Maryland
"Fatti maschii, parole femine"
Nickname
Old Line State
Capital
Annapolis
Statehood
April 28, 1788 (7th)
Motto
Fatti maschii, parole femine
Explore Maryland
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Top mountains
Signature peaks and elevation highlights.
Best hikes
Trail ideas from day hikes to overnighters.
State parks
Must-see parks and natural areas.
Road trip loops
Weekend-friendly scenic drives.
Waterfronts
Lakes, rivers, and coastal stops to visit.
Waterfalls & springs
Cool-down spots and photogenic falls.
Scenic overlooks
Pull-offs and vistas for quick views.
Camping spots
Easy campgrounds and dispersed sites.
Historic towns
Main streets, museums, and landmarks.
Family weekends
Low-stress itineraries with kids in mind.
Top universities
Best-known universities and colleges.
Top biggest cities
Largest metros and fast-growing hubs.
Top places to visit
Must-see destinations and attractions.
Top high schools
High-performing public and private schools.
Top cities
Beloved cities for living and visiting.
Basic information
Quick facts, nickname, capital, and region.
Geography
Landscapes, neighbors, and natural regions.
Economy
Key industries, employers, and growth drivers.
About Maryland
Maryland wraps around the Chesapeake Bay so completely that the water shapes nearly every part of the state's geography, economy, and history, from Baltimore's working harbor to the small watermen's towns on the Eastern Shore. Washington, D.C.'s suburbs spill into the state's western counties, giving Maryland a second, very different economic identity built on federal government work.
Below, the guides split along that same line, covering the bay towns and the D.C.-adjacent suburbs that together make up modern Maryland.