Maryland at a Glance
Travel opportunities abound in Maryland. The shores that surround the state
bring thousands of visitors seeking water recreation and provide a source of
livelihood for thousands of Maryland residents. Clams, crabs and oysters are
bountiful for both catching and dining. Annapolis,
located in Maryland's south, is the state's capital and also the sailing capital
of America. The United
States Naval Academy, which trains many of the finest navy officers in the
world, is also located in Annapolis. Maryland's maritime past is evidenced throughout
the state with maritime museums scattered about the landscape, such as the Baltimore
Maritime Museum, located in Baltimorethe
state's largest city. Baltimore has undergone extensive renovation and is a
vibrant and exciting city. In Maryland's south, Civil War buffs will want to
visit the National
Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick.
Recreation is abundant along the eastern shore, especially in Ocean
City, Maryland's most popular ocean resort.
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