Maryland has many sights to see, some of which are instantly recognizable to any local. Whether you saw these places daily while growing up, have spotted them while on vacation, or they’re your favorite mascot, here are 12 images people from Maryland will always recognize.

  1. The view of the Mormon Temple from 495… although as a child, you probably thought it was Disney World.

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  1. The Baltimore Inner Harbor. This includes the iconic triangular glass roof of the aquarium and red Chesapeake boat.

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  1. The quirky and wonderful Ocean Gallery.

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  1. The always impressive Sidling Hill.

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  1. Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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  1. The Ocean City sand sculptures.

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  1. The standstill progress of Noah’s Ark.

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  1. Mr. Boh, who is always ready for a black tie event.

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  1. The perfectly purple M & T Bank Stadium.

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  1. Anxiously driving on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

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  1. The Awakening sculpture at the National Harbor.

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  1. You didn’t have to attend The University of Maryland to recognize Testudo the terrapin.

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What other images do you think are recognizable to any Marylander? Feel free to share what YOU would include in the list and, as always, feel free to share your favorite photos of the Old Line State on our Facebook page.

rlsycle / Flickr

Rebecca Schley / Flickr

Lee Cannon / Flickr

Avery / Flickr

Brian Moran / Flickr

Patrick / Flickr

Jeff Kubina / Flickr

Rob Swatski / Flickr

Sam Lehman / Flickr

ehpien / Flickr

Ron Cogswell / Flickr

Digital Collections at the University of Maryland / Flickr

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