If you’ve ever moved away from Maryland at one time or another, you’ll no doubt relate to the following list. From steamed crabs to historic landmarks, here are 15 things everyone who’s moved away from Maryland has thought at least once.

  1. I miss steamed crabs…

Flickr / rashida s. mar b. And their perfect spices.

  1. And Old Bay.

Flickr / m01229 If I ever leave Maryland, I’m taking at least a dozen cans of Old Bay with me.

  1. There’s no Christmas like a quirky Maryland Christmas.

Flickr / Forsaken Fotos Crab pot trees are such a fun tradition.

  1. Where are the historic battlefields?

Flickr / Jerry and Pat Donaho They’re perfect for a leisurely stroll full of history.

  1. And the reenactments?

Flickr / Ryan Crierie A fascinating look at the past.

  1. I could go for a trip to Ocean City…

Flickr / m01229 This summer tradition beckons.

  1. And chow down on some Thrashers fries.

Flickr / carobe Extra vinegar please.

  1. Gosh, I miss Bergers cookies.

Flickr / Dana Moos It’s best to stock up on these delectable cookies, just in case.

  1. There’s no sunset quite like a Maryland sunset.

Flickr / Peter Miller Or a sunrise for those early birds.

  1. And where else will I be close to so many types of terrain…

Flickr / Quentin Glorieux We’re called America in miniature for a reason.

  1. Like mountains…

Flickr / Beau Considine And the overlooks they provide.

  1. And wetlands.

Flickr / Chesapeake Bay Program Simply serene and pleasantly peaceful.

  1. I miss small Maryland towns…

Flickr / Lee Cannon So much charm packed into so many tiny towns.

  1. And the excitement of local cities.

Flickr / ehpien If you prefer a bustling atmosphere, the state provides that too.

  1. There’s no place like home.

Flickr / Jimmy Emerson, DVM No place will ever compare.

What are other things you have or may miss when leaving Maryland? Feel free to share below. 🙂

Flickr / rashida s. mar b.

And their perfect spices.

Flickr / m01229

If I ever leave Maryland, I’m taking at least a dozen cans of Old Bay with me.

Flickr / Forsaken Fotos

Crab pot trees are such a fun tradition.

Flickr / Jerry and Pat Donaho

They’re perfect for a leisurely stroll full of history.

Flickr / Ryan Crierie

A fascinating look at the past.

This summer tradition beckons.

Flickr / carobe

Extra vinegar please.

Flickr / Dana Moos

It’s best to stock up on these delectable cookies, just in case.

Flickr / Peter Miller

Or a sunrise for those early birds.

Flickr / Quentin Glorieux

We’re called America in miniature for a reason.

Flickr / Beau Considine

And the overlooks they provide.

Flickr / Chesapeake Bay Program

Simply serene and pleasantly peaceful.

Flickr / Lee Cannon

So much charm packed into so many tiny towns.

Flickr / ehpien

If you prefer a bustling atmosphere, the state provides that too.

Flickr / Jimmy Emerson, DVM

No place will ever compare.

 

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