Baltimore Self Drive Tours
Get more from your Baltimore self drive with this suggested Baltimore fly drive tour.
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Suggested Self Drive Tour Itinerary For Baltimore
Day 1 Baltimore
Arrive at Baltimore Airport and pick up your rental car before making your own way to your hotel.Hotel: Comfort Inn Towson
Day 2 Baltimore
Baltimore is an exciting, fascinating city with history, culture and entertainment. Many people agree that the finest aquarium in the country is the National Aquarium in Baltimore. The other key attraction here is Ft. McHenry. It was here that Francis Scott Key saw the American flag still standing after a major bombardment, and was inspired to write the U.S. National Anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner.". The fort is now restored to its pre-Civil War appearance. Also the Top of The World Observation Level, on the 27th floor of the World Trade Center, offers a breathtaking overview of the city.Day 3 Baltimore - Annapolis
Distance: 31 MilesContinue south to Annapolis, Maryland's colonial capital city. Maryland's three-century-old capital city is a blend of perfectly preserved Colonial, Victorian and Federal architecture that gently rises along the shores of the famed Chesapeake Bay and Severn River. Start your journey with a tour led by a Colonial-era costumed guide who will take you back in time as you stroll around the narrow streets of Annapolis. From the magnificent William Paca House and its two acres of gardens to the majestic Chase-Lloyd, and Hammond-Harwood houses, you'll find that much of Annapolis has remained intact since becoming the state capital in 1695. The grand Maryland State House boasts America's largest wooden dome constructed without nails and was where George Washington resigned from his service in the Continental Army and where the top was ratified.. Visit the United States Naval Academy, and the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center, to learn about the rigorous life of a midshipman.
Hotel: Best Western Annapolis
Day 4 Annapolis- St. Michael's - Easton
Distance: 45 MilesToday continue across the Chesapeake Bay to Maryland's famous Eastern Shore. Stop at St. Michaels, famous for its abundance of crab houses that serve crabs in many different varieties. St. Michaels is also popular for its quaint shops and boutiques that date back to the 1700s, as well as the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, which is devoted to the history and traditions of the Chesapeake Bay. This "living history" museum transports visitors back in time to experience an 1800s Chesapeake Bay seaport village. Continue west on route 33 toward Easton. Publications have called Easton one of the "100 Best Small Towns in America" and others have recognized it as one of the premier "Small Art Towns." Established in 1710, this town has retained much of its Victorian-era charm. This road will take you to the heart of the Historic District. Many of the buildings in Easton are listed on historical registers.
Hotel: Tidewater Inn
Day 5 Easton - Salisbury - Ocean City
Distance: 77 MilesTravel east through the waterlaced land between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay. Stop in Salisbury and visit the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, which features the largest collection of bird carvings in the world. Continue east to beautiful vacation beach resort Ocean City. The famous Boardwalk buzzes with activity and the entertainment is unsurpassed.
Hotel: Days Inn Oceanfront
Day 6 Ocean City - Assateague Island
Distance: 20 Miles.Today, drive to Assateague Island. You can also take a narrated 90-minute eco-cruise around Ocean City and the island. Assateague Island National Seashore is one unit of the National Park Service, which comprises 384 areas covering more than 83.3 million acres. These areas include national parks, monuments, battlefields, military parks, historical parks, historic sites, lakeshores, seashores, recreation areas, scenic rivers and trails. The island is one continuous, gently curving barrier to the waves and wind of the Atlantic Ocean. The creatures and plants that live here have adapted to life on a moving island. You may even catch a glimpse of the famous wild ponies. Next, enjoy a leisurely drive as you return back up the shore to Ocean City.
Day 7 Ocean City - Washington, D.C.
Distance: 138 MilesBefore returning to Washington, DC. enjoy your day of sun by relaxing on the beach and watching the waves. For something a little more thrilling, visit Jolly Roger's Splash Mountain Waterpark. You may visit a number of small towns along the way. Return to Washington for one night.
Hotel: Washington Plaza
Day 8 Washington D.C. - Baltimore
Distance: 45 MilesWashington, DC has numerous attractions that represent America. Perhaps enjoy a visit to the White House, Capitol Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, or the National Museum of American History. Continue northeast of Washington to Baltimore. Stroll through the famous Inner Harbor area of Baltimore, a city that's now world-famous for its waterfront redevelopment.
Hotel: Comfort Inn Towson