Though all Marylanders are different, there are some things that we also have in common. The following 13 things undeniably happen to every Marylander at least once in their lifetime. Check it out, and see how many you’ve done.
- Go to a tailgate.
Flickr / Blake Patterson Whether it’s for the Ravens, Redskins, or other sports team, Marylanders know how to have fun tailgating.
- Eat steamed crabs.
Flickr / e2brooksmarlin The delicious tradition we look forward to each summer.
- Drive across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Flickr / Tim Menzies Some people find this bridge nerve wracking, while others happily drive across it daily.
- Drive through Sideling Hill.
Flickr / BeyondDC This Western Maryland mountain cut is a unique sight to behold.
- Get stuck in traffic.
Flickr / ehpien Marylanders know to always leave a bit early in case of horrific traffic conditions.
- And get road rage.
Flickr / Eric & Kari It happens to the best of us.
- Take an Ocean City vacation.
Flickr / David We’ve all been to Ocean City at least once and it holds so many memories for so many people.
- And eat Thrashers fries.
Flickr / bigbirdz These boardwalk fries are a favorite when vacationing at Maryland’s favorite beach.
- Swim in the Atlantic Ocean…
Flickr / Jimmy Morris
- Or in the Chesapeake Bay.
Flickr / Forsaken Fotos
- Go to a Civil War reenactment.
Flickr / Alvin Trusty So many field trips…
- Visit Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
Flickr / Rebecca Schley Restaurants, the aquarium, boat rides, shopping… the Inner Harbor has everything for a perfect day trip.
- Spot the DC Temple from the highway.
Flickr / Chris Gladis If you spotted it as a child, you may have even thought it was Disney World.
What are some other things every Marylander has done at least once? Share your thoughts below, and be sure to also check out the ultimate Maryland bucket list.
Flickr / Blake Patterson
Whether it’s for the Ravens, Redskins, or other sports team, Marylanders know how to have fun tailgating.
Flickr / e2brooksmarlin
The delicious tradition we look forward to each summer.
Flickr / Tim Menzies
Some people find this bridge nerve wracking, while others happily drive across it daily.
Flickr / BeyondDC
This Western Maryland mountain cut is a unique sight to behold.
Flickr / ehpien
Marylanders know to always leave a bit early in case of horrific traffic conditions.
Flickr / Eric & Kari
It happens to the best of us.
Flickr / David
We’ve all been to Ocean City at least once and it holds so many memories for so many people.
Flickr / bigbirdz
These boardwalk fries are a favorite when vacationing at Maryland’s favorite beach.
Flickr / Jimmy Morris
Flickr / Forsaken Fotos
Flickr / Alvin Trusty
So many field trips…
Flickr / Rebecca Schley
Restaurants, the aquarium, boat rides, shopping… the Inner Harbor has everything for a perfect day trip.
Flickr / Chris Gladis
If you spotted it as a child, you may have even thought it was Disney World.
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