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Berlin, Maryland: Frontier Town

Train robberies, gun fights, and can-can shows occur daily (in summer) in the Wild West of coastal Atlantic Maryland. Open since 1959, though marketed now for its water park. Big statue out front of a gunslinger on a rearing horse.

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Frontier Town

I'm certain it goes back further than the 70s -- at least to the early 60s and perhaps even to the late 50s. They had a "Boot Hill" section with a collection of headstones with usually humorous epitaphs. The one I remember was "Here lies Singing Sal -- a real determined performer. It took nine shots to shut her up." It still makes me smile to think of it. :-)

[Rich Hurley, 07/22/2000]
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Yes, Frontier Town is still open, near Ocean City, MD. You have to pan for your own gold now, and the robbers still try to steal it on both the stage coach and train rides.

[Sandy Krause, 07/17/1997]
Frontier Town

There was a Frontier Town outside Ocean City, MD not long ago. Anyone have more info on it? It was a cool place the one time I went back in the 70s. I remember stagecoach rides where a robber stopped our trip & demanded the "gold" we were given at the start of the trip. I also remember a dance hall show & a place where you could personalize the headlines of the Frontier Town newspaper.

[Lori Sampson, 06/01/1997]

Frontier Town

Frontier Town

Address:
8430 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, MD
Directions:
From US Hwy 50 turn south onto Hwy 611/Stephen Decatur Hwy and drive four miles.
Hours:
Summer daily 10 am - 6 pm. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
410-641-0057
Admission:
Adults $14.
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