3-Day Family Friendly Itinerary to Explore Maryland

  1. Day 1: National Aquarium, Baltimore
    Estimated Time from Previous Location: 25 minutes (10 miles)

    The National Aquarium in Baltimore is a wonderful way to start your family trip with its stunning exhibits showcasing marine life from different parts of the world. Your kids will enjoy the dolphin show and get to touch a jellyfish, sea star or horseshoe crab in the interactive exploration zone.

  2. Day 2: Six Flags America, Upper Marlboro
    Estimated Time from Previous Location: 53 minutes (39 miles)

    Six Flags America is a thrilling amusement park that offers an array of roller coasters, rides and entertainment options. The most popular attraction is the Bourbon Street Fireball, a 70-mph looping coaster. If your family is seeking more laid-back fun, they can enjoy shows, water rides, and kiddie attractions.

  3. Day 3: Chesapeake Beach Water Park, Chesapeake Beach
    Estimated Time from Previous Location: 40 minutes (23.5 miles)

    On day 3, enjoy a day trip to Chesapeake Beach Water Park that boasts a lazy river, splash pads, and water slides. Once you are done with the water activities, relax in the shaded groves or rent a cabana to refuel. Their all-day cabana rentals come with wait staff service, a fridge stocked with refreshing beverages and shaded seating.

Estimates of Time and Costs

  • National Aquarium admission fee (2-3 hours, $40 per adult, $30 per child)
  • Six Flags America (6-8 hours, $80 per adult, $70 per child)
  • Chesapeake Beach Water Park (5-6 hours, $24 per adult, $18 per child)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $408 for a family of four

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, you can visit other family-friendly places like Discovery Station at Hagerstown or National Children's Museum. If you want to reduce travel time, Prince George's County Parks & Recreation is a fantastic local attraction that has an indoor playground, climbing wall, and other fun activities.

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