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Summer Road Trips from JHU

If for some reason or another, you're stuck on campus for the summer, don't miss out on the fun!

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Summer Road Trips from JHU

Staying at Johns Hopkins for the summer for summer research, classes or a job? Same. Since we all know very well that there is a finite amount of things to do around campus, here are some ideas for road trips that require less than a three hour drive so you can get away on weekends.

1. Hershey Park, PA (87 miles; 1:30 hours)

13 roller coasters and 14 water rides, plus the nostalgia of childhood –– and also chocolate!

2. Philadelphia, PA (104 miles; 1:50 hours)

Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philly cheesesteak!

3. Harper's Ferry, WV (76 miles; 1:20 hours)

Dust off the history books before visiting the place where abolitionist John Brown historically tried to mobilize a slave revolt. But don't worry, there's also beautiful scenery!

4. Billy Goat Trail, MD (53 miles; 1:00 hour)

A rocky and exciting train with a great view (or so says a Maryland friend).

5. Gettysburg, PA (57 miles; 1:15 hours)

More history! The Battle of Gettysburg was the turning point of the Civil War and led to Lincoln's famed "Gettysburg Address."

6. Ocean City, MD (143 miles; 2:50 hours)

Complete with a boardwalk and most importantly, a beach (for when the Inner Harbor somehow doesn't cut it).

7. Calvert Cliffs State Park, MD (80 miles; 1:40 hours)

A little more quiet and modest, this is a secluded park with lots of wildlife and stunning cliffs.

8. Cape May, NJ (152 miles; 2:50 hours)

Who says there's nothing in Jersey? (speaking as a native Jerseyan, of course)

9. Rehoboth Beach, DE (123 miles; 2:30 hours)

Another possibility for a beach!

10. Shenandoah National Park, VA (113 miles; 2:00 hours)

Everyone's heard the song, so it's only fair that you should visit the place that it was based on.

11. Catoctin Mountain State Park, MD (75 miles; 1:20 hours)

Considered one of the best state parks in Maryland!

12. Tuckahoe State Park, MD (70 miles; 1:30 hours)

More hiking!

13. Patapsco Valley State Park, MD (22 miles; 0:30 hours)

This is actually close enough to be a day trip, tbh. But just because it's close doesn't mean it's not a road trip!

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