The weirdly shaped State of Maryland extends from Atlantic Ocean beaches, to what was once the Western Frontier in the mid 1700s, with characteristics and personalities as diverse as the land itself. Read below to find fantastic places to tour and experience in Maryland, from one of the most famous dance ballrooms, to the new Harriet Tubman Visitors Center, one of the states last shucking houses, and oh so much more. Check GetawayMavens.com for these and more Offbeat Escapes in the Northeast.