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Resources for getting to know Maryland

The Chesapeake state features communities ranging from classic suburban neighborhoods, such as Chevy Chase and Kensington, to the historic waterfront state capital of Annapolis. The Chesapeake Bay is the source of fresh local seafood, including blue crabs, oysters and rockfish. State parks and historic sites abound. Mountains and water

 are never far away.


Montgomery County

“MoCo” provides the convenience of urban amenities, while offering a slower-paced lifestyle with a quick commute to the District. Several of the county’s high schools are top-ranked by U.S. News & World Report. 


Visit Montgomery: https://visitmontgomery.com/about


Education in Montgomery Co.

Montgomery public schools: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/


Association for Independent Schools of Greater Washington: https://www.aisgw.org


Washingtonian’s picks for top private schools:

https://www.washingtonian.com/best/private-schools/


School reviews:

www.publicschoolreview.comwww.greatschools.org

www.schooldigger.com


Culture in Montgomery Co.

Glen Echo Park offers art programs, dance events and children’s theater.  Chesapeake & Ohio Canal is the site for immersive history. History buffs will want to explore Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park, which is maintained and occupied in the style of the early 1800s. 


Montgomery museums: https://visitmontgomery.com/explore/museums/


Strathmore : https://www.strathmore.org


Glen Echo Park: https://glenechopark.org


Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park:

http://www.montgomeryparks.org/PPSD/Cultural_Resources_Stewardship/heritage/woodlawn_manor.shtm


Recreation in Montgomery Co.

The county is home to local farms where visitors may pick their own  peaches, apples and blueberries. Popular shopping districts include Bethesda Row, Downtown Silver

Spring, Clarksburg Premium Outlets and Pike & Rose.


Montgomery park trails: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/activities/park-trails/


Transportation in MoCo

The bus system Ride On, available throughout the county,

is a popular traveling option. Other bus and train systems are available for commuting in and out of D.C., which is also a short car trip away.


Montgomery department of transportation: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot/

and: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-transit/

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ANNE ARUNDEL CO.

ANNAPOLIS

With its waterfront living, boating and seafood, historic Annapolis combines the benefits of living on the Chesapeake Bay with  the convenience of urban amenities. The city is also within commuting distance to D.C. 


Visit Annapolis: https://www.visitannapolis.org/discover/experiences


Education In Anne Arundel

Anne Arundel County public schools: https://www.aacps.org/


Association for Independent Schools of Greater Washington: https://www.aisgw.org


Washingtonian’s picks for top private schools:

https://www.washingtonian.com/best/private-schools/


School reviews:

www.publicschoolreview.comwww.greatschools.org

www.schooldigger.com


Culture in Anne Arundel

From  archaeology exhibits in the Anne Arundel Permit Center to the gardens of the colonial style Historic London Town, the county is

packed with interesting history to explore. Sit on the Annapolis waterfront with a treat from a local ice cream parlor and watch the sailboats glide by. For those looking for more dynamic entertainment, Annapolis also has a healthy theater, music and 

restaurant scene.


Annapolis archaeology exhibit: https://www.capitalgazette.com/news/ph-ac-cn-dig-displays-


Recreation in Anne Arundel

The Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries are the site of kayaking, canoeing, sailing, rowing, fishing, crabbing and other maritime activities. Ashore are hiking trails, museums and boat shows.

Anne Arundel water accessibility: https://www.aacounty.org/departments/recreation-parks/parks/water-accessibility/index.html


Transportation in Anne Arundel

Several bus systems are

available for commuting within the county, and a few buses serve commuters to DC. 

 Trains and buses also travel to and from Baltimore.


Anne Arundel bus and rail:

https://www.aacounty.org/services-and-programs/bus-and-rail-transit


Annapolis bike sharing: https://bikeaaa.org/bikeshare-in-annapolis/

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