8 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.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Loch Raven Reservoir and then try to win big at Horseshoe Casino. Here are some ideas for day two: brush up on your military savvy at U.S. Naval Academy, then find your balance on the water with Capital SUP, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Quiet Waters Park.

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Los Angeles to Baltimore is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles to Baltimore, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. In August, daytime highs in Baltimore are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Cambridge.

Cambridge is a city in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. On the 26th (Wed), take an in-depth tour of Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, then look for all kinds of wild species at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, and then get a taste of the local shopping with Emily’s Produce. On the 27th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Old Wye Church, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Lyon Rum Distillery & Tasting Room, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then learn about winemaking at Saint Michaels Winery, and finally see the interesting displays at The Oxford Museum.

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Getting from Baltimore to Cambridge by car takes about 2 hours. Traveling from Baltimore in August, plan for a bit cooler nights in Cambridge, with lows around 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to 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 28th (Fri): examine the collection at Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, then surround yourself with nature on Ayers Creek Adventures, then kick back and relax at Ocean City Beach, and finally take in the waterfront at Ocean City Boardwalk. On the next day, stop by A Little Bit Sheepish, admire the majestic nature at Assateague State Park, then play a few rounds at Rum Pointe Seaside Golf Links, and finally cast your line with a fishing tour.

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Traveling by car from Cambridge to Ocean City takes 1.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Ocean City are 82°F, while nighttime lows are 67°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to travel to Knoxville.

Knoxville is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. On the 30th (Sun), trek along Maryland Heights Trail and then let the river carry you with River & Trail Outfitters.

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You can drive from Ocean City to Knoxville in 3.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Knoxville can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can travel to Oakland.

Oakland is a town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland. On the 31st (Mon), contemplate the waterfront views at Deep Creek Lake State Park, immerse yourself in nature at Swallow Falls State Park, and then get some fabulous bargains at Simon Pearce Factory Outlet and Glassblowing.

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Getting from Knoxville to Oakland by car takes about 2.5 hours. Traveling from Knoxville in August, expect Oakland to be little chillier, temps between 72°F and 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can travel back home.