Overview
Worcester County is best known as the location of Ocean City (which has its own article). Although many drive right through the rest of Worcester County without stopping, it has several small towns with historic buildings that make a great side trip from Ocean City.
12 sights · 2 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Rural Worcester County
Historic St. Martin's Church Museum
Mid 18th century church now used for public events.
Calvin B. Taylor House
Historic house museum
Rackliffe House
A 1740 house and plantation overlooking Assateague Island and Sinepuxent Bay.
Queponco Railway Station
Built in 1910.
Julia A. Purnell Museum
A small museum with a huge collection (obviously not all of it is on display at any given time) of artifacts related to the history of the county. There are frequent temporary exhibits from the collection, as well as fro…
Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum
A working museum town on the site of a small early-nineteenth century bog-iron furnace town, with artisans in period costume and the like.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 28°F. Wettest: Aug and Mar. (climate data from nearby Ocean City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SBY Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport, Salisbury — 13 mi away. Directions
- OCE Ocean City Municipal Airport, Ocean City — 17 mi away. Directions
- BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore — 98 mi away (major hub). Directions
Worcester County is usually accessed through U.S. 50, which runs through the north part of the county and connects Ocean City and connects the county to points west. U.S. 113 runs north–south through the county, connecting most of the historic towns.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $140–$140 a night (typical $150), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$180, mid-range ~$220, comfortable ~$310.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 3-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Julia A. Purnell Museum, Pocomoke State Forest, Girdletree Barnes Bank Museum
- Lunch Four Season's Pizza
- Afternoon Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum, Isaac Costen House
- Evening Elliott's Tavern
Day 2
- Morning Ocean Breeze Alpacas, Calvin B. Taylor House
- Afternoon Rackliffe House, Queponco Railway Station
Day 3
- Morning Historic St. Martin's Church Museum, Showell-Mariner House
- Afternoon Pocomoke Canoe Company
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
Worcester County is usually accessed through U.S. 50, which runs through the north part of the county and connects Ocean City and connects the county to points west. U.S. 113 runs north–south through the county, connecting most of the historic towns.
Get around
The small towns themselves are walkable and there is no need to drive, but you will want a car to explore more remote attractions like Furnace Town and Pocomoke Forest.
See
Do
Buy
Snow Hill, as a tourist-friendly small town, has a number of small art galleries for a fun browse, on Washington and Green streets, just off Market St downtown.
Eat
Eat Four Season's Pizza
A local favorite for a quick casual meal, with good pizza.
Drink
Drink Elliott's Tavern
The hours are pretty short for a place for drinks, but it's a good friendly option nonetheless, and fine place for casual food.
Sleep
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Nearby
Assateague Island
Park · 4 listings · 13 mi away
Princess Anne
City / town · 7 listings · 16 mi away
Chincoteague
City / town · 27 listings · 17 mi away
Salisbury
City / town · 8 listings · 17 mi away
Ocean City
City / town · 54 listings · 20 mi away
Fenwick Island
City / town · 30 listings · 27 mi away
Laurel
City / town · 4 listings · 28 mi away
Crisfield
City / town · 6 listings · 28 mi away
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