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5 day trips to make when you're in town for Bike Week
By KristinSeptember 13, 20173 min read
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And no, you can't ride your bike on the boards unless you're participating in the annual 9/11 Parade of Brothers parade. Which is sad for bikers, but probably the best for non-biker boardwalk pedestrians.
Berlin
At only about a 20 minute drive from Ocean City, Berlin is easily one of the most accessible and beautiful nearby towns to bike to. Peruse the antique shops downtown, grab a drink at the Wine Bar before dining in a 100-year-old theatre-turned-restaurant and be sure to take a look at the community mural that's underway outside of the Visitor Center. Berlin is most famous for providing the backdrop to movies like Tuck Everlasting and Runaway Bride, but once you get to know the town you'll see that there's plenty of things that make it one of the Coolest Small Towns in America.Salisbury
If you biked Route 50 to get to Ocean City, then you already drove right through Salisbury, the biggest city on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Salisbury often attracts visitors from OC who want to do a little shopping at the Salisbury Mall or catch a movie at the Regal Cinemas, but the city also has a number of fun, local things to do, from visiting the animals at the free Salisbury Zoo to drinking a craft beer at Evo or Rubber Soul.Pocomoke
Pocomoke is a bit of a drive, about 45 minutes from Ocean City, but it's well worth the trip--especially if you're interested in any combination of nature and local history. The town sits on the banks of the Pocomoke River, which makes it the perfect place to go for a peaceful day of fishing or boating. Pocomoke is also home to the Delmarva Discovery Center, an interactive museum that'll teach you all about the history and geography of the Eastern Shore and, as a bonus for animal lovers, includes an otter habitat.Chincoteague
The small town of Chincoteague on Chincoteague Island, on the Eastern Shore of Virginia just past the MD/VA border, is a great place for a bike ride. You can drive through the town's quaint, bustling Main Street and stop at restaurants and local businesses at your leisure, or head straight to the beach on the Virginia portion of Assateague Island (and if you don't mind walking up about 140 ft., be sure to check out the Assateague Light, too!).Coastal Delaware
If you've thought about exploring Fenwick Island, Dewey Beach, Rehoboth or Bethany, why not just drive through all of the hotspots on Delaware's coast? It's a straight shot down Coastal Highway from Ocean City north to Rehoboth, and each town along the Shore has its own unique beach, shopping and dining experience to offer. For more information on Ocean City's Bike Week, join the conversation with OC locals and tourists on our forum. (And yes, motorcycles can be noisy, but don't let that scare you away from all the fun!)About Kristin
Kristin is a writer and photographer in Ocean City, Maryland, and is the content manager for OceanCity.com and other State Ventures, LLC sites. She loves getting reader-submitted stories and photos, so send her an email anytime. She also works part-time at the Art League of Ocean City and the Ocean City Film Festival and lives just off the peninsula with her dog and fiancé. Her photos can be found on Instagram @oc_kristin.
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