Maryland, one of the south Atlantic states of the US, was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution.

LOCATION: Maryland is bound 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 by Virginia.

REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS:

WESTERN REGION

At Spruce Forest Artisan Village experience the traditions of Appalachian village life, observe artisans at work and check out the handcrafted artworks.

Washington County Museum of Fine Arts has outstanding collection and an active schedule of exhibitions, musical concerts, lectures, films, art classes and special events for children and adults throughout the year.

HISTORY HOUSE highlights how people lived, worked, and played in the 1800s.
THRASHER CARRIAGE MUSEUM has on display collection of early 19th and 20th century horse drawn carriages.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CIVIL WAR MEDICINE is the center for the study and interpretation of the medical history of the civil war between 1861-65.

CAPITAL REGION

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center tells the story of the evolution of Earth science, space science and technology.

Washington Temple and Visitors' Center has the largest Mormon Temple in the world.

Audubon Naturalist Society: Enjoy bird and nature walks. Headquarters in restored Georgian mansion with education center, nature trails, and bookstore.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS:
Community Bridge
Brunswick Railroad Museum
Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo
The National Colonial Farm
National Capital Trolley Museum
Surratt House Museum
Belair Mansion and Stable Museum
College Park Aviation Museum

CENTRAL REGION

Six Flags America offers 100 thrilling rides, shows and attractions including roller coasters, Hollywood-style shows including the new hip-hop high-energy music review.

Port Discovery offers interactive fun for the whole family.

USS Constellation Museum is the last all sail warship built by the US Navy. Located on the Baltimore's waterfront, the USS Constellation invites guests to step back in time and explore the decks of history.

Visit the Historical Electronics Museum to understand the technology leaps that have occurred during this century.

At Smithsonian Environmental Research Center learn the ecology of tidal wetlands in canoe trips led by staff educators and scientists.

Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Centre showcases the works of renowned and aspiring artists of African Americans.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS:
The African Art Museum of Maryland
Cascade Lake
The Baltimore Zoo
Maryland Science Center
Babe Ruth Basketball Museum
Lacrosse Museum and National Hall of Fame
National Aquarium in Baltimore
The Baltimore Museum of Art

SOUTHERN REGION

Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum is where you can investigate thousands of years of human history by touring archaeological sites and trails.

Sotterley Plantation is the only remaining tidewater plantation in Maryland that is open to the public with a full range of visitor activities and educational programs.

Calvert Marine Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation, research, and interpretation of the culture and natural history of Southern Maryland.

Patuxent River Naval Air Museum is the nation's only museum dedicated to naval aviation research, development, testing, and evaluation.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS:
Flag Ponds Nature Park
Calvert County Parks
Mt. Carmel Monastery
American Chestnut Land Trust
Chesapeake Beach Water Park
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Visitor Center
Potomac Speedway

EASTERN SHORE REGION

Pickering Creek Audubon Center is sanctuary of 413 acres of protected land, nature trails and display areas.
CHESAPEAKE BAY MARITIME MUSEUM features nine exhibit buildings on 18 waterfront acres in scenic St. Michaels. Step back in time as you enter the fully restored 1879 Hooper Strait lighthouse.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS:
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum
Pintail Point
Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art
Ocean City Pier Rides
Planet Maze and Laser Storm
Jolly Roger Amusement Park
Salisbury Zoo

NATIONAL PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES

Thomas Stone National Historic Site encompasses Haberdeventure, the plantation home of Thomas Stone, one of Maryland's four signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
Antietam National Battlefield
Antietam National Cemetery

Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 2,167-mile (3,488 km) footpath along the ridge crests and across the major valleys of the Appalachian Mountains from Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in north Georgia.

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park follows the route of the Potomac River for 184.5 miles from Washington, DC to Cumberland, MD.

Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network

FORT MCHENRY NATIONAL MONUMENT AND HISTORIC SHRINE: This late 18th century star-shaped fort is world famous as the birthplace of the US national anthem.

CLARA BARTON NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE commemorates the life of Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross. The house at Glen Echo served as her home, headquarters for the American Red Cross and a warehouse for disaster relief supplies.

OTHER INTERESTING PLACES:
Fort Washington Park
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Glen Echo Park
Greenbelt Park
Harmony Hall
Monocacy National Battlefield
Oxon Cove Park and Oxon Hill Farm
Piscataway Park
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

THINGS TO DO

National Museum of Civil War Medicine is the center for the study and interpretation of the medical history of the civil war between 1861-65.

Jolly Roger Amusement Park has rides, shows and attractions for all ages. Features the Time Twister Roller Coaster, water-park and miniature golf course.