Marylanders are a diverse bunch, but there are a few things we can all agree are easy to love. Check out the following list and see which of these things makes your Maryland heart go pitter-patter.

  1. Steamed Crabs

Flickr / Jason Yung There is no better season than crab season.

  1. Old Bay

Flickr / Mozart If you don’t have this stockpiled in your pantry, are you even really a Marylander?

  1. The Holiday Season

Flickr / Karol Olson No matter your religion, you can’t help but love all the quirky decor that twinkles around Maryland each December.

  1. No Traffic

Flickr / Doug Kerr It’s nice to escape the dreaded interstate and take a scenic detour along a quiet back road.

  1. Crab Cakes

Flickr / jpellgen …But they BETTER be made right, or else.

  1. The Beach

Flickr / TCDavis Whether visiting yearly or year-round, Marylanders love spending time with their toes in the sand.

  1. Spring

Flickr / Via Tsuji There’s something hopeful about flowers blooming around the state. Marylanders shed their winter layers and are joyful with glee once more.

  1. And Autumn

Flickr / Matthew Beziat As soon as the air turns crisp, Marylanders start planning their trips to pumpkin patches, haunted houses, and more.

  1. Winning

Flickr / Keith Allison Locals are known to get quite competitive, no matter which team they root for.

  1. Staying Hydrated

Flickr / LollyKnit The state has dozens of wineries and breweries that remain busy year-round.

  1. The Maryland Flag

Flickr / Austin Kirk This impressive design can be found all over, including on clothing, cars, buildings, and more.

  1. History

Flickr / David The Old Line State is rich with history. Maryland residents know to appreciate the past.

  1. Festivals

Flickr / Brent Newhall No matter the occasion, Maryland festivals are always full of life.

  1. The National Anthem

Flickr / Keith Allison The National Anthem was born here, and Marylanders take great pride in that fact.

  1. The View From The Bay Bridge

Flickr / m01229 Even if you find the Chesapeake Bay Bridge unnerving, there’s no denying that it offers a one-of-a-kind view.

What are some other things that Marylanders love? Feel free to share the love below!

Flickr / Jason Yung

There is no better season than crab season.

Flickr / Mozart

If you don’t have this stockpiled in your pantry, are you even really a Marylander?

Flickr / Karol Olson

No matter your religion, you can’t help but love all the quirky decor that twinkles around Maryland each December.

Flickr / Doug Kerr

It’s nice to escape the dreaded interstate and take a scenic detour along a quiet back road.

Flickr / jpellgen

…But they BETTER be made right, or else.

Flickr / TCDavis

Whether visiting yearly or year-round, Marylanders love spending time with their toes in the sand.

Flickr / Via Tsuji

There’s something hopeful about flowers blooming around the state. Marylanders shed their winter layers and are joyful with glee once more.

Flickr / Matthew Beziat

As soon as the air turns crisp, Marylanders start planning their trips to pumpkin patches, haunted houses, and more.

Flickr / Keith Allison

Locals are known to get quite competitive, no matter which team they root for.

Flickr / LollyKnit

The state has dozens of wineries and breweries that remain busy year-round.

Flickr / Austin Kirk

This impressive design can be found all over, including on clothing, cars, buildings, and more.

Flickr / David

The Old Line State is rich with history. Maryland residents know to appreciate the past.

Flickr / Brent Newhall

No matter the occasion, Maryland festivals are always full of life.

The National Anthem was born here, and Marylanders take great pride in that fact.

Flickr / m01229

Even if you find the Chesapeake Bay Bridge unnerving, there’s no denying that it offers a one-of-a-kind view.

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