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Travel
to Maryland
 Maryland is bounded on the north by Pennsylvania; on the west by
West Virginia; on the north and east by Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean; and on
the south, across the Potomac River, by Virginia.
Maryland is known as
“America in miniature”, mainly because the entire has it all:
mountains, the sea and the fun of a unique east coast culture. For a state as
small as it is, Maryland possesses a great variety of topography. It ranges
from sandy dunes dotted with seagrass in the east, to low marshlands teeming
with water moccassins and large baldcypress near the bay, to gently rolling
hills of oak forest in the piedmont region, and mountain pine groves in the
west.
Historic Sightseeing
Maryland was the seventh state to
be founded in the United States and contains a lot of historical remnants from
the countries first few centuries. If you are history fans, then taking a tour
through Annapolis, the state capital and Baltimore will provide you will a lot
of the country’s history. Take a tour of the Civil War railroad, the
Historic National Road and where the “Star Spangled Banner” the U.S.
national anthem was created in Baltimore. Once you are done taking a journey
down history, then stay at one of the many hotels offered in Baltimore, the
state’s largest city, and enjoy fine dining.
A Star-Spangled State Maryland
Three centuries of
history and landmarks that represent the Revolution, Civil War, the War of
1812, and the birthplace of our national anthem are all found in this compact
state.
National Aquarium in
Baltimore
Housing an incredible 5 levels, the National Aquarium has
numerous interesting and educational exhibits to visit.
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Water Activities
If you want your getaway in
Maryland to be water filled, then choosing a hotel near the beach would be a
good idea. The beaches in Maryland offer many activities such as swimming,
sunbathing and other such water activities. After a sun filled day, dining at
one of Maryland’s beachside restaurants and feast on the state’s most
famous entity: the blue crab.
As well as beach activities, the western
part of Maryland offers summer activities such as hiking, boating and camping
and in the winter, Maryland’s mountains offer skiing and lodging to
visitors and residents alike.
Whether you want to explore the roots of
the country’s history, or just enjoy Maryland’s succulent blue crab,
a vacation in Maryland is a great choice.
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Latest News from Maryland
Maryland's upset bid denied in 83-74 loss to UNC
02/05/2012
Maryland's quest for a significant, attention-getting victory will have to wait for another day. The Terrapins put up a heck of a battle against fifth-ranked North Carolina on Saturday, but their bid for an upset ended in an 83-74 defeat. Terrell Stoglin scored 20 points for Maryland, which held a nine-point lead early in the second half before fading under a barrage of jumpers and...
Maryland vs. North Carolina: Terps fade down the stretch in loss
02/04/2012
Maryland freshman center Alex Len finally flexed the muscle worthy of his 7-foot-1 frame. Senior guard Sean Mosley battled on every play. And sophomore guard Terrell Stoglin had yet another 20-point performance. Read full article >>
Maryland governor’s agenda faces challenges, poll shows
02/04/2012
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley lacks clear public support for key budget and tax proposals and a bid to legalize same-sex marriage, underscoring the uncertainty of an ambitious legislative agenda that could shape his legacy and political future. Read full article >>
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