Upon arrival at the hotel, there was a doorman immediately at the taxi helping us to unload out luggage. He brought us up to reception and to our room. He was extremely helpful in answering our questions about the area and about places to eat. He sketched us a rough map of the area and even told us his favorite places around the hotel and the Inner Harbor. The hotel was clean and neat. The staff was incredibly friendly and went out of their ways to say “hello” and “good morning.” Checkout was easy, and it is at noon which is incredibly helpful as well. Overall, the Monaco Baltimore is a great place to stay!

Art Deco hotel in Baltimore near Washington Monument

Hotel Brexton is a gem of a boutique hotel. It’s in a 19th century red brick building, newly renovated with high-end style on the edge of an up-and-coming neighborhood of restaurants and antique stores. All the staff we met were friendly and happy to give recommendations. If you’re planning on going to the harbor, it’s not in walking distance, although we were told there is a free city shuttle. All in all, this hotel is a very pleasant, stylish surprise.

located in the hart of the fells point district of baltimore,this quaint 38-room historic inn sits directly on the waterfront, only a short water taxi ride from baltimore s inner harbor attraction. blending old world charm and new world comfort, this truly luxurious inn has consistently been reviewed by fodors, zagat, frommers and tripadvisor.com as one of the finest landmark address in baltimore. the staff is exceptional, the services impeccable, the historic waterfront location is romantic, and the product truly is lavish. local original art and sculpture, dramatic furnishings, and the inn s english garden courtyard give you a sense of warmth and comfort upon arrival. equally elegant and distinctive, the room appointments feature leather top mahogany writing desks, pillow tip mattresses, 30 lcd televisions, and free t-1 high-speed internet and wireless access. free secure parking and wonderful continental breakfast are included with your stay. .

With 65 miles of shoreline, Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County is Maryland’s largest freshwater lake. Stay in a lakeside cabin or lodge. You’ll have plenty of choices at this four-season resort area: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking and golf, among them.

Once temperatures drop (usually in mid to late November), there’s ice fishing at the lake. That’s also when skiers and snowboarders arrive at the Wisp at Deep Creek Mountain Resort. For something different, try snow tubing — Bear Claw Snow Tubing Park has seven 800-foot long tubing lanes. Want a more leisurely outing? Antique shops, a microbrewery and a winery are not far away.

Located in a river valley in “Mountain Maryland” – the Appalachians in Allegany County – Cumberland is an historic town (27 listings in the National Register of Historic Places) that has evolved into a vibrant arts community. A new Arts and Entertainment District is the cornerstone of a revived downtown section.

Stroll along Cumberland’s brick-paved streets and take note of the town’s varied architecture, reflecting styles of the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. You’ll discover an abundance of antiques shops, boutiques, galleries and dining spots. The Cumberland Theatre, opened in 1987, presents live performances.

Canal Place Heritage Area, at the western end of the C&O Canal, showcases the heritage of this former railroad hub. It also features an enticing mix of retail, galleries and recreation. Boat rides on the canal and excursions aboard an old-time train powered by a steam locomotive are available from Canal Place. Read the rest of this entry »

More Civil War battles were fought in the Capital Region than anywhere else in America.

Civil War Trails across Virginia and Maryland bring the stories of these battles and those who fought them to life on the very grounds were the action took place.

Walk in a soldier’s footsteps across the battlefields of Virginia and Maryland, attend Civil War related events, or don 1800s garb and take part in a battle reenactment. Visit the many historic churches, homes, museums and cemeteries while making your way along the trails.

In Maryland, the Civil War is best explored in the footsteps of generals, on the heels of an assassin and by understanding the stories of the citizens who survived the conflict. Four carefully mapped driving tours link together a collection of both well-known and less-known sites from Baltimore City, throughout the Chesapeake Region, Southern Maryland and into Western Maryland. Read the rest of this entry »

See the truly special landscape of the Mid-Atlantic Region and gain an appreciation for the working life of Maryland’s Eastern Shore farmers, watermen and merchants.
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Chesapeake City
Located along the historic Chesapeake and Delaware Canal connecting the Chesapeake Bay with the Delaware River. Visit the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Museum which recounts the history of the building of the 14-mile canal, one of only two commercially vital sea-level canals in the US.

Betterton Beach
Betterton emerged in the 1700’s as a small fishing village. Today this five acre landscaped, family oriented waterfront park has an exceptional sandy beach with 300 feet of frontage for swimming and 700 feet of shoreline access. Read the rest of this entry »

The Historic National Road was the country’s first federally financed road building project.

It served as the gateway to the West for early settlers. Follow the path of history and enjoy the natural beauty of Maryland’s Historic National Road.
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Casselman River Bridge State Park
The Casselman Bridge was built is 1813 and at 80 feet was the longest single span stone arch bridge of its time. Located near the bridge are historic buildings circa 1800 moved to the site from other locations in Western Maryland. The buildings have been restored and house the “Spruce Forest Artisan Village”, the Penn Alps Restaurant and Stanton’s Mill, a working grist mill. Read the rest of this entry »

It is one of the most popular saints in Central Europe. In fact, says a scholar who in his honor were erected not less than six hundred churches and chapels, and his name appears frequently in the toponomastica and folklore. The same scholar adds that he “awoke a particular devotion in times of the Crusades, and among the devotees Boemundo The prince of Antioch, taken prisoner by the infidels in 1100, attributed his release in 1103 the saint, and back Europe, donated to the shrine of Saint-Léonard-de-Noblac, as a former vote, silver chains similar to those he had taken during his captivity. ” San Leonardo is a saint “discovered” in the early eleventh century, and this time back the first biographies, which later inspired the adoration of him.

Leonardo was born on Galia under Emperor Anastasius, ie between 491 and 518. Like their parents, more noble, were friends of Clovis, the great chief of the Franks, he wanted to serve as godfather at the baptism of the child. When I was young, Leonardo did not want to follow the career of arms, preferring to get the service of San Remigio, who was bishop of Reims. Read the rest of this entry »

With the support of National Natural Resources Institute (INRENA), through the guard of this important natural protected area, the proposed objectives were achieved, as the school sought to Puerto Bermudez know part of their natural heritage and to become aware of geography, ecology and biodiversity of the basin and can thus better evaluate and protect natural resources from its scope.

The main objectives of the course were to know the cloud forest and its importance in the ecosystem and the barrel of Huancabamba, located in the National Park. In addition, identify the major rivers of the watershed and the species most characteristic fauna and flora, sensitize the group on the impact of human activities in the watershed, and learn from the efforts of students and teachers of the school Tupac Amaru Pozuzo in the field of environmental education.

At the conclusion of the event were distributed to the winning students a diploma for having Read the rest of this entry »