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1. National Harbor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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National Harbor
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2. U.S. Naval Academy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

U.S. Naval Academy
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3. The Walters Art Museum

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The Walters Art Museum
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4. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

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Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
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5. Antietam National Battlefield

Antietam National Battlefield
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6. National Aquarium

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National Aquarium
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7. Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
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8. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum

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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum
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9. KID Museum

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KID Museum
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10. Historic Ships in Baltimore

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Historic Ships in Baltimore
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11. Oriole Park at Camden Yards

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Oriole Park at Camden Yards
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12. Top of the World

Top of the World
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13. Ladew Topiary Gardens

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Ladew Topiary Gardens
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14. Cylburn Arboretum

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Cylburn Arboretum
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15. Howard P. Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens

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Howard P. Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens
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16. Spruce Forest Artisan Village

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Spruce Forest Artisan Village
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17. Chartreuse and Co., Maryland

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Chartreuse and Co., Maryland
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18. Goddard Space Flight Center

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Goddard Space Flight Center
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19. Historic St. Mary's City

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Historic St. Mary's City
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20. Dr. Mudd House Museum

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Dr. Mudd House Museum
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21. Calvert Marine Museum

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Calvert Marine Museum
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22. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum

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Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
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23. Monocacy National Battlefield, Maryland

Monocacy National Battlefield, Maryland
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24. Ocean City Boardwalk

Ocean City Boardwalk
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Maryland, one of America's smallest states, sits on the Atlantic shore on historic Chesapeake Bay not far from Washington, D.C. This lovely state has it all: big city excitement in Baltimore, beaches, lakes, forested mountains, waterfalls, and thriving wetlands. It is a state popular with sailors and beachgoers, and nature lovers come here for the variety of outdoor settings.

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