Assateague Island
For a tranquil, natural getaway, travel to Assateague Island, which is 8 miles southwest of Ocean City. The majority of this barrier island's Maryland side is held by the Assateague Island National Seashore, which offers miles of sand beaches as well as a number of hiking and biking routes. There is also Assateague State Park, which has a park by the beach and marshes teeming with wildlife. Keep a look out for Assateague Island's renowned wild horses when swimming, surfing, beachcombing, tanning, or surfcasting. But keep in mind that these magnificent animals are wild, so you should only observe them from a safe distance.
One of the few locations in the United States where visitors can view horses roaming freely. East of Washington, D.C., a barrier island shared by Maryland and Virginia is located. You can get to Assateague with the help of this insider's guide, and you can also make the most of your time there. The simplest way to travel to Assateague is by renting a car in Washington, D.C. The shortest way is to travel via Maryland to the east, across the seven-kilometer Chesapeake Bay Bridge into Delaware, and then back into Maryland to the south. While the drive is straightforward and beautiful, you should use a map or GPS to navigate and check traffic conditions.
Rankings:
- #4 in Best Places to Visit in Maryland
Location: Maryland
