The notebook of Eastern Shore and Ocean City
Let the sea spray awaken the trip.
Bay peninsule, beaches, wild islands, sea villages and ocean city resort.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Coast · Island · Nature · Countryside
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Eastern Shore and Ocean City
Bay peninsule, beaches, wild islands, sea villages and ocean city resort.
Assateague Island, Ocean City Boardwalk and Blackwater Refuge are the most telling landmarks of Eastern Shore and Ocean City. Together they form a destination where the coastline, island landscapes, natural spaces and the countryside meet, with atmospheres that change over the course of the stages rather than a single uniform decor.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: mosquitoes in the marshes and very common in summer. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Assateague Island
- Ocean City Boardwalk
- Blackwater Refuge
- Cambridge
Before you choose
- Essential car
- Mosquitoes in the marshes
- Very common in summer
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Protected Island
Assateague Island National Seashore
Assateague Island National Seashore reveals a long strip of sand, moving dunes and wild life symbolized by horses, in a coastal version more wild than the nearby resort. The trails structure a clear contrast between open nature and urbanity of Ocean City.
Seafront
Ocean City Boardwalk
Ocean City Boardwalk Condenses the seaside energy of the east of Maryland: rides, arcades, snack and beach are constantly rhythmic. It is the option of large coastal leisure spaces, clear and immediately legible for a very active day.
Natural refuge
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Protects marshes and stretches of water frequented by many species of birds. The footbridges and panoramic road make it a very different spot from the beaches, particularly stimulating for wildlife and swamp enthusiasts.
Bay town
Cambridge Waterfront
Cambridge Waterfront Opens a more local corner of the Choptank River, with marinas and buildings that tell of a more intimate bay town. A stop between marshes and seafood restaurants completes a stay too centered on the lively coast.
Practical tips
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Chincoteague and Virginia’s Eastern Shore
Virginia, 🇺🇸 United States of America
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