Bike Our Less Traveled Roads

Snow Hill "The undiscovered treasure of the EasternShore."

Enormous sycamores and stately historic homes, churches, and public buildings reflect the rich heritage of Worcester County's seat of government. Stroll the quiet side streets or along the banks of the hauntingly beautiful Pocomoke River.

Museums

		Julia Purnell Museum (410) 632-0515.
		Mt. Zion One-Room School Museums.

Parks

		Byrd Park: a public boat ramp and "no license required" fishing pier.
		Sturgis Park: site of the annual canoe jousting championships.

Bed and Breakfast Inns

		Snow Hill Inn & Restaurant, 104 E. Market Street. (410) 632-2102.
		Chanceford Hall, 209 E. Federal Street. (410) 632-2231.
		River House Inn, 201 E. Market Street. (410) 632-2722.

Attractions

		Pocomoke River Canoe Company: canoe and bike rentals.
		Tillie the Tug: scenic tugboat cruises on the Pocomoke River.

Nassawango Iron Furnace and Furnace Town: 19th century industrial villageand Maryland's only bog ore furnace. Museum and guild shops. (410) 632-2032.

Public Landing: picnicking, swimming, fishing and crabbing on the ChincoteagueBay.

Pocomoke City: "The friendliest town on the EasternShore."

Settled in the 1600's, Pocomoke City is nestled on the banks of the Pocomoke River. Visit the charming downtown district and stroll across the historic Pocomoke River Bridge.

Museums

Costen House Museum and rose garden on Market Street. Open second and fourth Sundays by appointment. (410) 957-0972.

Attractions

Pocomoke City Nature & Exercise Trait: A four mile hiking trail connecting Cypress Park to Winter Quarters Landing.

Parks

Cypress Park: picnic areas, playground, tennis and boardwalk beside the river. Dockage available.

Bed and Breakfast Inns

Littleton's Bed and Breakfast, 407 Second Street. (410) 957-1645.

Berlin: "Discover the real Eastern Shore."

Berlin is a small gem of traditional Eastern Shore life. It's historic district has gigantic magnoliatrees, notable old homes, and a downtown Victorian Main Street. Browse the shops and meet our friendly people.

Museums

Calvin B. Taylor House Museum. (410) 641-1019

Parks

Stephen Decatur Park: picnic areas, restrooms and playground.

Attractions

		Antique and other interesting shops.
		Old Globe Theatre: shops, art gallery, movie festivals and live music.

Bed and Breakfast Inns and Hotel

		Atlantic Hotel, 2 Main Street. (410) 641-3589.
		The Holland House, 5 Bay Street. (410) 641-1956.
		Merry Sherwood Plantation, 8909 Worcester Hwy. (U.S. Route 113). (410) 641-2112.

...And Linger Along Your Way!

Pocomoke River State Forest and Park:
The Pocomoke ("dark waters") River is the deepest and swiftest tidal river of its width in the United States. Designated by the National Environmental Trust as a Wild and Scenic River, it winds its way through the northern most cypress swamp in the country. Bald eagles, snowy egrets, great blue heron, osprey, otters, muskrat and deer inhabit the areas along the rivers banks.(410) 632-2566.

		Milburn Landing Area (west side of the river): offers camping, picnic areas, restrooms, naturetrails, fishing playground and parking facilities.
		Shad Landing Area (east side of the river) camping, picnic areas, restrooms, nature trails, fishing,store and snack bar, canoe rentals and parking facilities.

Viewtrail 100 Bike Trail offers cyclists a scenic tour of over 100 miles of Worcester County's unspoiled countryside. The trail takes a circular route, traveling along small country roads, through farmlands and forest, alongside the Pocomoke River, tributary creeks and beautiful cypress swamp. Passing through the historic towns of Snow Hill, Berlin and Pocomoke City the trail offers visitors true Eastern Shore friendliness and charm; it is also a short distance from the Atlantic Ocean and Assateague Island National Seashore. A wide variety of accommodations are available nearby including hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts and campgrounds; there is also a variety of eating establishments and picnic grounds to choose from.

For information about accommodations, activities and attractions contact:

Worcester County Tourism Office
105 Pearl Street, P.O. Box 208
Snow Hill, Maryland 21863
(410) 632-3110 or 1-800-852-0335

Berlin Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 212
Berlin, Maryland 21811
(410) 641-4775

Snow Hill Area Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 176
Snow Hill, Maryland 21863
(410) 632-0809

Pocomoke City Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 356
Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851
(410) 957-1919

Pocomoke River State Forest and Park
Milburn Landing Area and
Shad Landing Area
3461 Worcester Highway
Snow Hill, Maryland 21863
(410) 632-2566

Assateague State Park
7307 Stephen Decatur Highway
Berlin, Maryland 21811
(410) 641-2120

Assateague Island National Seashore
7206 National Seashore Lane
Berlin, Maryland 21811
(410) 641-3030

University of Maryland
Cooperative Extension Service
P. O. Box 219
Snow Hill, Maryland 21863
(410) 632-1972

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