Pocomoke City, "The Friendliest Town on the Eastern Shore" is also right on the Pocomoke River, only a short cruise from the excellent fishing in Pocomoke Sound. Cypress Park, with docks along the river, invites you to visit the town by boat. The Costen House, a splendid example of late Victorian style, features a delightful public garden. A 1920's theatre is one of only three remaining genuine "art deco" movie houses in Maryland, complete with curtain and piano. Pocomoke City's public golf course is open all year.

Historic Berlin's newly restored downtown captures the charm of a turn-of-the-century main street. You'll catch the spirit of the era in the shops, hotel and the Calvin B. Taylor Museum's collection of local memorabilia. Close by are Stephen Decatur Park, harness racing and public golf courses. Assateague State Park and Assateague Island National Seashore, just east of Berlin, offer unique recreational opportunities. The miles of unspoiled beach, dunes and marsh are home to waterbirds, wildlife and the famous free-roaming pony herd. Enjoy camping, swimming, fishing, hunting and hiking in nature's coastal wilderness.

Ten miles of clean, wide, white, free, sandy beach, Maryland's famous resort sparkles with sun, fun, excitement and entertainment for the whole family. Great shopping, fine dining, amusements and nightlife are all here fabulous variety. The three mile boardwalk features one of the nation's oldest operating handcarved wooden merry-go-rounds and the Lifesaving Museum, dedicated to the oceanfront heroics of the resort. At the marina, charter boats are ready to take you out after marlin and tuna or watch the commercial catch come in at the nearby West Ocean City harbor.

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Authentic 19th century
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Indian copper beads and painpot