Packing a lot into a small Midatlantic package, it offers urbanity (Baltimore, DC bedroom communities Rockville & Bethesda), beach resorts (Ocean City), quaint Chesapeake bay towns, and one of America's prettier state capitals, Annapolis.

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Antrim 1844 & Ladew Topiary Gardens in 'Spring Has Sprung & U.S. Gardens Await Discovery'

Spring is here, and summer's already around the corner!  If you’re a flower gardener - and the National Gardening Association estimates that members of over a third of U.S. households are - you already may have begun to till soil and plant seeds. And those who like to travel as well as garden (as well as those who enjoy gardens more by watching than working), now is time to plan a trip to take in some of Mother Nature’s bountiful beauty. Gardens come in a variety of types, sizes and offerings.…

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Assateague Island cited as one of USA's best surfing spots

  When it comes to surfing, Hawaii and California are of course the most famous states in the USA (and for places in the latter, like Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Malibu, Newport Beach, and Venice Beach, fly into Los Angeles International Airport and can an amazing deal at NÜ Car Rentals). But 21 other states also border oceans, with varyiing qualities of surfing in many. Here are five of the best, should your travels take you there (with at least three in driving distance of another NÜ…

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4 must-see museums in/around Baltimore

When you think of world art meccas, the likes of Paris, Amsterdam, New York, and London are what typically come to mind. But there are quite a few others which are home to surprisingly rich art culture, and a good example, just a half hour's drive from Baltimore-Washington International Airport, is Maryland's largest city (pop. 602,000). nd you will be surprised by the rich and impressive art culture found in this city. And here are four excellent examples: read post

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A stellar stay at the Commander Hotel in Ocean City

Notyourbroom Ocean City is a resort town on a barrier island off a stretch of southern Maryland coast, featuring miles of beach; a wooden boardwalk lined with restaurants, shops, theme-park attractions, and quite a few hotels. So on a recent visit with my daughter, we had a lot to choose from. We bypassed the chain properties in favor of a cherished local independent, the Commander. And I'm so glad we did. read complete post

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  • Despite its small size (around just 12,500 square miles), the Old Line State is packed with natural beauty, and the website OnlyinYourState.com has come up with a list of its ten most beautiful lakes. Interestingly, they're all reservoirs, as there are apparently no (!) natural lakes in Maryland : https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/maryland/most-beautiful-lakes-md/
  • It's repositioning day at The World on Wheels as we leave the protest laden streets of Baltimore for the short train trip to Washington, DC. Capital Transitions - Riding the Rails to Washington, D.C.
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    The World on Wheels
    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
  • At The World on Wheels, in our quest to see all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums, today we notche number 24. It's Game Day in Charm City.
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    The World on Wheels
    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
  • Today at The World on Wheels, it's our latest entry into our Fields of Dreams reports. It's Orioles Park at Camden Yards, one of baseball's classic stadiums.
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    The World on Wheels
    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
  • We're on the bus for history in a very hot and muggy Baltimore today at The World on Wheels. Chasing History in Baltimore
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    The World on Wheels
    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
  • Plenty of patriotic celebrations in Baltimore,* but let's not forget to have some fun, too, huh?  http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/baltimore-travel-museum

    *The 199th anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner is Sept. 14.  

  • PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

    My friend Alex Feshenko has a new exhibition that opens tonight. Drop in for some wine and cheese and eye-pleasing images

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    Photo Exhibit & Reception "World Confessions" by Alexander Feshenko
    Friday, October 1 · 6-9pm
    large private office space, 1 block from Bethesda metro
    7508 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD
  • Beyond the Civil War: The 10-day Gettysburg Festival (music, theater, culinary arts, etc.) begins today. http://bit.ly/d6y6SI
    The Gettysburg Festival
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  • Delighted to be joining this group. I'm now blogging for Chesapeake Life Magazine, with Delmarva Drives. That's also the name of my website:
    www.delmarvasdrives.com. It's a work in progress, an on-line resource for all activities, culture, and food in Southern Delaware and the Eastern Shores of Maryland & Virginia.
  • Maryland, my Maryland. What a beautiful state, and it is my pleasure to bring getaway ideas in Maryland the other Mid-Atlantic states to our followers at www.tripsandgetaways.com.
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