11 Destinations Everyone In Maryland Needs to Visit This Summer
Summer approaches and if you’re looking to make it the best one yet, check out our summer bucket list for 2017. Can you complete all 11 spots? We’re sure you’ll have fun trying!
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No surprise that Ocean City tops the list of best places to visit during summer in Maryland. Whether you stay for a day or an entire week, you're sure to have a good time.
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This man-made whitewater course in McHenry is a unique spot where you can raft, kayak, and more down churning rapids. Are you up to the challenge?
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Maryland's wild horse island is a must-visit at least once each summer. If you're not a beach person, you can also hit the nearby trails on the island.
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This crabby festival will be held Labor Day weekend and includes a crab picking competition, parade, pageant, and crab races! It just may be the most Maryland-esque festival in the state.
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While we recommend visiting the canal year-round, summer offers gorgeous weather and some trails are shaded depending on where you go. Bring your bike or explore by foot.
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This campground is located in Berlin and is fun for the whole family. Not only are there camping spots, but also a pool, water slides, wild west shows, ice cream, and arcade, and more!
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If you're looking to cool off in a most unique way, then head to Crystal Grottoes Caverns, which remains at a crisp 54 degrees year-round. This natural cave is worth seeing in person.
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Cunningham Falls is Maryland's tallest cascading waterfalls and is perfect for a summer visit. Bring a picnic and sit among the rocks as you watch the water flow.
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Craving water views? Then head to Solomons Island. This spot is particularly gorgeous at sunrise and sunset.
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Ice cream lovers will love completing Maryland's Best Ice Cream Trail. Are you up to the challenge of visiting all nine creameries this summer?
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Summertime is great at the National Harbor because you can have a seat on the lawn and enjoy an outdoor movie on the big screen. The views of the Capital Wheel don't hurt either.
What other spots in Maryland are a summer must-do? Feel free to share below!
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