Antietam Battlefield — site of the bloodiest single day in American History, at the first battle of the Civil War in the North
Appalachian Trail — the great Appalachian Trail passes through the Maryland panhandle for a mere 40 miles, but that includes one excellent and easy hike to the ever popular rock-climbing mecca of Annapolis Rock—it's also just fun to be able to say that you walked across the state of Maryland, which you can do in just a couple of days
Catoctin Mountain Park — a big, rugged National Park centered around Catoctin Mountain, and home to the Presidential retreat of Camp David
Chesapeake Bay — the Great Shellfish Bay is a whole travel region of its own, offering fishing, crabbing, swimming, boating, sailing, unique island communities, placid bed & breakfasts, and just plain beautiful sunsets
Patapsco Valley State Park — a big state park with over 32 miles of well-marked trails leading to historic and natural sites of interest, all just a half-hours drive away from Baltimore
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Maryland
Where To Stay & Best Hotels in Maryland - updated May 2024
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