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5 COVID-Safe Day Trips from Baltimore

Staycations can be fun and there’s definitely plenty to see and do in Baltimore itself, but sometimes you just wanna get out of town. Lucky for those living in Baltimore there are lots of options for day trips from Baltimore! Whether you’re looking for history or nature, or just want to walk around a new city for a day, these nearby destinations will satisfy your day trip urges.

Washington DC

Washington DC Capitol building visit from Baltimore
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A classic day trip from Baltimore, DC is an easy hour-long, $8 MARC train away. Explore the monuments, visit the White House, or check out some museums while there. More ideas:

Assateague Island

Visit Assateague Island on a day trip from Baltimore

If you’re looking for a beach escape, Assateague Island is an excellent choice. While the 3-hour drive from Baltimore might seem a bit much for a day trip, it’s definitely do-able if you leave early (I’ve done it – twice!). The State Park has bike/walking trails, a long stretch of sandy beach, and even wild ponies who will ransack your lunch cooler right there on the beach 😉 You can camp overnight if you’re feeling up for it.

More info: Assateague State Park, Assateague Island National Seashore

Annapolis

Annapolis, Maryland: A day trip from Baltimore
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I lived in Baltimore for 2 years and somehow never made it to Annapolis! #regrets

Apparently, Annapolis is a super charming waterfront city with lots of Chesapeake crabs and historic vibes. You can spend the day on the water kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, or sailing on a rented schooner, or explore the historic sites (Annapolis was actually the capital of America in 1783) like the Maryland State House or the US Naval Academy.

More info: Annapolis Tourism Board, 48 Hours in Annapolis from My View from the Middle Seat blog

Harpers Ferry

The view of Harpers Ferry from the main overlook of the hiking trail
The view of Harpers Ferry from the main overlook of the hiking trail

Get down with nature at Harpers Ferry, where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet. You can hop on the Appalachian Trail or walk around the historic town and soak in a bluegrass tune or two. We spent our day trip from Baltimore hiking up to the incredible viewpoint over the entire scene then took a dip in the shallows of the river down below.

More info: Harpers Ferry info from the National Park Service

Day trip from Baltimore: Mount Vernon

Day trip from Baltimore to Mount Vernon
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Check out George Washington’s plantation just 1.5 hours from Baltimore City. It’s honestly pretty wild to get to see how our nation’s first president lived. I remember the vastness of the estate and beautiful river views. Plus, seeing how his bed was extra long to accommodate how tall he was, and just generally imagining what life would have been like in America in the 1700s and 1800s (no electricity, no running water…that kind of thing) was really fascinating. Don’t miss the museum part where they even have his original and quite famous dentures!

Moun Vernon is open with extra safety measures for COVID.

Bonus: apparently kids love visiting Mount Vernon too.

There’s a cool virtual tour on the Mount Vernon website to get you excited.

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11 comments

    • mishvo says:

      Yeah I haven’t been to Mount Vernon yet but the reviews sound amazing – will definitely have to check it out soon! Harpers Ferry was beautiful, highly recommend

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