The Maryland Guide

is your handy helper to travel in one of America's smallest states. Maryland's mild climate, historic landmarks, and close proximity to the nation's capital combine to create a vacation spot with universal appeal.

When planning your trip to Maryland, the amount of time you spend researching the state's travel options can make the difference between a good vacation and a great one. Resources like guide books, travel magazines, and Web sites provide insight into travel regions, weather, accommodations, activities, and attractions.
Factors to consider when planning a time for your Maryland vacation include weather conditions, events you'd like to partake in, sites you'd like to visit, and most importantly, when you can take time out of your busy schedule to get away. Our When To Go guide breaks it all down for you, making planning your trip that much easier.
Film:
Movies filmed in Maryland include Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995), Beloved (1998), and Enemy of the State (1998). For the history of movie making in Maryland, check out our guide to Film in the Arts and Entertainment section of our Web site.

Music:
Maryland's musical culture is rooted in Native American and folk music traditions. To experience the music of the Old Line State, visitors can visit venues like the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia for concerts, or check out a local music festival.

Due to its location along the Atlantic Coast, a great deal of Maryland cuisine centers around seafood. One of the more popular sea creatures to dine on is the blue crab, particularly in the state's famous crab cakes. Crab cakes originated in Maryland when English settlers introduced them to the Baltimore area, and the delicious treat quickly spread throughout the state as the dish of choice.
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