About this city
Also known as: The Capital of Entertainment
Hanover is an exceptionally dynamic, economically thriving community positioned in northwestern Anne Arundel County, Maryland, sitting right at the strategic crossroads of the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. Originally developing as a quiet historic farming region, the community transformed rapidly in the 21st century into a premier national capital for mass retail, world-class gaming entertainment, and corporate logistics. Hanover is globally anchored by the massive Arundel Mills commercial zone, which shapes its fast-paced, high-energy holiday identity. Framed by major technology research parks and airport distribution hubs, it pairs dense urban commercial infrastructure with modern suburban residential developments.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Shop and dine inside the monumental Arundel Mills, the largest shopping mall in Maryland. Experience world-class Las Vegas-style casino gaming, high-energy concerts, and luxury resort spa amenities at Live! Casino & Hotel. Travel back in time for an authentic dinner theater jousting tournament at Medieval Times. Cycle or run along the scenic pathways of nearby community forest preserves.
