10 Great Family Vacations in Maryland If You're on a Budget

Ocean City, Paradise Plaza Inn, from $59/night
This is the perfect place to grab some sun and to relax on the beach. Ocean City is great for families as it is a cheap vacation with many activities to pursue and participate in along the boardwalk and on the beach. If you long to parasail and paraglide then Ocean City, Maryland is the place to be in order to experience the open air and the water.

Upper Marlboro: Executive Inn & Suites, from $150/night
Part of Prince George’s County and only about 30 minutes from D.C., Upper Marlboro is the perfect place to stay to experience the capital without the typical metro hassle, plus it’s close to other nearby Baltimore counties, such as Largo and Hyattsville.
Assateague State Park: Comfort Suites, Chincoteague, from $129/night
Known for its wildlife (such as its waterfowl and wild horses) Assateague State Park also has its own camping grounds and areas to fish. Want to camp overnight? Call a ranger and reserve a spot online.

Bethesda: Double Tree by Hilton, from $85/night
Because it’s so close to D.C., Bethesda is home to countless commuting professionals. As such, it offers plenty of fine yet affordable restaurants and shopping opportunities while offering families the choice to either venture into exciting Virginia and D.C. or stay away from tourist traps.
Solomon’s Island: Quality Inn Solomon’s, from $87/night
Solomon’s Island offers a mountain of budget activities perfect for visiting families, including firework displays, harvest festivals, and marinas with docked boats, as well as a number of seafood restaurants (Maryland crab cakes are a must).

Baltimore: Hotel Indigo, from $182.30/night
One of the best ways to experience Baltimore is to spend time in downtown’s Inner Harbor. There, you will find a Ripley’s Believe It or Not, many restaurants (try the fudge shop), and souvenir shops. Visit the Baltimore World Trade Center for fantastic views from atop the building.

Owings Mills: Hilton Garden Inn, from $155/night
Owings Mills bustles with activity from the new homes being constructed to the variety of new restaurants and stores bringing more commerce back to the area. For a low key vacation, this Baltimore county has a number of places to venture to as a family, including the movies, restaurants, and sightseeing attractions.

Hampstead: Best Western Westminster Hotel, from $91/night
On the way to Pennsylvanie? Hampstead is the perfect place to stay on the way. Many local residents have lived in this rural area for a decades, if not generations. Families can try go-karting, shopping, sightseeing, even touring some the area’s wineries.

Yurts in Allegheny Mountains: Savage River Lodge, from $260/night
These yurts are definitely a luxurious yet cost-effective way to travel as they can have double occupancy and provide many perks, such as heated floors. Families planning vacations in one of these yurts will be pleasantly surprised at the state of these luxurious getaways.

Deep Creek: The Garrett Inn, from $77/night
Deep Creek is the perfect place to venture to for a group vacation. Families can rent a cabin from the resort or choose a nearby hotel.
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