Maryland

Region · 🇺🇸 United States

Population 6,177,224

Area 26,621 km²

Time zone America/New_York

Official website www.maryland.gov

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Maryland Essentials

Maryland’s landscape spans from the Atlantic coast to the Appalachian foothills. This selection features the wild horse herds of Assateague Island and the Great Cypress Swamp’s freshwater wetlands. Historical landmarks include the Monocacy Aqueduct, the largest on the C&O Canal, and the Civil War heritage of Monocacy National Battlefield and the War Correspondents Memorial. Recreational sites range from the Six Flags America theme park to the traditional boardwalk attractions of Ocean City’s Jolly Roger at the Pier.

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Historic Sites & Heritage

This collection spans Maryland’s diverse history, from the industrial heritage of the Lonaconing Furnace and Bloomington Viaduct to the architectural significance of Tudor Hall and the Berlin Commercial District. It includes unique landmarks like the National War Correspondents Memorial and the Lutherville Colored Schoolhouse, alongside historic manor houses and meetinghouses. These locations highlight the state's military, social, and economic evolution, featuring structures built between the late 18th and early 20th centuries.

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Historic Places of Worship

Maryland’s religious heritage is represented through diverse architectural styles and historical periods. The collection includes the Diyanet Center of America, showcasing intricate Ottoman-style design with twin minarets and handcrafted marble. Historic sites like the 18th-century Presbury Meetinghouse at Aberdeen Proving Ground highlight early Methodist roots, while rural parishes such as Saint Peter the Apostle and Mount Zion Lutheran reflect the long-standing Catholic and Lutheran traditions within the state’s central and northern counties.

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Regional Airports

This selection of Maryland's regional and municipal airports serves as a vital infrastructure network for general aviation, business travel, and emergency services. The list includes facilities ranging from the Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional Airport, which offers scheduled commercial flights, to specialized airparks like Montgomery County and Garrett County. These sites provide essential services such as aircraft maintenance, fueling, and flight training, supporting local economies and connecting the state's rural and coastal regions to the broader national airspace.

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Parks & Nature Reserves

Maryland’s landscape ranges from the Atlantic coast to the Appalachian Mountains. This collection highlights the state's diverse environments, including the wild horse habitats of Assateague Island and the northernmost bald cypress swamp on the Delmarva Peninsula. Historic sites include Civil War fortifications at Fort Foote and the Monocacy Battlefield. Recreational opportunities span the 184.5-mile Chesapeake & Ohio Canal towpath, the serpentine barrens of Lake Roland, and the historic 1813 stone arch at Casselman Bridge.

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Premier Golf Courses

This collection features premier golf destinations across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic, ranging from coastal links on the Eastern Shore to elevated terrain in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The selection highlights diverse architectural styles, including Renditions’ replicas of famous championship holes, Whiskey Creek’s Ernie Els design featuring 19th-century ruins, and Jack Nicklaus’s signature layout at Bayside Resort. These courses utilize the region's natural geography, offering views of Assawoman Bay, the Choptank River, and high-altitude vistas near Deep Creek Lake.

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Theaters and Cinemas

This collection highlights Maryland's diverse performance spaces, from the 1927 Art Deco Mar-Va Theater in Pocomoke City to Western Maryland’s professional Cumberland Theatre. It features historic venues like the 1870 Havre de Grace Opera House and specialized entertainment such as the Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre in Frederick. Film enthusiasts can visit regional mainstays like Sun and Surf Cinema in Ocean City or the Garrett Eight Cinemas near Deep Creek Lake. Many venues, including the Carroll Arts Center and Chesapeake Theatre, serve as community hubs for live drama and independent film.

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Bridges and Dams

Maryland’s landscape is defined by its waterways, resulting in a diverse array of engineering landmarks. This collection spans from the 19th-century Monocacy Aqueduct and the wooden Utica Covered Bridge to massive industrial feats like the Conowingo Dam. Highlights include rare iron bowstring arch bridges, the historic stone arches of the LeGore Bridge, and critical transit links like the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and Amtrak’s Susquehanna River crossing. These sites showcase the evolution of Maryland's infrastructure, featuring stone masonry, iron truss work, and modern hydroelectric power generation.

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