Sightseeing Sunday: Weird Things to Do in Maryland
Looking for weird things to do in Maryland? We’ve been collecting roadside oddities, oversized objects, offbeat attractions, and stops that make you wonder why a Ouija board inventor’s tombstone is a tourist stop.
Fun Facts About Maryland
Annapolis, Maryland briefly served as the capital of the United States, from 1783 to 1784.
The Star-Spangled Banner was written in Baltimore Harbor during the War of 1812.
Wild ponies roam freely on Assateague Island off Maryland’s coast.
Maryland leads the country in blue crab and soft clam production.
Maryland brings unexpected roadside gems — WWI ship graveyards, Ouija board tombstones, and the world’s largest pencil. Some of these attractions we’ve visited, others are still on our radar. When we’ve been somewhere, the link takes you to our photo page with details and snark. Otherwise, you’ll head to their official site — assuming one exists, since sometimes that’s half the adventure.
Unique Attractions & Weird Things to Do in Maryland
Weird Roadside & Oddities
Baltimore
John Wilkes Booth Gravesite – Located at 1501 Greenmount Ave.
Ouija Board Inventor’s Tombstone – Located at 1501 Greenmount Ave.
World’s Largest Pencil – Located at 2418 N. Charles St.
Bethesda
Starry Night Artwork Made of Doorknobs – Located near Norfolk Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue intersection.
Germantown
Giant Cider Barrel – Roadside landmark at 20410 N. Frederick Rd.
Mallows Bay
Ship Graveyard – WWI-era vessels you can kayak around.
Factory Tours & Behind-the-Scenes
Baltimore
Amazon Fulfillment Center Tour – Behind-the-scenes warehouse operations.
Plan Your Maryland Road Trip
We’re always adding new weird things to do in Maryland to this list, so check back for more roadside attractions, quirky museums, oversized oddities, and future road trip discoveries.
Where to next? Check out our Virginia roadside attractions guide for more Mid-Atlantic oddities, browse our complete roadside attractions by state guide, get tips for traveling with pets, or head back to the Right At The Light homepage.
Interactive Map: Weird Roadside Stops We’re Tracking
This map includes weird roadside attractions, big-rig friendly stops, and places still on our running road trip list across the country.