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Maryland travel guide

Chesapeake Bay crabs, colonial towns and wild ponies on the beach.

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Capital
Annapolis
Best time to go
Apr–Oct
Daily budget
$$$ about $200–300 a day
Fly into
BWI Baltimore

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Top places to visit in Maryland

  1. Baltimore Inner Harbor

    Aquarium, ships and Fort McHenry nearby.

  2. Annapolis

    Sailing capital and the U.S. Naval Academy.

  3. Assateague Island

    Wild horses roaming a natural beach.

  4. Ocean City

    A classic boardwalk beach town.

  5. Antietam Battlefield

    Site of the bloodiest single day of the Civil War.

What to eat in Maryland

  • Steamed blue crabs with Old Bay
  • Crab cakes
  • Smith Island cake
  • Pit beef

When is the best time to visit Maryland?

Apr–Oct is usually the best time to visit Maryland. Pricey: about $200–300 a day for one person, including a shared hotel room and meals.

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Budgets are rough mid-range costs per person, including a shared hotel room and meals. Always check opening times and prices before you go.