Maryland has several nicknames, one of which is America in Miniature. We have mountains, ocean, the bay, cities, farmlands, wetlands, and so much more. Maryland offers a lot of beauty which greatly contributes to our nation as a whole. Here are 10 sites in Maryland that will remind you how beautiful our state is, as well as our country.

  1. Ocean City

Eric B. Walker / Flickr There is nothing quite like watching the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean.

  1. Appalachian Trail

Jerry Edmundson / Flickr 40 miles of the Appalachian Trail cross through Maryland. The views are phenomenal.

  1. Calvert Cliffs, Lusby

Steve Hajjar / Flickr You’d never expect to see these stunning cliffs in Maryland.

  1. Solomons

J.B. / Flickr Solomons is a cozy little getaway on the Bay.

  1. Sidling Hill, Hancock

Mad African!: (Broken Sword) / Flickr Whether you’re driving through or checking out the view from high above, Sidling Hill is a spectacular and unexpected feature of Maryland.

  1. Kilgore Falls

Mark S. / Flickr Kilgore Falls is one of several stunning waterfalls in Maryland.

  1. Casselman Bridge, Grantsville

Jon Dawson / Flickr This looks like a scene you’d discover in Europe.

  1. Wisp Ski Resort, McHenry

Maryland National Guard / Flickr You don’t have to ski to appreciate this wintery view of Wisp Resort.

  1. Deal Island

Matt Tillett / Flickr This serene view reminds you that Maryland has all types of terrain.

  1. Potomac River

cranky messiah / Flickr The Potomac River is picture perfect.

Being surrounded by so much beauty is only one of several perks of being a Marylander.

Eric B. Walker / Flickr

There is nothing quite like watching the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean.

Jerry Edmundson / Flickr

40 miles of the Appalachian Trail cross through Maryland. The views are phenomenal.

Steve Hajjar / Flickr

You’d never expect to see these stunning cliffs in Maryland.

J.B. / Flickr

Solomons is a cozy little getaway on the Bay.

Mad African!: (Broken Sword) / Flickr

Whether you’re driving through or checking out the view from high above, Sidling Hill is a spectacular and unexpected feature of Maryland.

Mark S. / Flickr

Kilgore Falls is one of several stunning waterfalls in Maryland.

Jon Dawson / Flickr

This looks like a scene you’d discover in Europe.

Maryland National Guard / Flickr

You don’t have to ski to appreciate this wintery view of Wisp Resort.

Matt Tillett / Flickr

This serene view reminds you that Maryland has all types of terrain.

cranky messiah / Flickr

The Potomac River is picture perfect.

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