Must-see attractions in Maryland

  • Leonardtown Wharf Park

    Maryland

    Stretch your legs by the waterfront and admire the large compass rose design at the wharf. There's a small playground, and you can rent kayaks and stand…

  • North St Mary’s County Farmers Market

    Maryland

    If you'd like to interact with the Mechanicsville Amish, the easiest way is at the North St Mary's County Farmers Market, where local Amish farming…

  • Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

    Baltimore

    For a walk on the wild side, pay a visit to the Maryland Zoo's resident giraffes, penguins and chimpanzees. Zookeeper chats, giraffe feedings and goat…

  • Babe Ruth Museum

    Baltimore

    Celebrates the Baltimore native son who happens to be the greatest baseball player in history.

  • Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum

    Baltimore

    Home to Baltimore's most famous adopted son from 1832 to 1835, it was here that the macabre poet and writer first found fame after winning a $50 short…

  • Old Jail Museum & Visitor Center

    Maryland

    Completed in 1876, this small jail replaced the 1858 jail – which was apparently quite easy to escape. The Old Jail is two stories high and the cells were…

  • Enoch Pratt Free Library

    Baltimore

    Established in 1882 when philanthropist Enoch Pratt gave the city a $1 million endowment toward the remarkably progressive idea of a establishing a…

  • Johns Hopkins University

    Baltimore

    Maryland is lacrosse heartland, and its residents are arguably the sport's most fanatic followers. The best place to watch 'lax' is Johns Hopkins…

  • Cross St Market

    Baltimore

    This Federal Hill food emporium has tempting stalls hawking oysters, crab cakes, sushi, fresh baked goodies, rotisserie chicken and plenty of fruit, veg…

  • Ocean Gallery

    Maryland

    An enormous art gallery stuffed with prints of varying quality (mostly bad, but there are a few gems), with an exterior papered in vibrant folk art.