage Destinations for Spring
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Cecil County, Maryland
Escape to Cecil County! Between Philadelphia and Baltimore along I-95 discover vibrant small towns, 200 miles of shoreline, outdoor recreation, authentic local cuisine, and beautiful scenery as the backdrop for memorable adventures. Experience food with a Chesapeake Bay flair. Discover local beer, wine, baked goods, homemade ice cream, an old-fashioned candy store, and more! Shop, hike, bike, take a boat ride, visit a farm, or rent a kayak and explore Cecil’s waterways. Cecil County…. Just a Daydream Away! -
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Harford County, Maryland
Harford County, Maryland is the home to the historic Bush Declaration and honors its rich heritage during America 250. Discover year-round events at HelloHarford.com and explore diverse museums, lighthouses, and historic sites offering unforgettable journeys into our nation’s past. It’s worth the trip for everyone. -
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Calvert County, Maryland
Located on the picturesque Chesapeake Bay, Calvert County, Maryland is your gateway to outdoor adventure steeped with culture and history. Take a hike along the beach, enjoy a boardwalk stroll, discover a local museum, indulge in waterfront dining or simply enjoy a unique shopping experience. -
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Allegany County, Maryland
Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, is home to an abundance of incredible trails—the internationally recognized Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal National Historical Park, the Potomac River, and over 200 miles of developed trails in our public parks and forests. You’ll also find historic trails, a scenic railroad and opportunities to satisfy your cravings, like the Ice Cream Trail and Tap and Pour Tour. The trail starts here. -
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Garret County, Maryland
Garrett County is home to more public land than anywhere else in Maryland. Boasting eight state parks and two state forests, there’s something unique to experience at each one. Think waterfalls to off roading adventures! -
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Brookneal, Virginia
Explore Red Hill, Patrick Henry’s final home! Tour his reconstructed house, original law office, and grave. Discover Quarter Place, honoring the enslaved individuals vital to its legacy. Walk in Henry’s footsteps and experience history firsthand. Visit www.redhill.org for events and plan your unforgettable journey today! -
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LaGrange, Georgia
An hour south of Atlanta in LaGrange, Georgia, the restored Mulberry Street Cemetery is a revitalized historic site preserving and honoring its deep cultural significance. The project recognizes unmarked graves, incorporates educational elements, highlights regional and local history, and provides a welcoming public space for community engagement. The cemetery is the final resting place of soldiers, enslaved individuals from the Civil War era, and Horace King, the renowned 19th-century bridge builder and legislator. Learn more. -
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Saint Charles, Missouri
Discover Saint Charles, Missouri Born from bold explorers and artful traders, St. Charles blends its daring French heritage with a down-to-earth Missouri attitude. We’re historically awesome, rich in culture, and abundant with playful experiences. Explore our authentic Main Street, legendary river, lush parks and trails, our vibrant casino, wineries, and genuine hospitality. Make memories in the midst of our illustrious history, Discover Saint Charles. -
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Marfa, Texas
Marfa House offers comfortable accommodations in a restored 19th century adobe railroad hotel located in the heart of the historic district of Marfa, Texas, steps from art galleries, restaurants, and shops. Marfa is a hub of contemporary and cutting-edge art in mountainous West Texas.
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Cecil County, Maryland
Escape to Cecil County! Between Philadelphia and Baltimore along I-95 discover vibrant small towns, 200 miles of shoreline, outdoor recreation, authentic local cuisine, and beautiful scenery as the backdrop for memorable adventures. Experience food with a Chesapeake Bay flair. Discover local beer, wine, baked goods, homemade ice cream, an old-fashioned candy store, and more! Shop, hike, bike, take a boat ride, visit a farm, or rent a kayak and explore Cecil’s waterways. Cecil County…. Just a Daydream Away! -
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Harford County, Maryland
Harford County, Maryland is the home to the historic Bush Declaration and honors its rich heritage during America 250. Discover year-round events at HelloHarford.com and explore diverse museums, lighthouses, and historic sites offering unforgettable journeys into our nation’s past. It’s worth the trip for everyone. -
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Calvert County, Maryland
Located on the picturesque Chesapeake Bay, Calvert County, Maryland is your gateway to outdoor adventure steeped with culture and history. Take a hike along the beach, enjoy a boardwalk stroll, discover a local museum, indulge in waterfront dining or simply enjoy a unique shopping experience. -
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Allegany County, Maryland
Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, is home to an abundance of incredible trails—the internationally recognized Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal National Historical Park, the Potomac River, and over 200 miles of developed trails in our public parks and forests. You’ll also find historic trails, a scenic railroad and opportunities to satisfy your cravings, like the Ice Cream Trail and Tap and Pour Tour. The trail starts here. -
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Garret County, Maryland
Garrett County is home to more public land than anywhere else in Maryland. Boasting eight state parks and two state forests, there’s something unique to experience at each one. Think waterfalls to off roading adventures! -
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Brookneal, Virginia
Explore Red Hill, Patrick Henry’s final home! Tour his reconstructed house, original law office, and grave. Discover Quarter Place, honoring the enslaved individuals vital to its legacy. Walk in Henry’s footsteps and experience history firsthand. Visit www.redhill.org for events and plan your unforgettable journey today! -
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LaGrange, Georgia
An hour south of Atlanta in LaGrange, Georgia, the restored Mulberry Street Cemetery is a revitalized historic site preserving and honoring its deep cultural significance. The project recognizes unmarked graves, incorporates educational elements, highlights regional and local history, and provides a welcoming public space for community engagement. The cemetery is the final resting place of soldiers, enslaved individuals from the Civil War era, and Horace King, the renowned 19th-century bridge builder and legislator. Learn more. -
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Saint Charles, Missouri
Discover Saint Charles, Missouri Born from bold explorers and artful traders, St. Charles blends its daring French heritage with a down-to-earth Missouri attitude. We’re historically awesome, rich in culture, and abundant with playful experiences. Explore our authentic Main Street, legendary river, lush parks and trails, our vibrant casino, wineries, and genuine hospitality. Make memories in the midst of our illustrious history, Discover Saint Charles. -
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Marfa, Texas
Marfa House offers comfortable accommodations in a restored 19th century adobe railroad hotel located in the heart of the historic district of Marfa, Texas, steps from art galleries, restaurants, and shops. Marfa is a hub of contemporary and cutting-edge art in mountainous West Texas.