Places to see in Maryland vacation sights in Maryland Explore things to do in Maryland

Sometimes you just want to get out and explore. We try to strike a good balance of places that you will really enjoy. Finding ideas for family friendly outings, or interesting places to go in Maryland with your friends, both are at your fingertips here with America Top 10. We aim to give you plenty of ideas without you having to do all the research. That way you can easily decide if you want to explore Maryland sites or check out the sites in another state.

You have also heard how it is becoming a lot more popular to have staycations (where you stay home instead of going to far off places) and discover new and interesting places in the near vicinity. We try to make that easier for you. Check out the sites in Maryland that have become local favorites easily with our site.

We hope that we have provided you plenty of choices in Maryland whether this is a new area for you or your own back yard. Something a little different from the typical amusement park. If you really loved somewhere but don’t see them on our list let us know, we are always looking to improve our lists and we can only do that with your help.

Patapsco Valley State Park

Ellicott City, MD

Patapsco Valley State Park extends along 32 miles of the Patapsco River, encompassing 16,043 acres and eight developed recreational areas. Recreational opportunities include hiking, fishing, camping, canoeing, horseback and mountain bike trails, as well as picnicking for individuals or large groups in the park’s many popular pavilions. The park is nationally known for its trail opportunities and scenery. They have over 200 miles of trails, with 70 of those miles identified as maintained trails. There are hiker only trails and multi-use trails accessible from many areas of Patapsco.

National Aquarium

Baltimore, MD

National Aquarium is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire conservation of the world’s aquatic treasures. The National Aquarium protects and preserves this blue planet and all of its animal and habitats through its engaging living collections in their ground-breaking Baltimore attraction and the nation’s first public aquarium in Washington, DC; their science-based education programs and their hands-on experiences in the field from the Chesapeake Bay to Costa Rica; and partnerships and alliances with like-minded organizations around the world.

Port Discovery

Baltimore, MD

As the premier children’s museum in the mid-Atlantic, Port Discovery Children’s Museum educates children and inspires life-long curiosity. Their play-to-learn philosophy opens the door for children to discover and explore the world around them and to lead smarter, healthier, more engaged lives.

The Preservation Society

Baltimore, MD

For over forty years, the Preservation Society has worked to maintain the 18th and 19th century character of these historic structures. The Society operates, without cost to the city of Baltimore, the Design Review Committee mandated by legislation covering these two areas. The Society continues to this day operating for charitable and educational purposes in the renewal and preservation of both Fell’s Point and Federal Hill as areas of particular historical and architectural significance for the benefit, education and appreciation of the general public

Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo

Thurmont, MD

Catoctin Zoo lies approximately half way between Harrisburg, PA and Washington, DC and US-15 North bound. The Global Wildlife Trust whose mission is dedicated to broadening human understanding of the animal world supports the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo. They strive to provide the highest level of competent care for its resident wildlife ambassadors and to support the conservation of their wild counterparts in unspoiled habitats.

The Walters Art Museum

Baltimore, MD

The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland is internationally renowned for its collection of art. The collection presents an overview of world art from pre-dynastic Egypt to 20th-century Europe, and counts among its many treasures Greek sculpture and Roman sarcophagi; medieval ivories and Old Master paintings; Art Nouveau jewelry and 19th-century European and American masterpieces.

Seneca Creek State Park

Gaithersburg, MD

The park, comprised of 6,300 acres, extends along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek, as it winds its way to the Potomac River. The Clopper Day-Use Area contains many scenic areas, including the 90-acre Clopper Lake, surrounded by forests and fields. Picnicking, boat rentals, trails and a tire playground are just some of its recreational opportunities. A restored 19th century cabin and a self-guided path interpret the history of the area.

Savage Mill

Savage, MD

Savage Mill is a historic cotton mill complex in Savage, Maryland, which has been turned into a complex of shops and restaurants.

American Visionary Art Museum

Baltimore, MD

American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) is America’s official national museum and education center for self-taught, intuitive artistry. Since its opening in 1995, the museum has sought to promote the recognition of intuitive, self-reliant, creative contribution as both an important historic and essential living piece of treasured human legacy. The one-of-a-kind American Visionary Art Museum is located on a 1.1 acre wonderland campus at 800 Key Highway, Baltimore Inner Harbor.

Clark’s Farm

Ellicott City, MD

Clark’s Farm is part of the farming operation of the Clark family, which is proud to be entering its 214th year of farming in Howard County (actually Howard County in only 150 years old, prior to that they were part of Anne Arundel County). Over those years, they have raised crops and a variety of animals and run a dairy operation, but the main link between the seven generations of farmers in their branch of the Clark family has been raising beef cattle.