Information for Travelers
The tiny state of Maryland surrounds the massive Chesapeake Bay, which nearly divides it in half.
The state is almost split again, farther west, where at one point only a mile and a half from Maryland separates the
Virginia and
Pennsylvania state lines.
It also borders
Delaware,
West Virginia and
Washington DC.
Maryland is a state defined by its abundant waterways and coastlines on the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
Its largest city, Baltimore, has a long history as an important seaport.
For a state of its size, Maryland also offers tourists a wealth of natural attractions, from the long beaches of its east coast to the densely wooded hills of its western counties.
The Appalachian Mountains intersect in the west, and state parks protect waterfalls, lakes and many hiking trails.
Canal C&O's former tow path offers miles of biking, and wildlife refuges protect precious wetlands for waterfowl and migratory birds.
Culture
Maryland is at the heart of colonial America and sprung into action in the Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War.
His place at the forefront of American history includes important roles in the Industrial Revolution, the Westward Expansion, the Space Age, and every other major period in American history.
Fort McHenry, birthplace of the US national anthem, stands at the mouth of Baltimore's Inner Harbor, home to the National Aquarium and Maryland Science Center.
Whether your interests are history, hiking, birding, sightseeing or sunbathing on the beach, you'll find plenty to do in Maryland.
Read about Maryland in Wikipedia
Current time in Maryland USA with seconds according to the official atomic clock.
