Maryland, "The Free State," offers diverse activities for singles, whether they're looking to enjoy their freedom or meet new people. From bustling Baltimore to the capital region to the Eastern Shore, singles will find easily accessible bars, cultural activities ripe for meeting like-minded singles and plentiful outdoor attractions on the shoreline and elsewhere.
Many singles seeking a night on the town hit up the bar first. The state of Maryland offers no shortage of choices. In Baltimore, Max's on Broadway presents the largest beer selection in the state alongside several pool tables while the 13th Floor at the Belvedere hotel features nightly live music and DJs for dancing. Likewise, Merlin's Tavern in Hagerstown focuses on dancing with a large floor and a collection of more than 40,000 songs on a free jukebox. On the Eastern Shore, the Crab Deck in Grasonville offers tropical drinks and spicy seafood served on the waterside. The Golden Sports Bar and Grill in Ellicott City houses live music, karaoke, billiards, darts, keno and other games for those looking to cut loose or socialize.
Maryland beaches provide a place for singles to relax or mingle. The Assateague State Park in Berlin---named one of the ten best state parks in the U.S. by Nation Geographic Traveler---offers two miles of ocean beaches, wild roaming ponies, kayaking, hiking and biking. Ocean City beach offers a vivid scene for singles, and its nearby pier is home to shopping, games and varied food. Brookside Gardens in Wheaton presents a quiet and scenic meeting place, featuring a rose garden and a fragrance garden for the romance-minded single while Baltimore hosts the Cylburn Arboretum, with more than 200 acres of public gardens and nature trails open year round. Numerous wineries offer a similarly romantic meeting ground for singles, such as the capital region's Berrywine Plantations in Mount Airy, the Bordeleau Vineyards in Eden or the Cassinelli Winery in Church Hill. For singles seeking a Maryland vacation with plenty of social activities, the Wisp Resort at Deep Creek Lake offers ski slopes and a 6,700-yard, par-71 championship golf course.
Intellectual singles may want to check out the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore, dubbed the official "national museum and education center for the best in original, self-taught artistry." While you're there, meet other art-minded singles at the Baltimore Museum of Art, which houses works by Matisse, Picasso and Cezanne. Also in Baltimore, the fresh food market on Lexington Street---a Maryland staple since 1782---offers a casual setting for starting up conversation. Reisterstown's Bloomin' Art Festival brings arts, crafts, flowers, food and entertainment to central Maryland singles each year at no cost while Columbia's 15-day Festival of the Arts celebration feature performances, exhibits, seminars and workshops.
