Maryland Essential Info
Overview
It's impossible to be crabby while visiting- there's tons to do! From the infamous Civil War battlefield at Antietam to quaint Kent Island to the city of Baltimore, rich in history- and if you eat one thing while in Maryland, make it Chesapeake blue crab, fresh from the Bay!
Basics
Best Time To Go
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Current Weather
46 °F
Mostly Clear
Fun Facts
- The first school in the United States, King Williams School was opened in 1695 in Maryland.
- The second longest continuous truss bridge in the nation, the 1,200 foot Francis Scott Key Bridge, is located in Maryland.
- The state gave up some of its land to form Washington D.C.
- Annapolis, Maryland, once served as the capital of the United States.
- The state is the national leaders in the production of blue crabs and soft clams.
Popular Foods
- Crab Cakes
- Smith Island Cake