About Worcester County Worcester County, located on Maryland's Eastern Shore, is Maryland's only seaside county, known for Ocean City's clean sandy beaches, outdoor recreation, steamed crabs and the famous wild pony herd on Assateague Island State Park and National Seashore. Worcester also has the best birding in the state, more than a dozen championship golf courses and 100 miles of marked bicycle trails on flat country roads. Probably best known is Ocean City, Maryland’s number one premier resort with 10 miles of clean, free beaches. Assateague has been named by Dr. Beach as one of the top 5 beaches on the East Coast. Berlin’s historic district, only 8 miles from Ocean City, boasts an Arts & Entertainment District with many unique galleries and boutiques as well as great eateries. Snow Hill, located on the banks of the Pocomoke River, is another Arts & Entertainment District with numerous galleries and is also the location of the only canoe and kayak outfitter for the river. The Pocomoke River State Park offers visitors to the beach a wooded, riverfront setting. Pocomoke City allows visitors a chance to explore the river aboard a cruise boat or through the newly opened Delmarva Discovery Center.
Top Ten Things To Do in Worcester County
1. Ocean City Boardwalk and Life Saving Station Museum- Museum interprets the fascinating history of OC and its life saving service 2. Walking tour of downtown OC- discover Ocean City’s 1875 roots as a small fishing village 3. Sundaes in the Park, Free Concerts, Movies and Bonfires on the beach 4. Assateague Island National Seashore and State park- View wild horses, sika deer and a beach landscape unchanged over centuries. Hiking trail, canoe & kayak rentals 5. Berlin’s commercial shopping district- Visit a Victorian village where two major motion pictures were filmed. Great galleries, boutiques, antiques and eateries. 6. Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum- Maryland’s only bog ore furnace set in a 19th century industrial village 7. Canoe or kayak the scenic Pocomoke River, Nassawango Creek and Coastal Bays. 8. Pocomoke River State Park- hiking, fishing, birding and boat rentals 9. Tour art galleries in Berlin and Snow Hill’s Arts & Entertainment Districts 10. Explore the Delmarva Discovery Center, Pocomoke City’s newest family attraction
Top Ten Things To See in Worcester County
1. Ocean City Boardwalk and Life Saving Station Museum- Museum interprets the fascinating history of OC and its life saving service 2. Walking tour of downtown OC- discover Ocean City’s 1875 roots as a small fishing village 3. Assateague Island National Seashore and State park- View wild horses, sika deer and a beach landscape unchanged over centuries 4. Berlin’s commercial shopping district- Visit a Victorian village where two major motion pictures were filmed. Great galleries, boutiques, antiques and eateries. 5. Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum- Maryland’s only bog ore furnace set in a 19th century industrial village 6. Canoe or kayak the scenic Pocomoke River, Nassawango Creek and Coastal Bays. 7. Pocomoke River State Park- hiking, fishing, birding and boat rentals 8. Tour art galleries in Berlin and Snow Hill’s Arts & Entertainment Districts 9. Explore the Delmarva Discovery Center, Pocomoke City’s newest family attraction 10. Attend a festival like the Berlin Fiddler’s Convention or the Chesapeake Celtic Festival
SPECTACULAR BIRDING IN WORCESTER COUNTY! COME FIND OUT WHY! Each season offers special opportunities for Birding in Worcester County.More species of birds of been sighted in Worcester County than any other county in Maryland.
Worcester County's campgrounds offer a variety of amenities & settings. It can be a rustic as you desire-like sleeping on a bed of sand with the waves lulling you to sleep-or it can include as many comforts as you crave-electricity laundry camp store
The lower part of Nassawango Creek from Redhouse Rd. to the Pocomoke River is an easy paddle for Canoeists or Kayakers. The 5.5 mile canoe trail on the Pocomoke River is relatively narrow & easy to paddle.Cypress trees & reeds attract herons & egrets
The Viewtrail 100 biketrail offers cyclists a scenic tour of more than 100 miles of Worcester County's unspoiled country side.Near the Atlantic Ocean & Assateague Island, with a wide variety of accommodations & restaurants nearby.
Worcester County nature trails are part of a regioal greenway system. Greenways serve as natural corridors that connect parks,forests,and other natural areas for the benefit of people & nature. These trails are easily accessible & hiker-friendly.
FISH THE RIVERS! FISH THE OCEAN! FISH THE BAYS! It's all right here in Worcester County.Ocean City, the White Marin Capital of the World,is also famous for bottom fishing in the bays & deep sea fishing off shore.Tidal Pocomoke is uniquely challenging
