If you’re looking for the bright lights of Baltimore or the turning leaves of Deep Creek Lake, the roar of ocean waves or the quiet calm of Maryland’s farm lands – we’ve got it. And with Maryland being right sized for your life, you can vary it up with a quick trip to find this weekend’s happy place. We’ve got the economy, the opportunity, the remarkable people, and the incredible places that will have you calling Maryland by a new name. Home.
Explore Our Regions
From our Atlantic seashore and the pristine waters of the Chesapeake Bay in the East to the rolling Appalachian mountains out West, Maryland is one great state made up of five distinct regions. Whether you’re looking for big city energy, country cool, or something right in the middle, Maryland has the perfect place for you to live, work and play.
The Capital Region
A Capital Ideal
Want to be close to Washington D.C., but want more than the District can offer? Maryland’s Capital region may be just right for you. Experience amazing urban living inside the beltway in one of Montgomery County’s D.C. adjacent neighborhoods. Settle into waterfront living just minutes from the Capitol in gleaming National Harbor in Prince George’s County. Or live for the weekends outdoors while still being a quick shot to the Capital with Frederick’s cool country vibes.
Home to some of Maryland’s larger cities including Baltimore, Columbia and Annapolis, it’s easy to think of the Central Region as an urban oasis, but there’s so much more here in the heart of Maryland. Settle into horse country in Carroll, Baltimore and Harford Counties. Find your waterfront fantasy along the rural upper Chesapeake or right downtown in Annapolis or Baltimore Harbor. Top rated schools and universities, easy airport access, and diverse communities make the Central Region an amazing choice for your next chapter.
Nestled between the mighty Potomac River on Maryland’s Southern border and the Chesapeake Bay to the East, Southern Maryland is known for its country charms. A thriving tech industry centered on Southern Maryland’s Patuxent River Naval Air Station means big time opportunities to go with all that easy living. Southern Maryland offers beauty you’ll never tire of and a future you’ll be proud to be a part of.
Check out the map of Maryland and you can’t miss that skinny spit of land reaching deep into the heart of the majestic Appalachian Mountains. With its true four-seasons climate, you’ll get to experience the beauty of this spectacular landscape and its incredible towns anew each season. Skiing, boating, biking and hiking make this an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise with the great communities to make a place home.
Stretching along the eastern side of the Chesapeake Bay from its headwaters in the North to our Atlantic beaches in the South, there really is no place on Earth like Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Experience the deep history, the incredible Chesapeake cuisine, and the amazing people that make up “The Shore.” Experience the warm, welcoming spirit and unbelievable natural splendor of Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
“The best part about living in Maryland is just experiencing all seasons and all types of terrains all across the state.”
Ali Entrepreneur
Keep Exploring
Across Maryland’s five regions, find small, medium and big cities to fit your lifestyle. Keep exploring.
Maryland’s Mid-Sized Marvels
Spread across the state from East to West, Maryland’s mid-sized cities offer urban opportunities with a slightly slower pace and with so many options, geographies and more, you’re sure to find the next page in your story.
Diverse neighborhoods, eclectic nightlife, world class universities and institutions all at an affordable price? You’ll find it in Baltimore, Maryland’s thriving urban heart.
When it comes to Maryland’s small towns, each one may be different, but every one is amazing. Whether you’re looking for farmland and horse country, mountains and skiing, or a waterfront hamlet, our small towns will give you big smiles and even bigger opportunities.
