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Maryland has it all: mountains and forests, Atlantic and Chesapeake Bay shorelines, the Potomac and Patuxent rivers and more. With such a diversity of ecosystems, it's no wonder that this state draws nature lovers from near and far. And best of all, every single one of these attractions is easy to get to--within three hours from Maryland's major city, Baltimore, close to the state capital, Annapolis, or near Washington, D.C.
The state has so many different geographical regions that it was once nicknamed "America in Miniature." Visit Maryland, and you'll feel you've visited many states, but all are within easy driving distance of one another.
Outdoors fans prize Western Maryland for its hiking and picturesque mountains. This is where you'll find the best white-water rafting in the state, with all levels of technical difficulty. Here, Deep Creek Lake, which is man made, is a haven for boaters and fishermen.
In Central Maryland, you'll find Annapolis, Mawland's capital--as well as America's sailing capital. This beautiful center of naval history has rows of pristine eighteenth-century houses, more than any other city in the country. In Baltimore, don't miss the attractions of the famed Inner Harbor, a model urban preservation and renewal project that been imitated throughout the country. After a day at the harbor's world-known National Aquarium in Baltimore or exploring the shops, enjoy a harbor-side meal of oysters, fish, or Maryland's beloved blue crabs.
The Capital Region, just outside of Washington, D.C., is where you'll find Bethesda and Glen Echo. The region combines all the sophisticated attractions of an urban environment with abundant...
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