There's nothing quite like spending the holidays in Maryland, especially if you can fill up your itinerary with adrenaline-pumping adventures, family-friendly activities, and a healthy dose of magic to round it all out. If you're ready for merry festivities galore, we'd recommend planning a trip to the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at the National Harbor. Aside from all the must-do winter activities such as snow tubing in Maryland, ice bumper cars, and ice skating, the hotel really gets all decked out for Christmas. Read on for the details and let's start planning your trip!

Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center is located at Maryland's National Harbor. This is always a great place to stay, with luxurious rooms, a beautiful atrium, onsite restaurants, and more. During the holiday season, this resort completely transforms into a winter wonderland. The light show is a must-see, featuring a floating Christmas tree in the center of it all. But the crown jewel of the holidays is ICE! What can only be described as an immersive, magical experience is a beloved Maryland winter tradition.

To create the frozen winterscape that is ICE!, 40 world-renowned artisans spend about six weeks hand-carving 6,000 blocks of ice. There are about a dozen different scenes for you and your family to walk through, each more impressive than the next. This year's theme is A Charlie Brown Christmas, which is sure to bring a smile to everyone's face.

But that's just the beginning of all that this iconic Maryland winter resort has to offer. Snow tubing in Maryland has never been more thrilling than at Snow Flow Mountain, where ice tubing becomes a fun, competitive sport for the whole family. You'll want to book your tickets ahead of time to ensure your time on the "mountain." And what could be better than bumper cars? How about ice bumper cars? You can also ice skate with the family, meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and much more.

Looking for something a little more low-key? Head to the Gingerbread Decorating Corner, where you and your crew can make the most scrumptious creations. Just be sure to save time to meet Nutmeg, the resort's very own gingerbread man!

After a day full of holiday adventures, settle for the night in one of the cozy rooms. If you really want to treat yourself, reserve the Christmas Dream Suite! It features stunning views of the atrium, an adjoining guest room, and of course, Christmas decorations galore.

And don't forget all of the other things to see at the Inner Harbor as well, like the giant Christmas tree, Capital Wheel, and so on. Learn more below, and enjoy this winter wonderland right here in Maryland.

Did you know that Maryland is also home to a Christmas restaurant? Check out Nick's Original House of Ribs, which gets all decked out for the holiday season!