maryland Essays (896 words) - Regions Of The United States

Rusy Riggs 4/13/19 Jour 101 Maryland The United States of America is a wonderful place to live. We live in a country where every state is unique in its own little ways. California is known for Hollywood and c elebrities. New York is known for Manhattan being the greatest city in the world. Every state has something that no other state does. I am from the great state of Maryland and am proud to be a Marylander. Maryland wa s the 7 th state admitted to the Union in 1788. Many people believe that Maryland is considered a Southern state. Yes, Maryland is south of the M ason Dix on line and was a slave state before the Civil War but when it came time to secede or stand with the Union Maryland aligned with the North . Maryland , in contrast with Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia , does not offer the same kind of southern atmosphere . I view Maryland as n either a northern or southern state but rather a state wh ich is its own . People do not view each other as southerne rs like those in Mississippi. No Marylander views themselves as a northerner like those in New York . I love the great state of Maryland becaus e, although it is such a small state according to the City-Data.com , with just 10,460 sq. miles , there is so much to offer and so much to enjoy every day . Maryland is known for its three major cities : Annapolis, Baltimore and Washington DC . All three cities were founded in the early years of our country . Having large cities near by can be a bonus if you are looking for job opportunity. Those who want to find a good start in a career would most likely look in the Washington DC area. A downside to living in Maryland is cost. According to the Financial Investigator, i n 2019, the median household income in Maryland is estimated to be around $ 78 , 945 . With plenty of jobs in DC and access to the northeast corrido r the wage is higher in salary but cost is far greater. If you were to pick any state to travel to it would have to be Maryland. This fine state offers so much history that not even Philadelphia can match it. The best place to start your adventure is no ne other than the capital of Maryland, Annapolis. Annapolis was founded in 1649 and is home to the oldest running capital building still in use today. Old Town Annapolis is home to the United States Naval Academy where you can find midshipmen wear ing their white suits and hats. According to the Historic Inns of Annapolis, t he oldest hotel in Annapolis that's still in use today is t he Governor Calvert House which dates back to the 17 th and 18 th century . Annapolis , being a huge tourist attraction , has many hotels to stay at . One of the biggest things Annapolis is known for is boating. Being the sailing capital of the world, the Chesapeake Bay is a sight to see. The main boating attraction is the so-called Ego Alley , where m any show off their boats and , every once in a while, you may catch Johnny Depp's yacht. Being right on the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland is best known for its amazing crabs. You'll never find better crabs than those in Maryland. Annapolis isn't the only great thing in Maryland , though . The largest city in Maryland, Baltimore is well worth the trip. Baltimore is absolutely a beautiful spot and also has much history. Here is Eger Allen Poe's resting spot , located at the back of Westminster Hall and Burying Ground in the heart of Baltimore. Like so many large cities, Baltimore is known for its high crimes but, having visited the area, I f ind it quite pleasant. If you stay near the Patapsco R iver , which connects to the Chesapeake Bay, you'll fin d a view that is beautiful and an ambiance that is serene . For sports lovers, Maryland 's baseball team, the Baltimore