March 3rd, 2010
Aberdeen, Maryland city that built the American army and American baseball epicenter is located 48 kilometers from Baltimore. The city has been the testing ground for U.S. Army since 1917. Visitors can access the Military Museum United States Army Ordnance Museum with a one-day pass, which will find a collection of historic artillery and tanks from around the world. But Aberdeen is also home of the legendary Ripken family, whose existence has been immortalized with pride in the ballpark, museum and playgrounds.
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February 27th, 2010
Hilton Suites Ocean City Oceanfront is an all suite oceanfront luxury hotel at 32nd Street in Ocean City Maryland.
Hilton Suites Ocean City Oceanfront is Ocean City’s only establishment to win AAA’s four diamond award.
Each suite contains a separate living and bedroom, a private oceanfront balcony, two flat-screen televisions, a Jacuzzi tub, and a fully-equipped kitchen. The property has three swimming pools, two restaurants and one great view.
Room Type: Suites
Open Season: All Year
Amenities: Meeting Space, Indoor Pool, Outdoor Pool, Handicap Accessible
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February 26th, 2010
The stadium opened in 1997 as Jack Kent Cooke Stadium, in honor of the recently deceased owner of the team, and the stadium site was known as Raljon. Before the stadium was built, the Wilson Farm was there.
The name “Raljon” is a portmanteau of Jack Kent Cooke’s sons’ first names – “Ralph” and “John.” Notably, Cooke was even able to register Raljon with the United States Postal Service as a legal alternate address for the 20785 zip code of Landover, Maryland, in which the stadium is located, and went to some lengths to require media to use Raljon in datelines from the stadium.
Location 1600 FedEx Way, Landover, Maryland 20785 The stadium has five levels – the Lower Level, the Club Level, the Lower and Upper Suite Levels, and the Upper Level. The Lower, Club, and Upper Levels are all named after important figures of the Redskins, NFL, and Washington, D.C. area. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 25th, 2010
The American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) is an art museum located in the Federal Hill neighborhood at 800 Key Highway in Baltimore, Maryland. The city agreed to give the museum a piece of land on the south shore of the Inner Harbor under the condition that its organizers would clean up residual pollution from a copper paint factory and a whiskey warehouse that formerly occupied the site. It has been designated by Congress as America’s national museum for self-taught art.
The founder and director of the AVAM is Rebecca Alban Hoffberger, a former psychiatric nurse who left her job to “trumpet the wonders of raw human creativity” [1]. She raised $7 million in six years from donors such as Anita Roddick. Designed by Rebecca Swanston and Alex Castro,[1] the museum was opened to the public on November 24, 1995. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 24th, 2010
Although many people know Hagerstown for its place in history, with nearby Antietam National Battlefield and other Civil War battles including the Battle of Hagerstown in July of 1863, they will be surprised to discover its rich cultural scene. The Washington County Museum is located in scenic City Parks and boasts an outstanding permanent collection with an active schedule of exhibitions, concerts, lectures, films and specials events for all ages.
Additionally, the Maryland Theater also serves as home to the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, which has become a significant regional force. The streets come alive with the Western Maryland Blues Festival in the summer, and many other events make Hagerstown a must see, and do, location. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 23rd, 2010
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.
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February 22nd, 2010
The Residence Inn Baltimore White Marsh has everything to keep you in shape. Conveniently located opposite the access of I-95 at exit 67B. Keep your routine with hot breakfast buffet, manager’s evening social and complimentary laundry facilities. All suites are clean, comfortable and 50% larger than standard hotel rooms. Stay productive with internet access high speed. Unwind in gym, practice your aim on fields or simply unwind with a game of pool in room bile.
The Residence Inn Baltimore White Marsh are minutes away from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, National Aquarium, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, M & T Bank Stadium and the Ripken Stadium. Take the complimentary tram White Marsh Mall to shop or enjoy a great dinner at The Avenue. Even IKEA. Local companies include Lockheed Martin, Martin State Airport, Comcast, Allison Transmissions, Johns Hopkins Bayview and Franklin Square Hospital. Our award-winning staff and wonderful accommodations make the Residence Inn Baltimore White Marsh the only place where you want to stay.
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February 21st, 2010
With the reconstruction of the inner harbor in the late 70s, Baltimore set the standard for urban renewal. While much of the city events are held in the port area, where there are many street entertainers, outdoor concerts, fireworks and parades, the surrounding neighborhoods offer all sorts of interesting landmarks, unique shops and great restaurants.
Stroll through the area of Fells Point, the oldest part of Baltimore, which resembles the old English village with its pubs and cobblestone streets. Take the kids to the Aquarium and discover the imaginative creations of the Visionary Art Museum. If you prefer, stop by the museum and birthplace of Babe Ruth to know in detail the life of the famous baseball player nicknamed the Great Bambino.
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