Things to Do

Things to Do in Maryland

There are 49 attractions in Maryland. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, historic canal corridor preserving 19th-century towpath and landscapes, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Historic canal corridor preserving 19th-century towpath and landscapes
Park
Catoctin Mountain Park
2
Catoctin Mountain Park
Wooded national park with hiking trails and campgrounds
Park
Antietam National Battlefield
3
Antietam National Battlefield
Civil War battlefield commemorating the bloodiest single day
Park
American Visionary Art Museum
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American Visionary Art Museum
Museum presenting outsider and self-taught visionary art
Museum
Hampton National Historic Site
5
Hampton National Historic Site
Historic plantation estate preserving 19th-century architecture and gardens
Park
6
Clara Barton National Historic Site
Home and workplace preserving Red Cross founder Clara Barton
Park
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Regional art museum featuring American and European collections
Museum
National Cryptologic Museum
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National Cryptologic Museum
Museum of cryptology and NSA history exhibits
Museum
Delmarva Peninsula
9
Delmarva Peninsula
Peninsula on US East Coast spanning Delaware, Maryland, Virginia
Cape
Northwest Stadium
10
Northwest Stadium
Multiuse stadium in Maryland, United States
Stadium
M&T Bank Stadium
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M&T Bank Stadium
Baltimore stadium hosting NFL games and events
Stadium
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
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Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Historic Baltimore baseball stadium, home of Orioles
Park
Walters Art Museum
13
Walters Art Museum
Baltimore museum with notable 19th-century and medieval collections
Museum
Baltimore Museum of Art
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Baltimore Museum of Art
Art museum with extensive 19th–21st century collections
Museum
Fort McHenry
15
Fort McHenry
Historic Baltimore fort that inspired the U.S. national anthem
Monument
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
First Roman Catholic cathedral built in United States
Church
Assateague Island
17
Assateague Island
Barrier island with wild horses and protected beaches
Island
Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, Baltimore
18
Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, Baltimore
Prominent Roman Catholic cathedral near Baltimore's city centre
Church
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
19
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Historic Baltimore zoo exhibiting native and exotic species
Park
National Aquarium
20
National Aquarium
Non-profit public aquarium on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
Zoo
Baltimore Memorial Stadium
21
Baltimore Memorial Stadium
Former Baltimore multi-purpose stadium, demolished 2001
Park
Great Falls (Potomac River)
22
Great Falls (Potomac River)
Dramatic Potomac River waterfalls and parkland
Waterfall
Washington Monument (Baltimore)
23
Washington Monument (Baltimore)
Historic Baltimore monument honoring George Washington, first completed
Park
24
Washington Monument State Park
Maryland park preserving the nation's first Washington Monument
Park
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
25
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Coastal refuge protecting marshes and migratory birds
Park
Calvert Marine Museum
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Calvert Marine Museum
Maritime museum focusing on Chesapeake Bay history
Museum
Druid Hill Park
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Druid Hill Park
Large Baltimore park with reservoir, trails, and history
Park
Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park
28
Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park
Extensive Baltimore park and urban forest with trails
Park
Patapsco Valley State Park
29
Patapsco Valley State Park
Maryland state park protecting Patapsco River valley
Park
Patterson Park
30
Patterson Park
Historic Baltimore park with hilltop pagoda landmark
Park
Patuxent Research Refuge
31
Patuxent Research Refuge
National wildlife refuge for research and migratory birds
Park
Seneca Creek State Park
32
Seneca Creek State Park
Maryland state park with trails and reservoir
Park
B&O Railroad Museum
33
B&O Railroad Museum
Railroad museum showcasing B&O locomotives and exhibits
Museum
National Museum of Dentistry
34
National Museum of Dentistry
Museum documenting dental history and oral health artifacts
Museum
Baltimore Streetcar Museum
35
Baltimore Streetcar Museum
Museum preserving historic streetcars and transit artifacts
Museum
Historic Ships in Baltimore
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Historic Ships in Baltimore
Maritime museum preserving historic naval vessels in Baltimore
Museum
National Vigilance Park
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National Vigilance Park
Local park and memorial in Maryland
National Park
Baltimore Museum of Industry
38
Baltimore Museum of Industry
Museum preserving Baltimore's industrial and maritime history
Museum
Baltimore Public Works Museum
39
Baltimore Public Works Museum
Museum showcasing historic municipal engineering and infrastructure
Museum
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
40
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Maritime museum interpreting Chesapeake Bay's nautical heritage
Museum
41
Contemporary Museum Baltimore
Contemporary art museum exhibiting local and international artists
Museum
Jewish Museum of Maryland
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Jewish Museum of Maryland
Museum documenting Jewish life and history in Maryland
Museum
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
43
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Major concert hall in Baltimore, Maryland
Theater
Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium
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Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium
Minor league baseball stadium in Aberdeen, Maryland
Area
National Great Blacks In Wax Museum
45
National Great Blacks In Wax Museum
Wax museum depicting Black American historical figures
Museum
46
American Dime Museum
Small museum of curiosities and popular culture
Museum
Roosevelt Cliffs
47
Roosevelt Cliffs
Steep coastal cliffs on Chesapeake Bay, Maryland
Cliff
48
Steppingstone Museum
Local museum exhibiting rural life and historic artifacts
Museum
49
Office of the Fire Marshall, Baltimore City Fire Department
Baltimore Fire Marshal's office overseeing fire safety
Museum