Certified Visitor Information & Welcome Centers

To speak with a travel counselor, please call 1-833-OPEN4YOU (833-673-7496).

The wearing of masks in Welcome Centers is voluntary. For the health and safety of everyone, all persons not fully vaccinated are encouraged to wear masks while in the buildings.

If you prefer not to come in, call any center and we will bring your maps and guides to the door.

Please do not enter the Welcome Center if you:

Do not feel well;
Have a fever; and/or
Have been exposed to someone with the COVID virus within the last 14 days.

Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center
Supervisor: Robin Smith
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 301-746-5230
Located on I-68 Eastbound Mile marker 6
PO Box 351, Friendsville, MD 21531
Welcome Center Open Daily, 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Rest Area open seven days per week 24 hours per day
Serving traffic heading East to Cumberland and I70 East
Amenities include a scenic overlook, car, truck and RV/Camper parking, vending machines, pet area and picnic tables

Sideling Hill Welcome Center
Supervisor: James Cummings
Located on I68 West, west of Hancock, MD
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 301.678.6035
Fax: 301.678.6420
Welcome Center Open Thursday – Monday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Serving traffic heading West to Cumberland and beyond. Service traffic heading east via the bridge over the I68 highway.
Rest Area Open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week year round.
Amenities include restrooms and car parking, pet area and vending.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial on premises.

South Mountain East Welcome Center
Supervisor: Florence Brant
Email: [email protected]
Located on Interstate 70 Eastbound, east of Hagerstown Between Exits 35 and 42
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 419
Myersville, Maryland 21773
Phone: 301.293.4172
Fax: 301.293.4174
Welcome Center Open Thursday – Sunday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
Serves traffic heading toward Baltimore and Eastern Shore as well as Washington and Points South.
Rest Area open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week year round
Amenities include family restrooms, playground, truck, bus, RV and car parking. Picnic tables, walking path and pet area as well as vending. No dumping station available.

South Mountain West Welcome Center
Supervisor: Florence Brant
Email: [email protected]
Located on Interstate 70 Westbound, west of Hagerstown Between Exits 42 and 35
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 419
Myersville, Maryland 21773
Phone: 301.293.8435
Fax: 301.293.8438
Welcome Center Open Thursday – Sunday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
Serves traffic heading West toward Cumberland, Garrett County and points West
Rest Area open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week year round
Amenities include family restrooms, playground, truck, bus, RV and car parking. Picnic tables, walking path and pet area as well as vending. No dumping station available.

Mason Dixon Welcome Center
Supervisor: Brandon Chan
Email: [email protected]
Located on US 15 South, 10 miles south of Gettysburg,
Address: 17300 Catoctin Mountain Highway
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727
Phone: 301-447-3719
Fax: 301-447-3742
Welcome Center Open Daily, 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Serves traffic heading north on US 15 via the turnaround past Emmitsburg exit and south from Gettysburg, one mile south of the Pennsylvania line.
Rest area open seven days per week, 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. north of Emmitsburg, Md. And one mile south of the Pennsylvania line.
Amenities include vending machines, family restrooms, picnic tables and playground area. Pet area, water fountains and truck, car and RV parking available.

I-95 South Welcome Center
Supervisor: Marti Banks
Email: marti.[email protected]
Located between Exits 38 & 35 Mile Marker 37
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1058
Savage, MD 20763
Phone: 301.490.2444
Fax: 301.490.2481
Welcome Center Open Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM,
Closed on Monday
Serves traffic heading towards Washington D.C. and points south.
Rest area open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week year round.
Amenities include travel information on the State of Maryland and Washington, D.C.; vending machines; water fountains; restrooms; newspaper stands; and recycle bins. The Center also features truck, RV, and bus parking lots; and picnic tables and benches.No dumping station available.

I-95 North Welcome Center
Supervisor: Marti Banks
Email: [email protected]
410-767-6296
FAX: 410-333-6643
Welcome Center Open Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM,
Closed on Monday
Rest area open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week year round.
Amenities include travel information on the State of Maryland and Washington, D.C.; vending machines; water fountains; restrooms; newspaper stands; and recycle bins. The Center also features truck, RV, and bus parking lots; a dumping station; and picnic tables and benches. Dumping station available.

Crain Memorial Welcome Center
Email: [email protected]
12480 Crain Highway
Newburg, MD 20664
Phone: 301.259.2500
Fax: 301.259.2086
Welcome Center Open Thursday-Sunday from 8:30AM – 4:30PM.
Rest Area Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. seven days per week.
Trucks prohibited and minimal motorcoach parking available.
Operated by Charles County Tourism (www.charlescounty.org)

Bay Country Welcome Center
Supervisor: Marci Ross
Email: [email protected]
Located on 301, North of 301/50 split
1000 Welcome Center Drive
Centreville, MD 21617
Welcome Center Open Friday – Sunday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Rest Area open 7:00am – 5:00pm
Serving traffic heading south to the ocean and North to Delaware.

Worcester County Visitor Center
US 13 North Welcome Center
Supervisor: Debbie Shay
Email: [email protected]
144 Ocean Highway
Pocomoke City, MD 21851
Phone: 410.957.2484
Fax: 410.957.0892
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. seven days per week
Rest Area hours – 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. seven days per week
Featuring a picnic area and a pet area.
The US 13 North Welcome Center is just north of the Virginia state line in Worcester County, Maryland. Approximately four miles south of Pocomoke City, the center is the gateway to Maryland’s lower Eastern Shore. Operated by Worcester County Tourism (www.visitworcester.org)

State-Operated Welcome Centers Provide:

Quality Service
Knowledgeable Staff
Statewide Information
Hotel Reservation Assistance
Greeting of Motorcoaches
Assistance with Travel Itineraries
Maps
Travel Guides
Calendar of Events
Hunting and Fishing Information
Brochures
Camping and Biking and Water Trails Information
Cultural and Historical Attractions

For additional information or questions related to the above State-Operated Welcome Centers, please contact:
Marci Ross
Department of Commerce/Division of Tourism, Film, & Fine Arts
401 E. Pratt St., Suite 1433
Baltimore, MD 21202
PHONE: 410-767-6286
FAX: 410-333-6643
E-MAIL: [email protected]

Volunteer Opportunities
Please join us – We are a proud and friendly group of tourism professionals that serve as Maryland’s front-line ambassadors. If you are interested in volunteering with a Maryland Welcome Center, please contact Marci Ross, or fill out both the Volunteer Application Form and Volunteer Agreement Form, save both forms and e-mail to [email protected]

View our brochure policy for free brochure distribution at the above State-Operated Welcome Centers.

The below Maryland House and Chesapeake House Welcome Centers are operated by Areas USA
Information: 443-674-1845
Customer Service: Comments or Complaints [email protected]
Local Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 527, Northeast, Md. 21901

Maryland House Travel Center
I-95 Service Plaza, Mile Marker 82
Between Exit 80 (MD 543) and Exit 85 (MD 22)
GPS Coordinates: 39.496640 – 76.233187
Aberdeen, Md. 21001
Phone: 443.674.1845
Lost & Found: 443.674.1842
The new 42,000 square-foot Maryland House features food from Wendy’s, Phillips Seafood, Dunkin’ Donuts, Jerry’s Subs & Pizza, Currito, Nathan’s Famous, Auntie Anne’s and Carvel. The new 5,700 square-foot A Plus convenience store at the Sunoco high-speed fueling station features food from Elevation Burger.

Chesapeake House Travel Center
I-95 John F. Kennedy Memorial Hwy, Mile Marker 97
Between Exit 93 (MD 222) and Exit 100 (MD 272)
GPS Coordinates: 39.611788 – 76.009365
North East, Md 21901
Phone: 443.674.1865
Lost & Found: 443.674.1862
The new 30,000 square-foot Chesapeake House features food from Earl of Sandwich, Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Wendy’s, Peet’s Coffee and Tea and Auntie Anne’s. The new 4,300 square-foot A Plus convenience store at the Sunoco high-speed fueling station features custom-crafted food and drinks.

Sunoco Convenience Stores and Fueling Stations at Maryland House and Chesapeake House: 410-272-3854.