The Top 20 Attractions in Maryland
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Maryland. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Maryland is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Lock 27, Spinks Ferry
Highlight • Historical Site
Mile marker 41.5
Spink’s Ferry was an established Potomac crossing long before the Canal was built. Josias Clapham licensed the ferry way back in 1757. Because the approach to his …
Spink’s Ferry was an established Potomac crossing long before the Canal was built. Josias Clapham licensed the ferry way back in 1757. Because the approach to his …
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Maryland Heights Stone Fort
Highlight • Historical Site
This Civil War-era stone foundation was built by the Union Army in defense of Maryland Heights. The plans for the fort included a superstructure to sit atop the foundation, but …
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Maryland State House
Highlight • Historical Site
The Maryland State House in Annapolis is the oldest U.S. legislative building still in active use for legislative purposes. Construction began in 1772 and took until 1797 to complete. Its …
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Paw Paw Tunnel
Highlight (Segment) • Monument
The Paw Paw Tunnel is an engineering marvel along the C&O Canal, built to avoid constructing six miles of canal along the river. Work began in 1836, but labor disputes, …
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Ben Cardin Recreational Trailhead, Chesapeake City
Highlight • Trail
The start of the Chesapeake-and-Delaware Canal trail which connects Chesapeake city and Delaware City. You ride with a view of the water almost the whole way. The route is paved with only two short hills.
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Meadowbrook Stables
Highlight • Structure
Established in 1934, Meadowbrook Stables is a historic horseback riding school located along the Rock Creek Trail. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the grounds during summer hours, except for when …
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Little Seneca Lake
Highlight • Lake
Little Seneca Lake is a 505-acre reservoir in Montgomery County, Maryland. Created in 1984 as an emergency water supply for the Washington, D.C. area, it also serves as a popular …
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Intercounty Connector Trail – Norbeck Section
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Maryland's Intercounty Connector Trail (ICC Trail) is a key, traffic-free commuting route that spans Montgomery County and Prince George's County, following the Intercounty Connector (State Route 200) Highway. The trail …
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College Park Airport
Highlight • Historical Site
College Park Airport was founded in 1909 as the military demonstration area for the Wright Brothers. Notably, it is the world's oldest continually operating airport. As you ride by College …
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This railroad bridge that spans over the Potomac River in Harpers Ferry is quite the spectacle.
A walk across the bridge grants you quick access between the C&O Canal Trail and Harpers Ferry town.
A walk across the bridge grants you quick access between the C&O Canal Trail and Harpers Ferry town.
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