From mountains, to the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, Maryland boasts a vast assortment of outdoor activities, unique attractions, and historical landmarks. It has been described as 'America in Miniature' since it encapsulates so much within about a three-hour drive of Baltimore and Washington, DC. Western Maryland is the perfect place for adventure. There are picturesque mountains for hiking and white-water rapids for rafters; Deep Creek Lake for boating and water skiing when its warm or Wisp Resort for winter ski. If you prefer to step back in time, explore the C&O Canal and Antietam National Battlefield
Central Maryland is home to both the capital, Annapolis, and its most populated city, Baltimore. This region boasts an unbeatable combination of fun and culture from a ball game to a classical concert, shops to historic sites, plus great meals at the region's famous restaurants. Within minutes' drive of the big-city hustle and bustle, serene pastures are home to Maryland's thoroughbred horses, old mills and farms and waterside villages. Southern Maryland is where it all began back in 1634, when 140 Europeans arrived to settle the colony that would become Maryland. Today it is also renowned for the best bass fishing on the East Coast. Check out Ocean City, Maryland’s biggest beach resort where you can take to the water or drive from one waterfront village to the next.
| Land Area |
10,000 sq. miles |
| Population |
5,633,597 |
| State Capital |
Annapolis |
| Largest City |
Baltimore |
| Local Time |
EST - 5 hours behind the UK |
| Climate |
Generally fairly moderate. In the higher elevations of western Maryland, winter temperatures are colder and snowy. Coastal breezes bring cooler temperatures to the Eastern Shore in the summer. January temperatures range from 23.5°F (-5°C) to 40.3°F (5°C); July temperatures range from 66.8°F (19°C) to 87.2°F (31°F). Annual precipitation is 45 inches |
| Ntl Parks |
Antietam National Battlefield and eleven other sites under National Parks Service administration.There are 67 Parks |