Do you love a good tour or excursion? Today we’re featuring 11 of the best and most exciting in the Old Line State. From train rides, to riverboats, and historic journeys, these activities are unforgettable.
- Antietam National Battlefield (Sharpsburg)
Flickr / Jerry and Pat Donaho Of course Maryland’s most well-known battlefield had to make the list. You can take a self-guided tour of this historic spot or request private tours as well. Prepare to be immersed in history.
- Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (Cumberland)
Flickr / jpmueller99 The western Maryland mountains are best viewed by train! Western Maryland Scenic Railroad offers tours year-round, but the most popular time of year is undoubtedly during autumn for its glorious foliage.
- National Capital Trolley Museum (Silver Spring)
Flickr / Ryan Crierie Trolleys are mostly a thing of the past in Maryland. At this Silver Spring spot, you can still take an old-fashioned trolley ride and enjoy the sights while doing so! This open-air car is sure to refresh.
- Riverboat Cruise (Hurlock)
Facebook / Suicide Bridge Restaurant You may have heard of Suicide Bridge Restaurant in Hurlock, Maryland. What you probably didn’t know is that this eatery also offers riverboat rides! Enjoy the scenery while chowing down on seafood galore.
- Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway
Facebook / Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway has several stops along the eastern shore - 36 stops to be exact. The entire trek is 125-miles of driving but the history and facts you discover are well worth it.
- Baltimore Streetcar Museum (Baltimore)
Flickr / A.Currell Decades ago, streetcars were a main mode of transportation in Baltimore. Today, you can still see these vintage structures and even take a ride back in time. This is something the whole family can enjoy.
- Spirit Cruise (Baltimore)
Flickr / Intiaz Rahim Spirit offers cruises around Baltimore’s harbor throughout the year. Check it out during holidays, special occasions, or when you would just like to soak in some city sights from the water.
- Walkersville Southern Railroad (Walkersville)
Flickr / Brendan Walkersville Southern Railroad offers a different type of train experience, with an open-air car where you can feel the breeze. Enjoy a ride through historic Monocacy Valley, with pretty rural views along the way.
- Crab Cruise (Crisfield)
Facebook / CrabPlace.com Crabs plus a cruise? It doesn’t get any better than that. CrabPlace.com offers these summertime excursions and they’re just as fun as they are delicious.
- B & O Railroad Museum (Baltimore)
Facebook / B&O Railroad Museum Did you know that you can still ride on the first commercial mile of track in the US? How cool! Head to B & O Railroad Museum in Baltimore to ride back in time and soak in all of the classic locomotives.
- C & O Canal Boat Ride
Flickr / Pierre Metivier We can’t end our article without including a tour on a canal boat. While the C & O Canal isn’t used for transporting goods anymore, you can still experience a ride on an old-fashioned boat pulled by mules.
What are YOUR favorite tours to take in Maryland? Let us know below!
Flickr / Jerry and Pat Donaho
Of course Maryland’s most well-known battlefield had to make the list. You can take a self-guided tour of this historic spot or request private tours as well. Prepare to be immersed in history.
Flickr / jpmueller99
The western Maryland mountains are best viewed by train! Western Maryland Scenic Railroad offers tours year-round, but the most popular time of year is undoubtedly during autumn for its glorious foliage.
Flickr / Ryan Crierie
Trolleys are mostly a thing of the past in Maryland. At this Silver Spring spot, you can still take an old-fashioned trolley ride and enjoy the sights while doing so! This open-air car is sure to refresh.
Facebook / Suicide Bridge Restaurant
You may have heard of Suicide Bridge Restaurant in Hurlock, Maryland. What you probably didn’t know is that this eatery also offers riverboat rides! Enjoy the scenery while chowing down on seafood galore.
Facebook / Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway has several stops along the eastern shore - 36 stops to be exact. The entire trek is 125-miles of driving but the history and facts you discover are well worth it.
Flickr / A.Currell
Decades ago, streetcars were a main mode of transportation in Baltimore. Today, you can still see these vintage structures and even take a ride back in time. This is something the whole family can enjoy.
Flickr / Intiaz Rahim
Spirit offers cruises around Baltimore’s harbor throughout the year. Check it out during holidays, special occasions, or when you would just like to soak in some city sights from the water.
Flickr / Brendan
Walkersville Southern Railroad offers a different type of train experience, with an open-air car where you can feel the breeze. Enjoy a ride through historic Monocacy Valley, with pretty rural views along the way.
Facebook / CrabPlace.com
Crabs plus a cruise? It doesn’t get any better than that. CrabPlace.com offers these summertime excursions and they’re just as fun as they are delicious.
Facebook / B&O Railroad Museum
Did you know that you can still ride on the first commercial mile of track in the US? How cool! Head to B & O Railroad Museum in Baltimore to ride back in time and soak in all of the classic locomotives.
Flickr / Pierre Metivier
We can’t end our article without including a tour on a canal boat. While the C & O Canal isn’t used for transporting goods anymore, you can still experience a ride on an old-fashioned boat pulled by mules.
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