Adkins Arboretum
Eastern Shore
Beautiful 400-acre native garden & preserve, four miles of meadow and woodland paths. Amenities include gardens, gift & book shop, native plant sales, art exhibits.
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Airmen Memorial Museum
Capital Region
The museum tells the stories of Air Force enlisted personnel; preserves the enlisted heritage of U.S. Airmen from the dawn of flight to the space era.
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Alex Haley Memorial/Kunta Kinte Plaque
Central Maryland
The life-size bronze statue of Alex Haley, author of the epic [Roots], is situated next to the site of the plaque honoring his ancestor, Kunta Kinte; designed by nationally acclaimed African-American sculptor Ed Dwight.
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American Chestnut Land Trust
Southern Maryland
Fifteen miles of hiking trails, including an interpretive trail, open year-round. Guided canoe trips and nature hikes. Annual events to celebrate the seasons.
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Annmarie Garden (in Association with the Smithsonian Institution)
Southern Maryland
Experience museum quality artwork in this 30-acre public sculpture park. Unique festivals, classes and activities throughout the year.
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Antietam National Battlefield
Western Maryland
National Park Service site that commemorates the bloodiest one day battle in American History, fought September 17, 1862.
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Applewood Farm
Central Maryland
Petting zoo, pick-your-own pumpkins, choose and cut Christmas trees, hayrides, seasonal plants, pony rides, seasonally decorated barn, train gardens, children's maze, and school tours.
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Assateague Adventure
Eastern Shore
One-and a-half-hour narrated nature cruise with stop on Assateague Island to see ponies, marine life, birds.
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Assateague Island National Seashore
Eastern Shore
This 37-mile long barrier island is famous for its beautiful beaches, wild ponies and abundant birds, Primitive camping (800-365-2267 reservations) on ocean and bay sides of island. Nature trails and seasonal nature programs.
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Assateague State Park
Eastern Shore
One of [National Geographic Traveler] magazine's 10 best U.S. state parks. Features two miles of ocean beaches, secluded bayside coves and marsh; home to the area's famed wild ponies. Surf fishing, sea kayaking, hiking, and biking.
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