Maryland Travel Guide

Lanham is an interesting place, near DC and some very beautiful areas of MD like BOWIE.  They have trade shows there, and the area is cheaper than staying in DC.

 Annapolis boasts some of the finest 17th and 18th Century buildings in the country - including the residences of all four Maryland signers of the Declaration of Independence Annapolis is the home of the United States Naval Academy founded in 1845 and also the home of St. John's College, founded in 1696 as King William's School and the third oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Visit the Banneker Douglass Archeology Exhibit Visit the Maritime Museum
The Barracks  

When in Baltimore, it is a must to take in the Aquarium that the city has. The amazing sight of those fish by the majestic Chesapeake River is a something to behold.Also, don't forget to see the Oriole Stadium, one of the most original and beautiful baseball stadiums in America. Baltimore is rich with American history from the famous Edgar Allen Poe house to the famed place where Francis Scott Key saw the American Flag at Ft. McHenry and wrote "The Star Spangled Banner." Still, one must be careful in Baltimore as it is a city that has it's fair share of petty crime problems. Don't keep money in visible places and when asking for directions, don't follow people into dark alleys or unknown areas (basically: USE COMMON SENSE). Enjoy the best crab cakes you'll ever eat and one of America's most well-loved cities.