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Worcester County, Snow Hill, MD

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SightseeingOutdoor AdventureFamily Favorite

Worcester County

107 West Green Street · Snow Hill, MD

Why you should go…

Worcester County Tourism is the official destination marketing office for Worcester County, Maryland, the state's only county bordering the Atlantic Ocean. It promotes the region as Maryland's Coast, covering Ocean City's boardwalk, Assateague Island National Seashore and its wild horses, and small towns such as Berlin and Snow Hill. The office publishes visitor guides and runs visitmarylandscoast.org to promote lodging, dining, outdoor recreation and events across the county.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Worcester County, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Assateague Island National Seashore

    $25–$50

    Watch wild horses graze the marshes and beach on a 37-mile barrier island with camping, beach walks and nature trails.

    14 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

    Under $25

    Watch Chincoteague ponies graze in the salt marsh, look for shorebirds and walk an undeveloped Atlantic beach.

    16 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    The Country House

    Free

    Large home decor and gift retailer near Ocean City known for farmhouse, coastal and seasonal merchandise.

    17 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Ocean City Boardwalk

    Free

    Walk the oceanfront boards from the inlet to 27th Street past amusement rides, arcades, fry stands and shops beside the beach.

    20 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Ocean City, Maryland

    Free

    A classic Mid-Atlantic beach town with a three-mile boardwalk, amusement piers, and Atlantic surf.

    20 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Ocean City Visitor Center

    Free

    Ocean City's official welcome center for planning beach vacations, golf packages and boardwalk visits on Maryland's coast.

    22 mi awayMore like this