A Surprising Variety
Maryland’s surprising variety of landscapes – mountains and beaches, big cities and small towns, suburbs and farms – offer diverse options for living well.
The Five Faces of Maryland
Maryland’s Mid-Atlantic location provides a moderate climate and four seasons of fun and beauty—in five different areas.
Central Maryland
Anchored by Baltimore, with its ethnic neighborhoods, culinary scene, and financial firms, this region’s rolling hills reveal historic towns and high-tech industries.
Suburban Maryland
Some of the nation’s most desirable and sophisticated neighborhoods are just outside Washington, D.C., and host intensive biohealth and life sciences activity.
Western Maryland
Forested mountains and rushing streams invite hunting and fishing, hiking and biking, and help support the state’s forest products industry.
The Eastern Shore
Rich coastal farmland with quiet, traditional small towns and fishing villages, punctuated by the state’s major seaside resort, Ocean City.
Southern Maryland
Long known for its proud maritime heritage and prized seafood, this region today is booming, along with its aerospace and defense industries.
A Kaleidoscope of Beauty
Maryland puts a kaleidoscope of beautiful terrain within reach of every resident. From the rugged charm of the Appalachian Mountains to the green, rolling hills of Central Maryland to the sandy Atlantic beaches, Marylanders enjoy many choices for where to live and play.
The state is bisected by the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the U.S. and a scenic and recreational wonder in itself. Whether you’re drawn to clean mountain air or ocean breezes, to leafy suburbs, lively cities, or life on the water, Maryland is full of places you’ll love.
