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In Maryland, there are 19 scenic trails that reflect the rich heritage of the region around each of them. When driving in these trails, visitors and residents can explore the road less traveled and enjoy Maryland further.
Each path has a characteristic and must meet one of the six intrinsic aspects of quality required to be a State scenic trails: historical, scenic, cultural, recreational, archaeological and geological disposal.
Three paths that are part of the collection of scenic trails Americans have achieved national distinction, and are the most important trails around the country. These three Americans scenic trails include the scenic pathway from the region of Chesapeake (Chesapeake Country), the Catoctin Mountain (Catoctin Mountain) and the National Historic Trail (Historic National Road). Read the rest of this entry »
With so much to do in Maryland, is guaranteed to find something to satisfy everyone. In Delaware, also known as the United States in miniature (“America in Miniature”), visitors can climb mountains in the morning and reach the Atlantic coast at sunset.
Are you a history buff? The interesting geographical location of Maryland ensured that the state was a center of military activity during the U.S. Civil War.
Maryland has four paths of the Civil War (Civil War Trails) fit to drive that allow visitors to follow in the footsteps of the soldiers of this historic era.
Maryland also has the first federally funded road in the United States. The National Historic Trail (Historic National Road) paved the way for westward expansion. Today, travelers can follow the evolution of the history of transport to go this route and stop to buy some great antiques on the road.
Baltimore International Airport Terminal D
Nestled in the heart of Terminal D International Airport in Baltimore, at the end of the terminal and almost hidden, Rum Island Bar is however a place not to be missed while waiting for a plane to Baltimore. It must be said that the friendly restaurants and bars are not numerous in this terminal and is therefore somewhat constrained as we went to sit on the “terrace” of this bar / restaurant. Well we took! The atmosphere that prevails is rather warm and friendly, the drinks are not excessive and the place turns out very nice indeed.
Baltimore International Airport
Nestled in the heart of Terminal D International Airport in Baltimore, about fifty miles from the center of the federal capital of Washington, Candy Express is a small shop that gave us the eye during our wait at the airport. It must be said that the choice is particularly wide, with sweets of all kinds: delicious handmade chocolates, chocolate more industries such as Lindt truffles (but the store has the advantage to sell the unit, which is almost never the case elsewhere), international or candy as American as the Jelly Beans … In short, impossible to resist, and anyway, we’d advise against it!
Ocean City is within the state of Maryland of the few places with beaches to enjoy. The truth is that it is a bit out of urban centers like Baltimore and Towson, but it’s worth going to enjoy a day at the beach to more American style.
Full of restaurants and shops, has a special charm. Like everything else, is quite exaggerated. For example, San Fermin celebrate their particular and alcohol and “party” is one of its major attractions.
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 »
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 »
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.