Maryland family vacation guide:
Maryland, also nicknamed as 'Old Line State' or 'the Free State' is a Mid-Atlantic / Southern state located on the East Coast of the United States.
As a general rule, the rural areas of Maryland are more Southern in culture while densely populated Central Maryland exhibits more Northern characteristics. The State of Maryland is the second wealthiest state in the United States. The capital of Maryland is Annapolis and to its most populated city is Baltimore, Maryland has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and a short mild to cool winter. From the Appalachians, to the Chesapeake Bay, to the Atlantic Ocean, Maryland is the perfect place for a family vacation. Maryland has so much to offer: Take the eastern shore region, which offers the pleasures of beaching, boating, fishing and offers the possibility to explore the rivers, creeks, inlets and bays by boat. Visit the central region especially with Baltimore and Maryland’s capital, Annapolis. The city of Baltimore famous for its harbour and nightlife, along with great shopping and dining, Annapolis famous for it's 18th-century buildings, the city boasts more 18th-century buildings than anywhere else in the USA, Western Maryland is the Appalachian region of Maryland, with mountains and lakes, great for camping.
Chesapeake Bay which provides endless chances for fun and recreation on the water with boats or on the beaches,
with Maryland’s only resort town Ocean City. Ocean city is a year-round resort area, with white sand beaches, but delivers plenty of action away from the beach like golfing, deep-sea fishing, amusement parks and lots more.
Don't forget the 31 miles of Atlantic coastline in water sports such as swimming, boating, fishing, surfing, and kayaking.
Conclusion: Maryland is a family-friendly state with so much to offer and could be the perfect place for a family vacation.
Important cities and towns in Maryland:
Some of the most important and popular cities and towns in Maryland are: Annapolis, Baltimore, Bethesda, Bowie, College Park, Columbia, Cumberland, Ellicott City, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Greenbelt, Hagerstown, Laurel, Rockville, Salisbury, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Towson, Waldorf and Westminster.
Accommodations:
Maryland offers a large variety of family friendly vacation accommodations. Whether you are looking for a city apartment, a beach house, a family-sized vacation rental home, a beach resort, a family friendly hotel, a bed & breakfast, a vacation villa, there's a Maryland vacation accommodation that is perfect for you. No matter which part of Maryland stands out to you as being the most suited for your family vacation, there are family friendly accommodations in that area that can make your trip more exciting than you ever imagined.
Attractions:
Visitors to Maryland will find many great attractions and activities that can add up to a perfect family vacation or holidays.
Amusement and Theme Parks:
Frontier Town
Glen Echo Park
Jolly Roger Amusement Park
Ocean City Pier Rides
Six Flags America
Trimper's Rides
Waterparks and waterfun:
Water Park at Bohrer Park
Zoos:
Baltimore Zoo
Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo
National Aquarium In Baltimore
Salisbury Zoo
Other Maryland sites and tours to see:
B&O Railroad Station in Garrett County
Concord Point Lighthouse in Harford County
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in Calvert County
LaVale Toll Gate House in Allegany County
Lilypons Water Gardens in Buckeystown
National Capital Trolley Museum in Wheaton
Thomas Stone Home in Charles County
World War II submarine Torsk at Inner Harbor, Baltimore
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