Things to See and Do in Maryland

Here are some of the places I would like to visit in Maryland; I'm sure many more will come to mind or I'll find them on the internet. This list does not include the many places right in DC, nor does it include any of Virginia.

Eastern Shore Region
Attractions

Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum - Delightful exhibits concerning the history of the Life-Saving Service, Aquariums, Dolls' house replicas of hotels which once lined the boardwalk, shipwreck artifacts, a mermaid collection, bathing suits from the past and our Sand From Around the World exhibit.

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - The Museum features nine exhibit buildings on 18 waterfront acres in scenic St. Michaels, step back in time as you enter the fully restored 1879 Hooper Strait lighthouse and feel what it must have been like to be out at sea alone, guiding ships to safety. With a working boatyard, an impressive collection of decoys and a new interactive waterman's shanty, there's something of interest for everyone.

Ocean City Pier Rides - The Old Town section of the Ocean City Boardwalk brings back the magic of care-free fun-filled days of the past while being emerged in the excitement of the people, rides and finger foods of this traditional sea-side resort town. come, relax, get wild, and smell the salt air!

Western Region
Attractions

Spruce Forest Artisan Village - Experience the traditions of Appalachian folk life, observe artisans at work in restored authentic log cabins, or treasure hand-crafted works of art and take home a piece of yesteryear.

Canal Place - Visitors can ride a steam train, hike or bike the towpath, tour a full scale Canal Boat Replica, learn about canal history at the C&O Canal National Historical Park's Cumberland Visitor Center, enjoy unique festivals like the annual C&O CanalFest and, in the near future, take a ride on a canal boat on the rewatered terminus!

Thrasher Carriage Museum - This collection of early 19th and 20th century horse drawn conveyances, once privately owned by local resident James Thrasher, is noted as one of the most unique in the United States.

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad - The trip covers a 1,300 foot change in elevation. You'll see tunnels and bridges and catch glimpses of scenery hidden for decades. More than three hundred years of American history are tied together by a ribbon of steel that thrills riders of all ages.


Central Region
Attractions

USS Constellation Museum - The last all sail warship built by the US Navy provides a spectacular view of Baltimore's historic waterfront. As the only civil war era vessel afloat, USS Constellation invites guests to step back in time and explore the decks of history. Interactive presentations and demonstrations by the ships crew.

Cascade Lake - Spring-fed lake nestled among rolling hills and woods. Visitors may swim, fish and picnic. Roped-off swimming are includes waterslides, high-dive platform, & floating rafts. The facility also features a Petting zoo.

Historic London Town and Gardens - Historic London Town and Gardens is a 23-acre park located on the South River in Edgewater, Maryland. London Town has within its boundaries part of the late-seventeenth and early eighteenth-century town of London, which is currently being excavated by archaeologists from the Lost Towns Project.

B & O Railroad Museum - Through programming and exhibitions, the B&O Railroad Museum seeks to explore many new facets of American railroading and offer a wide range of experiences to its visitors.

Southern Region
Attractions

Annmarie Garden on St. John - Sculpted out of nature and enhanced by the hand of man, thematic rooms emerge from various paths and trails that wind through this garden paradise. Each has its own ambiance, message, and character.

Sotterley Plantation - It is the only remaining Tidewater Plantation in Maryland that is open to the public with a full range of visitor activities and educational programs. Sotterley's significant architecture features the early 18th-century Manor House, a rare slave cabin, and a full array of outbuildings set amidst seventy acres of rolling fields, gardens and riverfront.

American Chestnut Land Trust - Nature trails, organized bird, flower and tree hikes, picnic facilities, canoe trips, an arboretum and more.

Patuxent River Naval Air Museum - This museum is the nation’s only museum dedicated to naval aviation research, development, testing, and evaluation. Exhibits include the 'Iron Maiden', the rubber airplane, the unmanned 'Pioneer', and 17 pieces of aircraft.

MISCELLANEOUS

Crisfield (Eastern Shore) - because I'm a fan of Cynthia Voigt, who wrote several books set in and near Crisfield.

Harper’s Ferry