Top Things to do in Maryland
Top Hotels in Maryland
- 1. Hyatt Place Ocean City / Oceanfront
- 2. Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort
- 3. Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore
- 4. Hampton Inn & Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor
- 5. Carousel Oceanfront Hotel & Condos
- 6. Graduate Annapolis
- 7. Historic Inns of Annapolis
- 8. Staybridge Suites Baltimore - Inner Harbor, an IHG Hotel
- 9. Dunes Manor Hotel, Suites & Court
- 10. Grand Hotel
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10 Gardens in Maryland That You Shouldn't Miss
Maryland is known as “America in Miniature” because of its great variations in topography and culture. This makes it a perfect east coat travel destination for those who would like to experience a little bit of everything. From amusement parks, to beaches, to mountains and historical sites, there is plenty to see and do. Each region of Maryland provides its own unique and fun activities to do. If you're headed for some fun in the sun in Ocean City on its eastern coast, be sure not to miss the Ocean City Beach, the Boardwalk, or Trimper's Rides and Amusement Park for an all-ages fun experience. Central Maryland is home to a Six Flags theme park, the Annapolis Golf Club, and countless hubs of art and culture such as the African Art Museum and Annapolis Opera, Inc. Heading to western Maryland? It is perfect for lovers of nature and the outdoors, with the Washington Monument State Park, Wisp Resort ski slopes, and the spectacular Muddy Creek Falls.
Restaurants in Maryland
1. Wurtzburger Sculpture Garden
2. Sunflower Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By jasoncocobolo2000 - Silver Spring, United States
We came up here on a beautiful summer day, driving up MD 97 through farms and charming small towns. Sunflower Gardens was a pleasant refuge, walking through sunflowers and other flowers, finding zen while watching bees and butterflies do their thing. The flowers were beautiful, they have an affordable cut your own deal that can run from $8-$13 and on our visit the workers even threw in a couple of home grown tomatoes. This is a good way to spend a Saturday or Sunday mid-morning/afernoon.
3. Washington D.C. Temple & Visitors' Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Open to the public, the Washington D.C. Temple & Visitors' Center is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. Visitors can walk through the colorful gardens, sit by the fountains, enjoy the beautiful views, and feel the peace of the grounds.
Reviewed By 315marcier
Take this tour! It was both fun and light-hearted and also deeply soul stirring. When you schedule a tour online, you can customize it for what you want to see and focus on, so it’s perfect for any group. The Visitors’ Center is beautiful and the sister missionaries were friendly and inspiring! We were really moved by the experience.
4. William Paca House & Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
The William Paca Garden is a two acre oasis of natural beauty in the bustling center of Annapolis’ Historic District. Although many colonial Annapolitans had gardens, only Paca’s has been returned to its original splendor and opened to the public. Intrigued by garden details in the background of Charles Willson Peale’s 1772 portrait of Paca, researchers were able to reconstruct the site from a series of archeological digs that turned up evidence of the garden’s former glory. The William Paca Garden is open to the public for self-guided and guided tours Wednesdays through Sundays. At this time, the William Paca House remains closed for tours.
5. Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden
6. Neild Museum and Herb Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
7. Ladew Topiary Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 243 reviews
Reviewed By julieselby1 - Baltimore, United States
I love touring gardens. Some are very large and formal. Ladew has some formal aspects to it, but it's also very intimate. I really enjoyed my time there. It's a place where you can take your time and enjoy at your own pace. Parking is easy, and the cafe is very nice. It's a place enjoyable spring, summer and fall.
8. Cylburn Arboretum
9. Sherwood Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
Sherwood Gardens is a privately owned community park, originally called Stratford Green. The Park is Olmsted designed and in the center of a residential community called Guilford located in Northern Baltimore City. Guilford, another Olmsted designed gem, dates back to 1913 and is a Registered Historic District significant for its planning, its architecture, and Sherwood Gardens. Sherwood Gardens, famous for its annual tulip display, was created in the 1920’s by John W. Sherwood whose home bordered the Park. Mr. Sherwood indulged his passion for tulips by importing tens of thousands each year for planting tulip beds on his property surrounding the Park. Today Sherwood Gardens remains a wonderland of tulips in the Spring and a summer long festival of annual flowers. Thousands of visitors from around the world, come every year to enjoy the visual spectacle envisioned by The Olmsted Brothers and John Sherwood.
Reviewed By flower26dance - Baltimore, United States
Sherwood Garden is a small city garden in a most beautiful neighborhood that boasts historic homes that are well maintained and beautiful with lovely gardens. Walking in the neighborhood and the garden would transcend anyone who is interested in historical places to when the houses were first built, at the time that Baltimore was at peak of its glory in early 1900s. Enjoy the walk and a picnic in the garden during Spring and summer months. In Spring, tulips, azaleas and daffodils are spectacular, an in summer, the summer flowers are in bloom.
10. Brookside Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 294 reviews
Reviewed By ITRT
Brookside Gardens is truly an impressive gem located within the Wheaton Regional Park. It is a beautiful and well-maintained place to simply enjoy the beauty of the flowers, trees, gazebos, ponds and water structures. The water structures were not on when we visited. A bonus is the temporary outdoor exhibit honoring those in Montgomery County who died of Covid-19. The walkway has one strand of crystals in memory of each life lost. Another memorial near one of the ponds honors those who lost their lives during the sniper spree in 2002. While we were there, we saw people using the gardens as a backdrop for their wedding and Quinceañera photos. A permit is required to take professional photos. There are two conservatories on the grounds as well as a visitor center/gift shop. There is also a butterfly garden (fee), children’s garden, and greenhouse. Although there seemed to be adequate parking spaces, there was a line of cars waiting for a parking spot. The gardens have both paved and un-paved trails and paths. Most visitors, and some of the trees, wore masks because of Covid restrictions in place. Plan a visit: you will be impressed and glad you did.
