Wet and Wild Fun

The mercury may be climbing, but you can always keep your cool in Maryland. From Deep Creek to the Chesapeake Bay and on to the ocean, in Maryland you’re never far from the water. So dive in to these great aquatic getaways. And don’t miss our water parks and swimming holes pages for more fun in the sun.

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Water Taxi to St. Clements Island
St. Clement Island Water Taxi
St. Mary's County

Saturday & Sunday thru September 30

Take a quick day trip to see St. Clement's Island and the Blackistone Lighthouse. Fee includes admission to the Museum.

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Day on the Bay to St. Michaels
People on a boat crossing the bay to St. Michaels
Sabrina Raymond

Embark in Annapolis and cruise across the Chesapeake Bay to visit the quaint, historic village of St. Michaels.

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Sail on the Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester
The Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester, a traditional oyster dredging boat, offers public sailings with educational demonstrations on most Saturdays and Sundays from Long Wharf Park in Cambridge.
Skipjack Nathan

More than a two hour sail on the beautiful Choptank River. Built by volunteers and launched in 1994, she is the last of the Bay's skipjacks built to be a dredge boat.

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Antietam Kayak and Brunch Tour
Gentleman kayaking by the Burnside Bridge
River & Trail Outfitters

August 30, 2020

Start the trip with brunch at the historic Newcomer House and then go on a guided paddle down this scenic stream. Explore Burnside Bridge from the water and experience a beginner whitewater stretch.

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Annual White Marlin Open, Ocean City

August 3-7, 2020

The best anglers from all over the world will be in Ocean City this weekend for the world’s largest billfish tournament. Catch a charter or man the docs as the boats come back from the Mid-Atlantic Canyon with record-breaking fish and more than $4 million in prize money on the line.