The village of Berlin began in the 1790s, it is believed that the name Berlin was derived from a contraction of Burleigh Inn. This tavern was located at the crossroads of the Philadelphia Post Road and Sinepuxent Road.
A complete contrast to Ocean City, the Assateague Islands National Seashore nature reserve to the south is a haven for rare sea birds, as well as wild ponies, presumably descended from those released here in the 17th c.
Assateague State Park is Maryland's only ocean park, located on Assateague Island. Visitors will enjoy fishing, swimming, beachcombing, sunbathing, surfing and camping on the two miles of ocean beach. Assateague State Park is also home to a variety of wildlife in the marsh areas.
The Calvin B Taylor House Museum is located in a restored house, built in 1832, with the west wing set up as a gallery displaying local memorabilia. The architecture and period furnishings are the highlight of the museum.
Hours:
May 25 to October 31: 1pm-4pm; Closed: Sun, Tue, Thu
Frontier Town is a camping resort that features a Western theme park. The Wild West era is depicted through staged holdups, street fights and cancan shows. The water park in Frontier Town features a giant water slide, family fun pool, wagon covered mini-slides and an 18-hole miniature golf course.
Hours:
May 25 to October 24: 10am-6pm
Tips: Admission includes Wild West Show, Water Park and Golf. Rates available for individual attractions.
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Assateague Islands National Seashore, Berlin
