Baltimore, Maryland — Several affordable road trips within a day’s drive of Baltimore offer spring break escapes for students attending Johns Hopkins University, Towson University and other area colleges.
With thousands of students living across Baltimore campuses, nearby destinations throughout Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic provide travel opportunities that often require only a few hours on the road, according to regional tourism organizations.
One of the most popular drives heads west to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. The park’s Skyline Drive follows the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers scenic overlooks, hiking trails and wildlife viewing areas.
Students also frequently travel east to Ocean City, Maryland, where visitors explore miles of Atlantic beaches and a well-known boardwalk lined with shops and waterfront attractions.
Another common getaway is Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, a historic town located at the meeting point of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. The area offers hiking trails along the Appalachian Trail and sweeping views of the surrounding valleys.
Travelers looking for a city experience often head north to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where visitors explore historic landmarks including Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and the revitalized Delaware River waterfront.
Closer to home, Deep Creek Lake in western Maryland provides mountain scenery, lakeside parks and hiking trails throughout Garrett County.
Baltimore’s location along the Interstate 95 corridor places beaches, mountains and historic cities within reach of a manageable road trip.
For younger travelers and college students managing tight budgets, these destinations provide opportunities to explore the Mid-Atlantic while staying within driving distance of Baltimore’s university campuses.
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