Maryland offers travelers a bit of everything from historic destinations and waterfront cities to untouched islands and picturesque lakes. Go on an adventurous trip from Frederick, MD, in a fuel-efficient pre-owned Ford Fusion, Honda Pilot, or Hyundai Elantra, and discover the top summer travel spots in the state.
Summer Travel in Maryland: 4 Hot Spots to Visit From Frederick, MD
1. Annapolis
Annapolis lies on the Chesapeake Bay, one of the world’s largest estuaries. It’s the capital of Maryland and one of the most prominent historical cities in the United States. The vibrant city, one of the oldest in the country, has the finest 17th and 18th-century architecture, some of the state’s best museums and historical attractions, and a lively arts district and theater scene.
The Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark District and includes the Maryland State House, Sands House, William Paca House, and St. Anne’s Church.
2. Assateague Island
The beautiful uninhabited 37-mile-long barrier island of Assateague lies off the coast about eight miles southwest of Ocean City. People spend time on the island to admire the breathtaking scenery, stroll down miles of sandy beaches, swim in the ocean, and observe the bird and animal life.
One of the biggest attractions is the hundreds of wild ponies running across the shoreline dunes. The island has miles of hiking and biking trails, excellent fishing spots, and camping right on the beach.
3. Ocean City
Ocean City stretches along Maryland’s eastern shore, boasting ten miles of sandy white beaches and an impressive three-mile historic boardwalk, one of the state’s biggest seaside, all-American beachside attractions. The colorful entrance gates arch over the old wooden boardwalk, lined with miles of hotels, bars, restaurants, souvenir shops, arcades, and amusement parks.
Browse through the many shops, watch live performances, pop in at the Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum, and buy tasty crab cakes, caramel popcorn, funnel cakes, and buckets of cheese-topped French fries from the food stalls along the way. Hop on one of the carousels, play carnival games, take an adrenaline-pumping roller coaster ride, and admire the views of the city and the bright carnival lights on the Ferris wheels.
4. Deep Creek Lake
The beautiful 3,900-acre Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland’s Garrett County is Maryland’s largest freshwater lake and a top getaway that offers a multitude of adventures and outdoor recreational activities. The shimmering lake has 65 miles of shoreline and is ideal for fishing, boating, paddling, waterskiing, and the surrounding woodlands for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
Deep Creek Lake State Park has a fantastic swimming beach and rents kayaks, paddleboards, and tubes. The bustling McHenry Cove at the northern tip of the lake is the place to be during the summer to enjoy delicious cuisine and fun entertainment on the waterfront.
The state is packed with fantastic places to see and thrilling stuff to do. Swing by DARCARS Used Car and Service Center of Frederick today and check out the massive inventory of top-quality pre-owned vehicles to find a fuel-efficient ride to go on an exciting summer adventure across the state.
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