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1. Annapolis ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Annapolis
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2. Baltimore, Maryland ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Baltimore, Maryland
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3. Hagerstown

Hagerstown
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4. Thurmont, Maryland

Thurmont, Maryland
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5. Berlin

Berlin
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6. St. Michaels

St. Michaels
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7. Laurel

Laurel
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8. Aberdeen

Aberdeen
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9. Salisbury

Salisbury
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10. Historic Downtown Frederick

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Historic Downtown Frederick
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11. Chesapeake City

Chesapeake City
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12. Assateague Island National Seashore

Romantic Islands
Assateague Island National Seashore
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13. Rockville

Rockville
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14. Fell's Point

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Fell's Point
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15. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

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Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
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16. Greenbelt, Maryland

Greenbelt, Maryland
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17. Cumberland, Maryland

Cumberland, Maryland
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18. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
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19. Harmony Hall

Harmony Hall
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20. Catoctin Mountain Park

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Catoctin Mountain Park
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21. Deep Creek Lake

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Deep Creek Lake
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22. Downs Park

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Downs Park
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23. Rocky Gap State Park

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Rocky Gap State Park
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24. Thomas Stone National Historic Site

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Thomas Stone National Historic Site
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25. Fort Foote Park

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Fort Foote Park
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Maryland is a beautiful state with charming coastal towns, forests, lakes, islands, waterfalls, amusement parks, campgrounds, resorts and an array of attractions. If you were to define the state of Maryland in just two words, you could call it “Miniature America” and if you want to see why they call it that, then you should explore some of the fascinating destinations in the state. Here are the best places to visit in Maryland.

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