4 days in Maryland Itinerary

A major center for tourism and travel, Baltimore is famous as the city where amateur poet Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics for the United States' national anthem.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at National Aquarium and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Thu): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.

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Newark to Baltimore is an approximately 3-hour train ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 86°F in August, and nighttime lows around 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can drive to Ocean City.

One of the country's favorite vacation resorts, Ocean City draws nearly 8 million visitors annually with its oceanfront boardwalk, clean beaches, and amusement parks.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): tee off at Rum Pointe Seaside Golf Links, then look for gifts at A Little Bit Sheepish, then stroll through Ocean City Beach, and finally get in on the family fun at Jolly Roger Amusement Park. On the 8th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a leisurely stroll along Ocean City Boardwalk, then get in on the family fun at Trimper's Rides and Amusement Park, then examine the collection at Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, and finally fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

To see maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Ocean City attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Baltimore to Ocean City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Ocean City can reach 82°F, while at night they dip to 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to drive back home.