Capital Region The population core of Maryland—mostly suburbs and exurbs of Washington, D.C. |
Central Maryland Including the quintessentially Maryland cities of Baltimore and Annapolis |
Eastern Shore Maryland's lowlands east of the Chesapeake, home to the beach resort Ocean City as well as Assateague Island National Seashore |
Southern Maryland A solidly Chesapeake region with charming bed & breakfasts and bay island destinations, an easy drive from D.C. |
Western Maryland Where Maryland gets mountainous and rugged, with some charming, laid-back, smaller cities, and outdoor opportunities at Deep Creek Lake and on the Appalachian Trail |