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DAYTRIPS: BERLIN, MD

World’s First Mermaid Museum In Berlin, MD

BERLIN – A new space in Berlin aims to celebrate the myth and magic of the mermaid.

The Mermaid Museum, being billed as the world’s first, opened in Berlin last weekend. Created by artist and photographer Alyssa Maloof, the museum has been designed to be a mystical place for visitors to explore the centuries-old fascination with the mermaid.

“I got the siren’s call for a mermaid museum,” Maloof said.

Maloof said the idea had been on her mind FINISH READING HERE

Welcome to Downtown Berlin Maryland

Downtown Berlin is a thriving and diverse community designated both as a Maryland Main Street Community and an Arts and Entertainment District located just 8 miles from Ocean City and Assateague National Seashore. Named the BEST Town for Shopping by USA Today in both 2018 and 2020. Berlin was also a Top 10 Great American Main Street, twice!

Our Main Street boasts over 60 retail shops, galleries, antiques 15+ dining establishments, live music venues, coffee shops, bakeries, butcher and local seafood market, sweets, antiques and more.

The Arts are alive in Berlin with galleries featuring local art and handcrafts.

History is everywhere with 47 structures on the National Historic Register. The Taylor House Museum is the local archive for all things historic in Berlin.

Come visit Berlin and join us for a quiet journey back in time where we are Historically Charming & Artistically Alive.

Our Welcome Center located at 14 S. Main Street, features a 24/7 vestibule full of information about our shops, restaurants, excursions, events & more. One of our volunteers is there to help you Monday-Friday 11am-4pm.

MAY
Every Sunday, 9am – 1pm | Berlin Farmers Market
Sat May 3, 10am – 6pm | Berlin Jazz & Blues, Wine & Brews
Sun May 11, 9am – 1pm | Art & Vintage Market
Sat May 17, 8am – 2pm | Berlin Spring Cruisers Classic Car Show
Mon May 26, 11am – 5pm | Berlin Memorial Day Parade on Flower Street

JUNE
Every Sunday, 9am – 1pm | Berlin Farmers Market
Fri June 20, 6pm – 8pm | Berlin Bathtub Races

JULY
Every Sunday, 9am – 1pm | Berlin Farmers Market
Tue Jul 3, At Dusk | Berlin Fireworks at Heron Park
Sat Jul 12, 12pm – 5pm| Hot Summer Swing on Main Street

AUGUST
Every Sunday, 9am – 1pm | Berlin Farmers Market
Sat Aug 2, 10am – 3pm | Peach Festival
Sat Aug 23, 12pm – 5pm | Berlin Chili Pepper Festival

SEPTEMBER
Every Sunday, 9am – 1pm | Berlin Farmers Market
Sat Sep 6, 12pm – 5pm | Berlin Small Town Block Party
Fri Sep 19, 6pm – 10pm | Berlin Fiddlers Convention
Sat Sep 20, 11am – 5pm | Berlin Fiddlers Convention