Tourist Spots in Maryland

Places to go For Summer Break

Eimoni Leys, Staff Writer
June 15, 2022

With summer break here, there’s  many activities to participate in and places to travel. In this article there will be a list of 5 places to enjoy for spring break in Maryland.

1: Ocean City

Ocean City is a popular beach that has a very active boardwalk with good food and fun attractions. Jolly Roger Rides and Trimper’s Rides are  the best parts of Ocean City besides the beach. The Jolly Roger Rides, include, The Slingshot, The Ferris Wheel, The Hurricane and more. Trimper’s Rides contain crash bumper cars, nostalgic arcade  games, and a sticky finger dessert bar.

Getty Images.[Busy boardwalk during sunset] [Photograph]. How to See Ocean City Like a Local. Melanie Wynne. Retrieved March 15, 2022 from https://traveler.marriott.com/couples-and-family/how-to-see-ocean-city-md-like-a-local/

2: National Aquarium 

The Inner Harbor and National Aquarium has a plethora of  restaurants and historical attractions to explore. The National Aquarium is a popular place to visit in the area. The aquarium holds thousands of animals with a variety of species. You can schedule tours and 4D experiences that make you feel like the animals are coming right at you. They offer fresh food and gift shops as well. Tickets for children (3-11) are $29.95 and tickets for adults are $39.95.

Cambridge Seven [Exterior Lights on The Aquarium Illuminating The Water] [Photograph] The National Aquarium Cambridge Seven. Retrieved March 15, 2022 from https://www.cambridgeseven.com/project/the-national-aquarium/

 3: Skyzone

Sky Zone Trampoline Park is a fun, kid friendly, indoor trampoline park. It has events such as dodgeball, foam zone, sky joust, parkour blox, and the popular warped wall. It’s a kids favorite place to be, you can plan your party, book a private room with food and drinks, and enjoy the trampoline park with your friends and family.

Maggie Bastin (2019, January 24) [Megan Anten on One of the Skyzone] [Photograph]. You’ll Never Know When You’ll See Your Fave Ninja Warrior Training At Skyzone. Retrieved March 15 2022 from https://www.instagram.com/p/BtB-v6hH0d0/?utm_medium=copy_link

4: Six Flags 

Six Flags America is an exhilarating theme park for all ages. It’s home to tall rides and long slides. Six Flags features something for the whole family from  kid rides, to water rides, rides  and thrill rides. A one day general admission ticket is $29.99 each but they offer passes with great benefits as well. They have different restaurants with different cuisines like Asian, Italian, Mediterranean and many more.. They also have gift shops you can go to and purchase a souvenir.

Jullian Sullivan/ Getty (2020, April 15). [In this aerial view from a drone catches the park] [Photograph]. Six Flags Theme Park Opening And Reopening Soon. Seren Morris. Retrieved March 15, 2022 from https://www.newsweek.com/six-flags-theme-parks-open-reopen-closed-reservations-1513600

5: Assateague Island

 

Assateague Island is a park designed for those craving adventure in the outdoors! Beach parking passes are $20.00, vehicle fees are $25.00, and individual fees are $15.00 per person 16 and older. Popular activities to perform here  are horseback riding, over sand vehicle driving, trail guides, and camping. The park has a variety of wildlife but it is important that you follow the rules so you can keep them safe and keep yourself safe.

NPS Photo (2019,May 29) [Horses on the beach] [Photograph]. Assateague Island National Seashore Wild Horse Update- May 2019. NPS.gov. Retrieved March 15, 2022 from https://www.nps.gov/asis/learn/news/assateague-island-national-seashore-wild-horse-update-may-2019.htm