Maryland Overview

Located on the East coast of the US, Maryland is the 2nd wealthiest state in the US. It is also home of such major higher educational institutes University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins University and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are also headquartered in Maryland. There are also many Federal government agencies located in Maryland including the Census Bureau, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA).

The state’s climate is variable, but annual rainfalls are not unusual for the state. There is also plenty of places to go to experience the natural beauty of the land including Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Clara Barton National Historic Site, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore, Fort Washington Park, George Washington Park, and Glen Echo Park to name a few! Maryland has an estimated population of over 5 million with Christianity accounting for 82% of the religious practice of the state.

Maryland has many attractions available for its visitors including the Columbia Ski Club which provides skiing all year-round. Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo with over 350 animals, live interactive shows and petting and feeding of the animals is allowed. Chesapeake Lights gives tours of various Lighthouses. Book your next group or family event with Motel.com and come experience the beauty of Maryland!