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.
- Ocean City
Eric B. Walker / Flickr There is nothing quite like watching the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean.
- Appalachian Trail
Jerry Edmundson / Flickr 40 miles of the Appalachian Trail cross through Maryland. The views are phenomenal.
- Calvert Cliffs, Lusby
Steve Hajjar / Flickr You’d never expect to see these stunning cliffs in Maryland.
- Solomons
J.B. / Flickr Solomons is a cozy little getaway on the Bay.
- 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.
- Kilgore Falls
Mark S. / Flickr Kilgore Falls is one of several stunning waterfalls in Maryland.
- Casselman Bridge, Grantsville
Jon Dawson / Flickr This looks like a scene you’d discover in Europe.
- Wisp Ski Resort, McHenry
Maryland National Guard / Flickr You don’t have to ski to appreciate this wintery view of Wisp Resort.
- Deal Island
Matt Tillett / Flickr This serene view reminds you that Maryland has all types of terrain.
- 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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