Maryland
How to Spend a 24-Hour Staycation in Cambridge, Maryland
Located a two-hour drive from D.C., Cambridge, Maryland is chock full of history, great eats, quaint shops, a scenic waterfront, and even a wildlife refuge. The Eastern Shore gem is undergoing a renaissance as of late, adding new restaurants, hotels, and independent retailers without losing any of its small town charm. From kayaking through the brackish Blackwater River to savoring local seafood, there is an abundance of activities and foods to try in this travel-worthy destination. Here’s a step-by-step guide to dining and drinking along the way during a quick overnight trip to picturesque Cambridge.
9:30 a.m.: Breakfast at Rise Up
This independent small-batch coffee roaster in Cambridge is the perfect place to start the day, with seating indoors and out. The locally owned chain is known for great caffeinated drinks and smoothies, refreshing acai bowls, and hearty breakfast burritos served with two varieties of homemade hot sauces. The Happy Cow burrito made with a tofu scramble is an ideal order for vegans.
Other options: For delightful doughnuts, stop by Bay Country Bakery to sample a wide array of inventive flavors like lemon cheesecake, creamsicle, and pina colada.
ACTIVITY INTERLUDE: Learn Harriet Tubman’s story and explore local wildlife
The Harriet Tubman Railroad Museum and Educational Center provides an immersive opportunity to learn about the trials and tribulations of Harriet Tubman, who risked her life to help countless others find freedom. Then drive, cycle, or hike through the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Center to catch a glimpse of bald eagles, fox squirrels, and other native animals. Blackwater Adventures, located in an old cannery building next to the park, rents out single and tandem kayaks or bicycles and offers guided tours and even moonlight paddles.
12:30 p.m. Stroll through downtown Cambridge
Check out the historical markers on many of the homes around the high street which date back to the 1700s and 1800s. Not surprising, considering the city of Cambridge dates back to 1694 — making it one of the oldest towns in Maryland. After indulging in some retail therapy, stop by for lunch at microbrewery Chessie’s Burger. Order a burger or fried chicken sandwich and load up on some drunken tots or pretzel bites at this local brew pub that specializes in “creative food truck-driven fast food.”
Other options: Bombay Social puts out fantastic Indian food like tandoor chicken and an array of biryani rice dishes.
ACTIVITY INTERLUDE: Get in (or on) the water
Whether you are staying here or not, consider purchasing a day pool pass at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina. Wade in the outdoor infinity pool to soak up views of the Choptank River; a hot tub and indoor pool are also available. The hotel is also home to its own blue heron nesting rookery, where you might get a chance to see the majestic birds nesting. Blackwater Adventure is also on-site to rent out jet skis, catamarans, paddle boats, powerboats, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards.
Other options: Head down to the waterfront and take a (free) tour of the Choptank River lighthouse, which is actually a replica crafted in a six-sided screw pile design so it stands over the river. Or take a two-hour sunset cruise on the Choptank River to explore the Eastern Shore waterways.
7 p.m.: Dinner at Blue Ruin
Situated the town’s high street, this reliable mid-Atlantic restaurant with a speakeasy-styled bar showcases locally harvested J.M. Clayton lump crab in dishes like corn fritters and Chesapeake gumbo. Other delectable options like vegetable stir-fry with drunken shiitake mushrooms, blackened salmon, and freshly baked desserts are also hard to pass up.
Other options: Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar serves specialty pies like thin crust, thick Detroit-style, and even a gluten-free option along with salads and tasty sandwiches.
10 p.m.: Nightcap at Dive Club
Think shipwreck-meets-haunted house with an hourly tropical “rain storm,” the Dive Club is anything but an actual dive. Tiki drinks and Polynesian fusion fare like conch fritters, crab balls, curry chicken, and jerk chicken with a caramelized pineapple sauce pair perfectly with the place’s nautical theme. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Lodging:
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay offers first-class rooms facing the Choptank River. The hotel has its own spa, golf course, two pools and even a wildlife refuge. For more of a B&B experience, head to the Cambridge House Bed and Breakfast in the town’s historic district to enjoy a full breakfast overlooking the garden pool in the morning.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 19, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 9-7-6
Evening: 9-9-0
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 8-9-6-5
Evening: 5-4-6-8
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 4-1-8-4-3
Evening: 3-8-7-7-7
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 19 drawing
9 a.m.: 13
1 p.m.: 15
6 p.m.: 08
11 p.m.: 02
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from April 19 drawing
06-19-27-30-36, Bonus: 12
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Keno
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Maryland editor. You can send feedback using this form.
ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — A t-bone crash involving a motorcycle left a 24-year-old Hampstead man dead on Saturday evening.
It happened around 6:30pm, along Marriottsville Road in Howard County.
That’s where a Yamaha FZ09 was heading northbound when it collided with an oncoming Nissan Rogue that was trying to make a left turn onto Warwick Way.
“Preliminary investigation suggests the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed,” Howard County Police said in a press release.
The motorcycle rider later died at University of Maryland Shock Trauma.
Police say the Nissan driver, who was not hurt, remained on scene and cooperated with investigators.
Marriottsville Road was reopened after being closed for about three-hours.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 18, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from April 18 drawing
24-25-39-46-61, Powerball: 01, Power Play: 5
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 18 drawing
Midday: 9-4-0
Evening: 9-3-4
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 18 drawing
Midday: 8-3-0-6
Evening: 7-2-1-2
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from April 18 drawing
Midday: 5-3-8-8-7
Evening: 6-7-3-8-9
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 18 drawing
9 a.m.: 03
1 p.m.: 14
6 p.m.: 10
11 p.m.: 08
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from April 18 drawing
06-20-33-34-36, Bonus: 11
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from April 18 drawing
02-38-45-53-63, Powerball: 21
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Keno
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Maryland editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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