Maryland Travel Guide

Maryland is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States of America.

The largest and most well known geographic feature of Maryland is the Chesapeake Bay, the worlds largest estuary. At one time it was called the worlds protein basket because it produced so much seafood in the form of fish and shellfish, in particular its most famous product Blue Crabs. Today the Chesapeake Bay is a poster child for what happens from overfishing and pollution, but Maryland leads the country in many progressive "Save the Bay" programs to save wetlands, halt the flow of nitrogens and pollutents from the over 12 million people who live in its watershed from Pennsylvania to Virginia. The Chesapeake Bay is a magnet for sailing and fishing sports activities.

The state is bounded to the south by the Potomac River, which offers opportunities for boating, and bicycling along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail, leading from Washington, D.C. to Cumberland. The western part of the state is much more mountainous than the eastern lowlands, and offers hiking along the Appalachian Trail, whitewater recreation in the Youghiogheny River, and historical sites such as Antietam Battlefield, where one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War was fought.

Cities

• Baltimore

• Bethesda

• Silver Spring

• Annapolis

• St. Michaels

• Ocean City

• Salisbury

• St. Marys City

Hotel - Flight - Car Rental

• Maryland Discount Hotels Directory

• Click here for discount air fares.

• Click here for rental cars.

External links

• Assateague Island National Seashore - Official National Park Service site with expanded inDepth and for Kids sections.
• The Assateague Naturalist - Extensive information on Information on Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague Island National Seashore and the plants and animals found in these areas. Includes links to visitor information. li>C & O Canal Virtual Tour - Photographic towpath guide for the C & O Canal. Points of interest such as locks, aqueducts, dams, and mills are featured with a picture, background information, and the mile marker where they are found.
• Chesapeake & Ohio Canal NHP - The C&O Canal follows the route of the Potomac River for 184.5 miles from Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, MD. The canal's towpath provides a continuous trail through the spectacular scenery of the Potomac River Valley. National Park Service website.
• Chesapeake and Ohio Canal - History, current news, botanical and biking information, and related links for the 184 mile long C&O Canal Towpath.
• Fort Frederick State Park - Information and photos provided by the Col. Washington's Frontier Forts Association.
• Fort Frederick State Park - Site of Maryland's frontier defense during the French and Indian War (1754-1763). Historic displays are in the Fort, barracks and Visitor Center. Includes living history re-enactments shows, events calendar and contacts.
• Glen Echo Park - Official NPS website. The park is run by the National Park Service and is located a couple of miles NW of Washington DC.
• Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture - Includes news, events, and the Extended Home Page - an outgrowth of the official NPS site.
• Maryland Attractions - Tourism in Maryland; Historical Houses, Museums, Gardens, Amusement Parks, Zoos, Race Courses.
• Maryland Wine - Home of the Association of Maryland Wineries and the Maryland Grape Growers Association. Includes a history and description of the state's products and a list of wineries.
• Cafes and Coffee Houses in Maryland - Maryland guide to cafes, coffee houses, restaurants, diners, taverns, bars and theaters.
• ChefMoz Dining Guide: Maryland - Detailed restaurant listings with reviews submitted by the public, and links to outside reviews. Search by name, cuisine, rating or location.
• deliveru.com - Order food online from participating restaurants. View menus, choose toppings.
• Maryland Restaurant Guide - Comprehensive and searchable guide to restaurants and caterers in the state. Includes recipes, menus, special offers, and dining news.

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