View the video about living in Maryland . Maryland offers the broadest range of recreational, intellectual and cultural activities in one of the most convenient areas of the United States. In short, the breadth of America can be experienced within a 200-mile Maryland trip. Maryland is naturally endowed with the surf and sand of Atlantic beaches, a sailing paradise on the Chesapeake Bay,and the adventurous mountain terrain of Western Maryland. One of the main attractions is the delicious seafood from the region, such as Maryland crabs, steamed clams and rockfish.
Ocean City is a summertime favorite for Marylanders and visitors alike.
The rolling Appalachian mountains of Western Maryland are fresh-air havens for hiking, hunting, camping, skiing and fishing. Deep Creek Lake, Maryland's largest freshwater lake, and nearby Wisp ski resort are high on the list of scenic attractions. Many excellent state parks, including Rocky Gap, provide hours of pleasure and adventure. Looking ahead, Annapolis, the state capital, will again host the Volvo Around the World Race in 2002. The cities of Baltimore and Washington, DC have joined forces in a bid to bring the 2012 Olympic Games to the region.