There are some things Marylanders are used to that may surprise out-of-towners. Check out this list of 14 surprising things you may not expect when moving to Maryland. Do you agree with them all?
- Aggressive drivers…
Flickr / ☼zlady If you want to live in Maryland, you better develop quick reflexes while driving.
- And insane traffic.
Flickr / Mad African!: (Broken Sword) It’s always best to leave a bit early just in case of Maryland’s signature traffic.
- An endless amount of state attractions…
Flickr / sneakerdog Prepare for exploring! There are so many fun attractions in each and every region of the state.
- And being within driving distance to several out-of-state attractions.
Flickr / dancingnomad3 DC, Philadelphia, New York City, Atlantic City and more are all a few hours away.
- Old Bay on everything.
Flickr / Mike Mozart You’ll learn to love it. Trust me.
- Cost of living.
Flickr / 401(K) 2012 Cost of living (and taxes) are known to be a bit higher than most U.S. states. Work hard, spend wisely, and learn to save.
- Experiencing four seasons within a week.
Flickr / Jaime Pérez One day the weather is freezing and the next day you can get away with wearing a t-shirt. The weather is predictably unpredictable.
- So many different types of terrain…
Flickr / Steve Hajjar Did you know there are mountains in Maryland? The state has just about every type of terrain except a desert.
- And an endless amount of natural wonders.
Flickr / Doug Kerr Feeling adventurous? There is not one but several waterfalls in the state, as well as cliffs, caves, and more.
- There are A LOT of restaurants…
Flickr / alliecat1881 Although Maryland is most known for seafood, you can also find any other type of regional cuisine awaiting your consumption.
- And a surprising amount of wineries.
Flickr / Mike Procario Winos, rejoice! There are dozens of wineries in the Old Line State and they’re especially perfect for a warm-weather day trip.
- There’s a lot of history jam-packed into one little state.
Flickr / Rob Shenk Explore the historic battlefields, landmarks, or attend a reenactment to learn about Maryland’s past.
- The Maryland flag is everywhere.
Flickr / Austin Kirk Literally everywhere.
- And its design is printed on everything.
Flickr / Bart Shirts, shoes, buildings, and airplanes… although Marylanders wouldn’t have it any other way.
What other things may surprise those moving to Maryland? Feel free to share below, and check out this list of reasons why Marylanders are the best types of people you’ll ever meet.
Flickr / ☼zlady
If you want to live in Maryland, you better develop quick reflexes while driving.
Flickr / Mad African!: (Broken Sword)
It’s always best to leave a bit early just in case of Maryland’s signature traffic.
Flickr / sneakerdog
Prepare for exploring! There are so many fun attractions in each and every region of the state.
Flickr / dancingnomad3
DC, Philadelphia, New York City, Atlantic City and more are all a few hours away.
Flickr / Mike Mozart
You’ll learn to love it. Trust me.
Flickr / 401(K) 2012
Cost of living (and taxes) are known to be a bit higher than most U.S. states. Work hard, spend wisely, and learn to save.
Flickr / Jaime Pérez
One day the weather is freezing and the next day you can get away with wearing a t-shirt. The weather is predictably unpredictable.
Flickr / Steve Hajjar
Did you know there are mountains in Maryland? The state has just about every type of terrain except a desert.
Flickr / Doug Kerr
Feeling adventurous? There is not one but several waterfalls in the state, as well as cliffs, caves, and more.
Flickr / alliecat1881
Although Maryland is most known for seafood, you can also find any other type of regional cuisine awaiting your consumption.
Flickr / Mike Procario
Winos, rejoice! There are dozens of wineries in the Old Line State and they’re especially perfect for a warm-weather day trip.
Flickr / Rob Shenk
Explore the historic battlefields, landmarks, or attend a reenactment to learn about Maryland’s past.
Flickr / Austin Kirk
Literally everywhere.
Flickr / Bart
Shirts, shoes, buildings, and airplanes… although Marylanders wouldn’t have it any other way.
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