In honor of Maryland Day, we’re keeping things simple with this list of undeniable reasons why Maryland is the BEST state. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the pride that comes with living in the Old Line State.
- Maryland seafood is the best. Period.
Flickr / @UlisK3LU Steamed crabs, crab cakes, oysters… the Chesapeake Bay provides epic seafood that can’t be matched.
- The sports teams aren’t too shabby.
Flickr / Keith Allison Marylanders have earned their bragging rights.
- Marylanders know how to have a good time.
Flickr / Dorret Hundreds of annual festivals prove that fun is abundant in the Old Line State.
- There’s an abundance of beaches…
Flickr / TCDavis Maryland is known for Ocean City, but there are also several little known beaches worth exploring.
- And rolling mountains.
Flickr / Beau Considine The western part of the state is perfectly scenic.
- Marylnd ranks high when it comes to education.
Flickr / Ted Matherly Consistently ranked in the top 10 most educated states.
- The state is within driving distance to major cities and attractions.
Flickr / Mike Boening Photography Washington DC, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Atlantic City…
- There are some pretty impressive natural wonders…
Flickr / William Shewbridge There’s nothing like a Maryland waterfall.
- And the rural areas are postcard-worthy.
Flickr / Irina Souiki Maryland proudly retains its agricultural roots.
- If it’s city life you seek, look no further.
Flickr / Matthew Straubmuller The state is known for Baltimore, but there are several other worthwhile cities as well.
- And for a bit of quiet, the charming small towns are perfect.
Flickr / Mark Life is simple and sweet in these delightful spots.
- The man-made marvels are, well… marvelous.
Flickr / cmfgu Although the Chesapeake Bay Bridge may be scary to some, there’s no denying its magnificence.
- Marylanders embrace being different…
Flickr / Maggie Unique is an understatement.
- And they embrace local history.
Flickr / Jerry and Pat Donaho History is abundant in the Old Line State.
- No other state flag comes close.
Flickr / Thad Zajdowicz And you won’t find a state with nearly as much pride.
The list could go on and on. 🙂
Flickr / @UlisK3LU
Steamed crabs, crab cakes, oysters… the Chesapeake Bay provides epic seafood that can’t be matched.
Flickr / Keith Allison
Marylanders have earned their bragging rights.
Flickr / Dorret
Hundreds of annual festivals prove that fun is abundant in the Old Line State.
Flickr / TCDavis
Maryland is known for Ocean City, but there are also several little known beaches worth exploring.
Flickr / Beau Considine
The western part of the state is perfectly scenic.
Flickr / Ted Matherly
Consistently ranked in the top 10 most educated states.
Flickr / Mike Boening Photography
Washington DC, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Atlantic City…
Flickr / William Shewbridge
There’s nothing like a Maryland waterfall.
Flickr / Irina Souiki
Maryland proudly retains its agricultural roots.
Flickr / Matthew Straubmuller
The state is known for Baltimore, but there are several other worthwhile cities as well.
Flickr / Mark
Life is simple and sweet in these delightful spots.
Flickr / cmfgu
Although the Chesapeake Bay Bridge may be scary to some, there’s no denying its magnificence.
Flickr / Maggie
Unique is an understatement.
Flickr / Jerry and Pat Donaho
History is abundant in the Old Line State.
Flickr / Thad Zajdowicz
And you won’t find a state with nearly as much pride.
For another fun Maryland list, check out 15 things that will instantly cheer up any Marylander.
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