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The Ultimate MD Summer Fun List
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items From relaxing beach days to dinner by the water, this list highlights the best summer spots in Maryland to enjoy the sun, scenery, and vibes. Perfect for weekend adventures, content days, or planning something cute with your girls.
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Maryland Beaches & Waterfront Relaxation
🌊 Scenic Waterfronts & Boardwalks
🍽️ Dinner + Wine with a Summer Vibe
Summer Adventures & Fun Activities
Top-Rated Summer Hotel Stays in Maryland
Maryland Beaches & Waterfront Relaxation
The top beach and waterfront spots to soak up the sun, picnic, or enjoy the views. Great for relaxing or snapping summer pics
Maryland’s most popular beach town — boardwalk, nightlife, parasailing, and classic beach fun. Great for families, friend trips, or solo beach escapes.
✅ Free beach access | Hotels, shops, and eats | Boardwalk fun
Ocean City
By far one of my favorites 🥰 Wild horses on the beach, peaceful waves, and an untouched natural vibe. You can camp overnight too!
✅ $25/car | Wildlife | Camping | Kayaking
Assateague Island National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)
Beautiful beach with views of the Bay Bridge, picnic areas, and kayak rentals. Perfect for a chill beach day.
✅ $5–$7 entry | Lifeguards | Bathrooms | Picnic-friendly
Sandy Point State Park
Western MD’s go-to lake spot with boating, jet skis, cozy rentals, and tons of outdoor fun.
✅ Boat rentals | Swimming | Great for group trips
Deep Creek Lake, Maryland Vacation & Local Information - Railey Vacations
🌊 Scenic Waterfronts & Boardwalks
Waterfronts with food, views, and fun — perfect for strolls, photo ops, or chill date nights.
Cute shops, waterfront restaurants, and luxury yachts pulling in for the day. Grab ice cream or just vibe.
✅ Walkable | Food spots | Boat tours available
Ego Alley
Colorful boardwalk vibes, a giant Ferris wheel, dining, shops, and outdoor movies in summer.
✅ Family-friendly | Instagrammable | Events
National Harbor
Home to the National Aquarium, paddle boats, ships, and plenty of waterfront dining.
✅ Touristy but worth it | Attractions & food | Day-trip ready
A Tour of Baltimore's Inner Harbor
🍽️ Dinner + Wine with a Summer Vibe
Places where you can sit back, eat good, and enjoy outdoor or scenic summer vibes — perfect for golden hour.
Scenic vineyard with summer festivals, wine tastings, and live music. Feels like a mini escape.
✅ Wine flights | Outdoor events | BYO picnic blanket
Linganore Winecellars
Upscale waterfront dining with views of the harbor and perfect seafood options.
✅ Reservation recommended | Sunset views |
Chart House Prime
Trendy American eats with patio seating right on the water — great for brunch or a chill dinner date.
✅ Brunch & dinner | Waterfront seating | Vibes ✅
The Point In Fells
Summer Adventures & Fun Activities
Not your average dinner — these are unique summer experiences from concerts to pick-your-own fun.
Legendary outdoor concert venue — check who’s performing this summer.
✅ Lawn seats available | Live shows | BYO blanket
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Pick berries, walk the sunflower fields, and shop their market. Cute summer activity for all ages.
✅ Seasonal events | Sunflower field pics | Family-friendly
Butler's Orchard
Nature’s drama — stunning waterfalls and scenic hikes just outside of DC.
✅ Hiking | Great views | Bring water & sneakers
Great Falls Overlook
Top-Rated Summer Hotel Stays in Maryland
Planning a summer trip? These hotel picks are perfect for beach weekends, wine getaways, or relaxing by the water — all with great vibes, views, and reviews.
Modern, pet-friendly hotel right on the bay. Rooftop bar, pool, and close to the beach + boardwalk fun.
✅ Bay views | Pool |
Waterfront Ocean City, Maryland Hotel | Aloft Ocean City
Massive, beautiful hotel at the heart of National Harbor with indoor atrium, spa, and dining. Walk to everything.
✅ Family-friendly | Spa |
National Harbor, MD Resort | Gaylord National Resort Convention Center
Luxury waterfront escape on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Think romantic getaway, spa, and sailboats.
✅ Spa | Upscale |
Inn at Perry Cabin
tylish, newer hotel with a rooftop bar, fire pits, and bayfront views. Super IG-worthy.
✅ Rooftop views | Walk to boardwalk |
Cambria Hotel Ocean City - Bayfront | Official Site
Cozy cabin and lodge rentals with lake access — ideal for group trips, bonfires, and peaceful mornings.
✅ Nature + comfort | Fire pits |
The Lodges at Sunset Village