Maryland is full of unique places, both natural and man-made. Some people may even refer to a few of these spots as extraordinary. Here are 12 marvels in Maryland that must be seen to be believed. You may want to consider adding a few of these amazing places to your bucket list.

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Head to Boonsboro to experience this natural cave in Maryland. It has more formations per square foot than any other known cave in the world.
Visit the website here.

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This massive ship graveyard is located in Charles County. You can kayak and canoe over the historic wreckage, making for an experience like no other.

For directions and a bit more information, visit the Charles County website here.

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This unique spot in Maryland is not only picturesque, but it is also the site of prehistoric creatures, including sharks. If you've ever dreamed of fossil hunting, this is the place to go.
For more information, click here.

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Located in Monkton, these whimsical gardens look like they're straight out of a fairy tale.
For more information, visit their website here.

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This abandoned fort can be found on the Patapsco River near Baltimore. It's striking to see such a unique structure left forgotten.
You can read more about Fort Carroll in our previous article here.

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In 1974, a local pastor claimed that Jesus told him to build an ark. To this day, it still remains unfinished, but some now visit this odd location in Frostburg to pray.
You can find out more about this project here.

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This marvelous mountain cut is considered one of the most impressive rock exposures in the United States. Water constantly trickles down the rocks, then ices over in the winter for one glorious display.
You can find a bit more information here.

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Head to Burkittsville to experience the phenomenon of Maryland's gravity hill. Put your car in neural and be astounded as your vehicle drifts uphill.

You can read more about this phenomenon in our previous article here.

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The bloodiest one day battle in American history was located at this historic spot in Sharpsburg. The sunken road pictured here is known as Bloody Lane, where it's said that the blood from the wounded and killed flowed like a river.
For more information, visit the official website here.

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Not many states in the U.S. can say that they have beaches, let alone beaches inhabited by wild ponies. This surreal place leaves visitors in wonder time and time again.
For more information, click here.

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At 230 feet in length, the Wheaton Station escalator is the longest single span escalator in the Western Hemisphere.
You can read more about this man-made marvel in our previous article here.

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This quirky house located in Bethesda is like nothing you've ever seen. The previous owners designed this place out of polyurethane foam to bring their whimsical vision to life.

For more information, visit our previous article about this magical abode here.

How many of these places have you been to? For more places in Maryland that may amaze you, check out these 18 strange spots in Maryland that will make you stop and look twice – at least.