Outdoors Attractions

Experience the great outdoors with Choice Hotels. Our Maryland hotels are conveniently located near a number of stunning beaches, beautiful parks, and astounding wildlife. Take a look at these outdoor points of interest in Maryland.

Eastern Shore

Assateague Island National Seashore
7206 National Seashore Lane
Berlin, MD   21811
410-641-1441

Enjoy a relaxing day of ocean, wind and waves at the seashore paralleling the coast just south of Ocean City. Stroll the beaches collecting shells, recreate in the waters with kayaking, surf fishing, swimming and surfing, or explore the island with hiking and biking. There are 37 miles of natural beauty filled with fun ways to enjoy your stay!

Pocomoke River State Forest and Park
3461 Worcester Highway
Snow Hill, MD   21863
410-632-2566

Pocomoke River State Park is an excellent choice for families or friends that want to enjoy the great outdoors. The park is situated along the scenic Pocomoke River, which acts as the backdrop for many great recreation options. Features include boating at the Shad Landing Marina where rowboats and canoes may be rented, fishing in the river and nearby creeks, and picnic areas with tables, grills, playground equipment and pavilions.

Tuckahoe State Park
13070 Crouse Mill Road
Queen Anne, MD   21657
410-820-1668

The park offers 20 miles of scenic hiking, biking and equestrian trails, flat water canoeing, hunting, picnicking, as well as a recycled tire playground for children. Take advantage of the adventure activity options with mountain bike, kayak, paddleboat and canoe rentals available on site. The park also features a 60-acre lake for boating and fishing. Check the calendar for activities and special events on a seasonal basis.

Capital Region

Purse State Park
Route 224 on Riverside Rd
Huntington, MD   20640
301-743-7613

Located on the Potomac River at Wades Bay, the area is great for hunting, bird watching and fishing. You can often find fossilized sharks teeth, bones and shells along the waters edge.

Seneca Creek State Park's
11950 Clopper Road
Gaithersburg, MD   20878
301-924-2127

This beautiful state park is comprised of 6,300 acres and 14 scenic miles of greenway trails along the Seneca Creek and into the Potomac River. Guests are invited to enjoy the hiking and biking trails, boat rental, fishing, flatwater canoeing and kayaking, picnicking, playgrounds, riding trails, cross-country skiing and vending refreshments.

Central Maryland

Chesapeake Bay
580 Taylor Avenue, E-2,
Annapolis, MD   21401
410-260-8730

Chesapeake Bay spans 2,500 square miles and is the largest estuary in North America. An estuary is a partially enclosed area where the fresh water from rivers mixes with tidal salt water. And, it is the perfect place to spend the day fishing, sailing and boating, or simply relaxing along the shore.

Elk Neck State Park
4395 Turkey Point Road
North East, MD   21901
410-287-5333

Find sandy beaches, marshlands, a historic lighthouse, heavily wooded bluffs and unlimited activities including boating, fishing, canoeing, hiking trails, swimming, and more.

Gunpowder Falls State Park
2813 Jerusalem Road
Kingsville, MD   21087
410-592-2897

Gunpowder Falls State Park offers nearly 18,000 acres in Harford and Baltimore Counties with more than 100 miles of trails, including the 21 mile Northern Central Railroad (NCR) Trail. The park features excellent trout fishing opportunities, as well as other freshwater and tidal fishing areas. Other activities include biking trails, boat rentals, cross-country skiing, flatwater canoeing, playgrounds, equestrian trails, boardsailing lessons and equipment rental, and much more!

Western Maryland

Swallow Falls State Park
222 Herrington Lane
Oakland, MD   21550
301-387-6938

Breathtaking scenery, the Youghiogheny River and the 53-foot Muddy Creek Falls are just some of the natural wonders found in this State Park. It is an outdoor playground for hiking, mountain biking, fishing and more.

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