1. Mason Dixon Arrive
City: Cockeysville, MD
Category: Media
Telephone: (410) 584-9960
Address: 1242 Paper Mill Rd.
Description: This bright little tourism magazine covers all kinds of things to do around the state, and nearby states. Special events, such as art shows, concerts, historical commemorations, and festivals, are listed in the calendar. Features focus on antiques, food and wine, tourist destinations, and shopping. The magazine is free and available at lots of antiques shops, coffee shops and restaurants, libraries, and tourism offices in Baltimore and the northeast part of the state. If you don’t want to look for it, get a year’s subscription for $28.
2. Pennsylvania Dutch Market
City: Cockeysville, MD
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (410) 316-1500
Address: 11121 York Rd.
Description: Several Pennsylvania Dutch markets populate the region, including one in Annapolis, another in Laurel, and this one that’s not far from Hunt Valley. Folks from Pennsylvania’s Amish country bring their baked goods, beef and pork, and candies that compete for your attention with linens, quilts, and furniture. On Friday night, from 4 to 7:30 p.m., it’s all you can eat with adults being charged $8.99 and children 10 and under charged $4.50. It’s open Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.