The town's residential areas preserve nearly two centuries of architectural heritage from the Federal, Victorian and American schools of architecture. Many of the historic homes are graced by mature shade trees and shrubs. Magnolias, sycamores, tulip poplars, bald cypress and ginkgo trees add to the beauty of Berlin's peaceful streets. The Town has undergone considerable revitalization of its historic downtown commercial district since the late 1980s, through a joint effort between the public and private sectors. The downtown and adjacent historic district are listed on the National Register of Historic Place, as are several individual buildings.
Berlin has all the special character of the southern Eastern Shore.
Harmonious rows of red brick buildings line Berlin's downtown Main Street offering a number of antique, jewelry, and gift shops as well as several excellent restaurants. Berlin is located in Worcester County, Maryland's only county bordering the Atlantic Ocean.