“America in Miniature,” “The Land of Pleasant Living”: Maryland’s apt nicknames say it all. Tucked between North and South, in the looming shadow of DC and the Appalachian Mountains, Maryland’s created its own cozy nook in the heart of the East Coast. Get whiffs of Northern urbanity in the DC region, and tastes of Southern comforts (and outdoor adventure) in the quaint towns of Western Maryland. Relive American history at Chesapeake Bay, the setting of James Michener’s famed American saga—or just let the lighthouses, bay islands, and sweet bed and breakfasts charm you silly. For some seaside kicks, head to the boardwalk of resort town Ocean City. Or you can beat the crowds and hang out with the wild ponies and blue crabs of elemental Assateague Island National Park. Big-city Baltimore may be gritty, but it’s full of gusto and hometown pride, setting of the television show The Wire and birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner. And the harbor of historic Annapolis is ready to fuel all your sea-faring dreams. Sounds like pleasant living, indeed.
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