Maryland The Free State


State Information Maryland Offfice of Tourism • 020 8339 6048/001 877 333 4455 • www.VisitMaryland.org/ www.CapitalRegionUSA.org • Population: 5,633,597 • State Capital: Annapolis • Largest City: Baltimore • Local Time: EST - 5 hrs behind UK • Weather: Generally fairly moderate • National/ State Parks: 67 • International Gateways: BWI (Baltimore/Washington Int'l) and IAD (Dulles Int'l)


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rom mountains to the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean,


Maryland boasts a vast assortment of outdoor activities, unique attractions, historical landmarks, small town charm and natural maritime beauty. It’s often described as ‘America in Miniature’ since it encapsulates so much within a three- hour drive of Baltimore and Washington, DC. An essential stop during any


Maryland holiday is the Chesapeake Bay. Drive past quaint fishing villages that dot the bay’s shores, and find the state capital of Annapolis, a quintessential maritime town. Nicknamed 'America’s Sailing Capital', and home of the US Naval Academy, Annapolis exudes an enchanting ambiance with its picturesque architecture and colonial history. Nearby, Baltimore boasts an unbeatable combination of fun and culture.


Baltimore National Aquarium


Massachusetts The Bay State


State Information Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism • 020 8290 6077 • www.massvacation.com • Population: 6.5 million • State Capital: Boston • Largest City: Boston • Local Time: EST – 5 hours behind UK • Weather: Similar to the UK, but seasons more defined • National/State Parks: www.nps.gov/state/ma/ and www.mass.gov/dcr/ • International Gateway: Boston


State Secret The dramatic and


romantic barrier island of Assateague is famous for its wild horses, perhaps survivors of a shipwreck. Roaming along shifting sand dunes and salt marshes, they provide a quite breathtaking spectacle.


Don't miss The numerous events


commemorating the bicentennial anniversary of the 1812 war.


shaped by settlers, sailors, immigrants, industrialists and entrepreneurs. Massachusetts offers cosmopolitan cities, wide-open spaces, beautiful sandy beaches, rolling hills, charming islands and quaint, historic villages. Boston boasts the shortest UK to USA flying time. It is a beautiful and compact city where old meets new with vibrant energy. Massachusetts is one of the top places in the world for whale watching, from Gloucester on the North Shore to Barnstable on Cape Cod. For history, walk the Freedom Trail in Boston, see what New England rural life was like in 1830's Old Sturbridge, and experience life when the Pilgrim Fathers first arrived in Plimoth Plantation in 1620. Heading inland, the Berkshires offer a haven of tranquillity with stunning mountain scenery.


K Boston's Back Bay


nown as the ‘Cradle of Liberty,’ Massachusetts’ heritage has been


State Secret Massachusetts is a hot spot for the movie industry, with


recent movies The Fighter, The Town and The Social Network being filmed here. Learn more on a Boston movie tour with On Location Tours.


Don't miss Massachusetts is a music lovers' paradise. MassJazz offers


venue listings/performances, jazz brunches and more www.massjazz.com


Michigan The Great Lake State


State Information Travel Michigan • 08456 020 574 • www.greatlakesusa.co.uk and www.greatlakesusa.co.ie • Population: 10,095,643 • State Capital: Lansing • Largest City: Detroit • Local Time: EST – 5 hours behind UK • Weather: Four distinct seasons from an av low of 6 F (-14 C) in Jan to an av of 83 F (28 C) in July • National/State Parks: One – Isle Royale • Int'l Gateway: Detroit


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ichigan, a land of sparkling blue waters, untamed wilderness and


warm hospitality. More than 3,200 miles of Great Lakes shoreline define Michigan’s boundaries. Michigan is revered for its vibrant fall


colour and bountiful harvest. The reds of the sugar maples, the yellows of birch and poplar, and the purples of oak trees splash against the vivid indigo blue of the Great Lakes. More than 60 wineries dot the landscape, providing the season’s freshest produce and fruit from the vine. Lakes, wildlife areas and nearly 100


state parks populate both peninsulas of the state. There are thousands of miles of hiking, biking and riding through the forested areas. Michigan has more than 800 public


golf courses which is more than any other state, and is known as America’s summer golf capital.


Mackinac Island carriages 36


State Secret Michigan is the biggest producer of cherries in the


whole of the US. Cherry festival is held in July at Traverse City.


Don't miss Sleeping Bear


National Lakeshore in Empire. It rolls and spikes to 400 feet in height. It’s a great, uncrowded place for a picnic.


Minnesota The North Star State


State Information Explore Minnesota Tourism • 08456 020 574 • www.exploreminnesota.com www. greatlakesusa.co.uk and www.greatlakesusa.co.ie • Population: 5.2million • State Capital: Saint Paul • Largest City: Minneapolis • Local Time: CST – 6 hours behind the UK • Weather: Four distinct seasons • National/State Parks: 74 • Int'l Gateway: Minneapolis-Saint Paul Int'l (MSP)


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ore shoreline than California, Florida and Hawaii combined and


the state also claims world-class cities with internationally acclaimed arts, unique entertainment acts and venues, and professional sports teams. The Minneapolis and Saint Paul


metropolitan area has a thriving theatre scene with more seats per capita than anywhere outside New York. The Historic State and Orpheum Theatres in Minneapolis and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul host Broadway productions as well as other musical acts. The Guthrie Theater stages Shakespeare and contemporary American playwrights. Internationally acclaimed music acts play at the Target Center and Xcel Energy Center. World- class museums abound while Grand Portage and Pipestone National Monuments preserve the rich Ojibwe and Dakota American Indian heritage.


Forest and water make up much of Minnesota www.visitusa.org.uk


State Secret Mall of America in Bloomington is the country's largest


shopping and entertainment complex. Minneapolis provides upscale shopping while Saint Paul features boutiques and speciality shops.


Don't miss The Great River Road


follows the Mississippi and the North Shore Scenic Drive pursues the rugged coastline of Lake Superior.


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