Highest-rated things to do in Maryland, according to Tripadvisor
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Indeed, even if you've lived in Maryland your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Maryland reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Maryland using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 3, 2024.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Maryland, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
#30. Top of the World Observation Level
- Rating: 4.5/5 (588 reviews)
- Address: 401 East Pratt St. World Trade Center Institute, #27 Baltimore, Maryland
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#29. Maryland Science Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (753 reviews)
- Address: 601 Light St. Baltimore, Maryland
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#28. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (529 reviews)
- Address: 2185 T Wallace Drive Route 1 Cambridge, Maryland
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#27. Guinness Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (498 reviews)
- Address: 5001 Washington Blvd. Halethorpe, Maryland
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#26. Frontier Town
- Rating: 4/5 (734 reviews)
- Address: 8428 Stephen Decatur Highway Ocean City, Maryland
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#25. Peabody Library
- Rating: 4.5/5 (265 reviews)
- Address: 17 East Mount Vernon Place Baltimore, Maryland
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#24. Baltimore Water Taxi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,135 reviews)
- Address: 901 South Broadway Baltimore, Maryland
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#23. Maryland State House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (708 reviews)
- Address: 91 State Cir Annapolis, Maryland
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#22. B&O Railroad Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (864 reviews)
- Address: 901 West Pratt St. Baltimore, Maryland
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#21. Annapolis Historic District
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,278 reviews)
- Address: Main St. Annapolis, Maryland
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#20. Northside Park
- Rating: 5/5 (775 reviews)
- Address: 200 125th St. 125th St. & Jamaica Avenue, Bayside Ocean City, Maryland
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#19. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,069 reviews)
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#18. American Visionary Art Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,648 reviews)
- Address: 800 Key Hwy Baltimore, Maryland
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#17. Baltimore Museum of Art
- Rating: 4.5/5 (840 reviews)
- Address: 10 Art Museum Drive Baltimore, Maryland
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#16. Assateague State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (780 reviews)
- Address: 7307 Stephen Decatur Highway Berlin, Maryland
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#15. Swallow Falls State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (778 reviews)
- Address: 2470 Maple Glade Road Oakland, Maryland
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#14. Sagamore Spirit Distillery
- Rating: 5/5 (1,064 reviews)
- Address: 301 East Cromwell St. Baltimore, Maryland
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#13. The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring
- Rating: 5/5 (797 reviews)
- Address: 16701 Norwood Road Sandy Spring, Maryland
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#12. Horseshoe Casino
- Rating: 4/5 (24,154 reviews)
- Address: 1525 Russell St. Baltimore, Maryland
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#11. The Walters Art Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (1,487 reviews)
- Address: 600 North Charles St. Baltimore, Maryland
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#10. Antietam National Battlefield
- Rating: 5/5 (1,454 reviews)
- Address: 5831 Dunker Church Rd. Sharpsburg, Maryland
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#9. Inner Harbor
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,626 reviews)
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#8. Assateague Island National Seashore
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,192 reviews)
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#7. Fell's Point
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,810 reviews)
- Address: Fell St. Baltimore, Maryland
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#6. Ocean City Boardwalk
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,939 reviews)
- Address: 698 North Atlantic Ave. Ocean City, Maryland
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#5. Ocean City Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,321 reviews)
- Address: Ocean City, Maryland
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#4. Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,445 reviews)
- Address: 2400 East Fort Ave. Baltimore, Maryland
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#3. U.S. Naval Academy
- Rating: 5/5 (3,027 reviews)
- Address: 121 Blake Road Armel - Leftwich Visitor Center Annapolis, Maryland
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#2. Oriole Park at Camden Yards
- Rating: 5/5 (5,109 reviews)
- Address: 333 West Camden St. Baltimore, Maryland
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#1. National Aquarium
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7,267 reviews)
- Address: 501 East Pratt St. Baltimore, Maryland
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
