Drive on a self-guided tour through a haunting moment in American history. Flush from his victory a month earlier at the Battle of Second Manassas, Confederate General Robert E. Lee set his sights on the heart of the Union in September 1862. But any thoughts of a quick invasion came crashing down on September 17 at the Battle of Antietam in Sharpsburg—the single bloodiest day in American military history.

Antietam Battlefield

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Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary on the continent of North America, and its Eastern Shore owes its renown to miles of wetlands, coves and quaint waterfront towns. The triangle formed by Easton, Oxford and St. Michaels is the area’s most popular destination, a charming enclave of pre-Revolutionary and Federalist houses. Browse the antiques stores in Easton, the unofficial capital of the region, before traveling to Oxford, one of the best-preserved colonial settlements in the country. Check in at the Robert Morris Inn, which dates back to 1710 and is where James Michener wrote parts of his novel Chesapeake.

1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse

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Complete your Atlantic coast vacation with a visit to Annapolis, a charming historic city on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay. Annapolis is within driving distance of many popular U.S. travel destinations, including Washington, D.C., Baltimore, New York City and Philadelphia. The area is also accessible from three international airports: Baltimore-Washington International Airport, Washington-Dulles International Airport and Reagan International Airport.

Annapolis Maryland

During colonial times, this bustling seaport welcomed trade ships from all over the world and was the capital of the United States. As you stroll along quaint brick sidewalks and admire the well-preserved architecture of Annapolis, it’s easy to imagine life during the days of America’s founding fathers. In fact, the residences of all four Maryland signers of the Declaration of Independence are located here. Two of them – the Charles Carroll House and the Chase-Lloyd House – are open for public tours.

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Baltimore is a city of neighborhoods, offering a variety of attractions perfect for weekend getaways or action packed day trips. From the cobblestone streets of historic Fells Point and Federal Hill, up the wide avenues of elegant Mount Vernon, and across the countless modest blue-collar enclaves, the city wears many different faces. On the east and west sides, seamless blocks of the city’s trademark redbrick row houses, each fronted by white marble steps, radiate outward from the modern towers of downtown Baltimore.

Baltimore Maryland

 
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The State of Maryland is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Various nicknames including “Old Line State”, “Free State”, and “Chesapeake Bay State” recall historic and other aspects of Maryland.

Maryland is a major hub of American life science research and houses over three hundred biotechnology firms as well as a number of prestigious academic and other research institutions.

Baltimore Maryland

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