What to do in Maryland

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Baltimore Orioles Baseball Game at Oriole Park

Baltimore Orioles Baseball Game at Oriole Park

AU$22
per adult
Baltimore Orioles Baseball Game at Oriole Park
2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide

2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide

AU$62
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide
Washington Nationals Baseball Game at Nationals Park

Washington Nationals Baseball Game at Nationals Park

AU$68
per adult
Washington Nationals Baseball Game at Nationals Park
Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Observation Deck Tickets

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook

AU$26
per adult
Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook
Baltimore Ravens Football Game at M&T Bank Stadium

Baltimore Ravens Football Game at M&T Bank Stadium

AU$2,855
per adult
Baltimore Ravens Football Game at M&T Bank Stadium
Civil War Ghosts: Echoes of the Fallen Gettysburg Ghost Tour

Civil War Ghosts: Echoes of the Fallen Gettysburg Ghost Tour

AU$34
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Civil War Ghosts: Echoes of the Fallen Gettysburg Ghost Tour
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Downtown Washington D.C.

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.

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North Ocean City

A noteworthy feature of North Ocean City is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Maryland Beach and Ocean City Beach.

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Inner Harbor

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbor. Make a stop by National Aquarium in Baltimore or Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina while you're exploring the area.

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Downtown Ocean City

If you're spending some time in Downtown Ocean City, Ocean City Beach and Jolly Roger at the Pier are top sights worth seeing.

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Northwest

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Smithsonian's National Zoo, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.

 

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Day trip destinations from Maryland

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Baltimore

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Washington

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Alexandria

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Camp Springs

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Silver Spring

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Ellicott City

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Takoma Park

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Lanham

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