Baltimore Yacht Basin

Maryland is a state in the US, situated in the Mid-Atlantic part of the country and neighboring West Virginia, Washington, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The capital city of Maryland is Annapolis. Maryland is one of the most important regions in America from a historical and religious perspective. The state is rich in cultural objectives, and it benefits from a flourishing maritime tourism.

The territory of Maryland started to be inhabited in the 17th century by Catholic people who sought a refuge because they were persecuted for their religious beliefs. George Calvert, an English colonist, founded the first settlement in this area. Maryland was the 13th state to join the union in 1781.

Nowadays this is one of the most prosperous states in the US despite its reduced size. Travelers who come to Maryland can enjoy numerous different natural treasures and learn more about America’s history and culture.

Annapolis is the best place to go for cultural immersion. Some of the most renowned objectives in the capital are: the Historic Annapolis Museum, the Maryland State House, the Banneker-Douglass Museum, the U.S. Naval Academy Museum, the Annapolis Maritime Museum, the Colonial Annapolis Historic District, the National Cryptologic Museum, the National Electronics Museum and some beautiful outdoor locations like the Fort Smallwood Park, Truxtun Park, the Jonas Green State Park.

Baltimore also welcomes tourists worldwide and provides some of the most memorable experiences with its countless cultural and historical sites: the American Visionary Art Museum, Geppi's Entertainment Museum, the National Aquarium, the Walters Art Museum, Port Discovery, the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Baltimore Museum of Industry, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Washington Monument, Westminster Hall and Burying Ground.There are also several natural attractions like the Clifton Park, Fort Smallwood Park, Lake Roland or the Cylburn Arboretum. The city’s harbor is also a major objective especially for tourists who love sailing and come here to make a marina reservation and enjoy the landscape and city nightlife.

For those who seek berth booking facilities, MarinaReservation.com can provide numerous recommendations and ease the booking process.

The tourists who want to unwind in the middle of nature can visit the Assateague State Park, in the Assateague Island, and admire the unspoiled wildlife and the local breed of feral horses or practice water sports.

Rocks State Park is an astonishing location; situated next to Jarrettsville, the park is a great place to hike, see the waterfalls, practice canoe or simply admire the rocky landscape.

This state is rich in beautiful beaches that provide the best touristic facilities: the Assateague Island Beach, North Beach, and the large beaches in Ocean City, Matapeake Beach, or the Assateague State Park Beach.

Maryland was blessed with numerous natural assets and the state’s proximity to the US capital makes it an even more exciting destination.