Overview
Maryland offers Baltimore culture, Annapolis sailing, and Chesapeake Bay seafood. Budget travelers manage $80-110/day.
Daily Budget Breakdown
Budget ($80-110/day): Budget hotels ($40-60/night), casual seafood ($20-28/day), free harbor walks.
Mid-Range ($170-240/day): Hotels ($80-160/night), crab house restaurants ($35-55/day), boat tours.
Luxury ($380-550+/day): Luxury hotels ($180-480+/night), fine dining ($60-100/day), sailing charters.
Where to Save
Free Inner Harbor walk. Fells Point affordable eats. Day-trip to DC free Smithsonians. State parks cheap.
Where to Splurge
Chesapeake Bay crab feast ($30-50). Fort McHenry ($15). National Aquarium ($40). Annapolis sailing ($40-80). Assateague Island wild ponies (free with park pass).