Greetings from Worcester County, Maryland!!
Worcester County, located on Maryland's Eastern Shore, is Maryland's only seaside county, known for Ocean City's clean sandy beaches, outdoor recreation, steamed crabs and the famous wild pony herd on Assateague Island State Park and National Seashore. Worcester County also has the best birding in the state, more than a dozen championship golf courses and 100 miles of marked bicycle trails on flat country roads.
1. Ocean City Boardwalk and Ocean City Lifesaving Station Museum - Bike, walk or ride the train the entire length from the inlet to 27th street (approximately 3 miles). Make sure you visit the Lifesaving Station Museum at the Inlet on the boards. This museum interprets the fascinating history of this town and its life saving service. They also have great kids programs July-August, weather permitting including; knot tying, 'All About Sharks' program and aquarium feeding. 410-289-4991.
2. Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Ocean City - Discover its 1875 roots as a small fishing village and some of the architectural gems that still occupy the downtown today. 410-289-1413.
3. Sundaes in the Park, Free Beach Concerts and Bonfire Hour - Enjoy all these events in Ocean City and they are free, free, free!!
Sundaes in the Park - Bring the family, chairs or beach blanket and enjoy live musical entertainment. Create your own sundae (small fee). Sundays; July-August, 6pm-8pm. Northside Park -
410-250-0125.
Concerts on the Beach - Live entertainment every Wednesday. Bring a blanket or chair. July-August, 8pm. North division Street. 410-250-0125.
Bonfire Hour - sit beside the bonfire and learn interesting facts, history and fun things to do. Thursdays; July-August, 9pm. North Division Street.800-OC-OCEAN.
4. Shop Ocean City Factory Outlets - In West Ocean City you will find top name brands like Gap, Bass, Reebok, OshKosh, Harry and David, Motherhood Maternity, Carter’s, Geoffrey Beene and many more. 410-213-7898.
5. Assateague Island National Seashore and State Park - Make the Barrier Island Visitor Center your first stop, see wild horses, sika deer and a beach landscape that has remained unchanged over centuries. 410-641-1441. 15 minutes from Ocean City.
Hike and Bike at Assateague National Seashore Hike the three nature trails; Life of the Dunes Trail, Life of the Marsh Trail and Life of the Forest Trail. The Marsh and Forest Trails are handicap accessible. While you’re there, rent a bike or canoe and bike the island’s designated bike trail or canoe the back waters of Sinepuxent Bay. Rental information: 410-213-2297.
6. Berlin’s Commercial Historic District - Visit this 19th century Victorian Village, the location of 2 major motion pictures, Runaway Bride and Tuck Everlasting. Don’t miss the art galleries, antiques and boutiques.
Tea-by-Sea- Victorian Tea Room offers a wide variety of tea, scones and serves lunch in true English style. 410-641-4000.
Calvin B. Taylor House Museum - Memorial Day through October- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 1-4pm. 410-641-1019.
Try the self-guided walking tour, pick up a brochure with map at Town Center Antiques. And don’t miss the opportunity to sit and have a milkshake at an old-fashioned soda fountain at Rayne’s Reef. Berlin is only a 15 minute drive from Ocean City.
7. Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum - Experience a 19th century industrial village, the site of Maryland’s only bog ore furnace, including, broomhouse, kitchen garden, printshop, weaving house, woodworkers shop and blacksmith. Demonstrations and living history events scheduled regularly Open April through October, 10am-5pm daily.
410-632-2032. 35 minutes from Ocean City.
8. Canoe or Kayak on the state scenic Pocomoke River, Nassawango Creek or the Coastal Bays - Outfitters: Pocomoke River Canoe Company - rentals, sales and full service- 410-632-3971. Assateague National Seashore Rentals Maryland Coastal Bays Program - open during season- 410-213-2297. Pocomoke River Canoe Company is 30 minutes from Ocean City.
9. Pocomoke River State Park - Hike the trails in the Pocomoke River State Forest, fish in the catch and release pond, look for bald eagles and rent a boat or canoe. 410-632-2566. No fee for day use. 35 minutes from Ocean City.
10. Tour Art Galleries in Berlin and Snow Hill
Take an art lesson or just browse and shop for locally produced jewelry, pottery or canvas art.
Berlin Galleries (15 minutes from Ocean City)
Waterline Gallery - 410-641-9119
j.j. Fish Studio & Fine Craft Gallery - 410-641-4805
The Globe, Fine Food, Arts & Spirits - 410-641-0784
A Step Above Gallery - 410-629-1888
Main Street Gift Gallery - 410-629-1984
Worcester County Arts Council Gallery - 410-641-0809
Snow Hill Galleries (30 minutes from Ocean City)
Bishop’s Stock - 410-632-3555
Artiques - 410-632-3885
Carver-Thompson Studio - 410-632-0619
Snow Hill Center for Arts & Entertainment - 410-713-8786
Adcock Studio - 410-726-2440
Posted on 05/03/2008
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