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Tag Archives: Maryland
Visit Frederick and Feather Your Nest
The British poet Dame Edith Sitwell declared that, “winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a good friend’s hand and for a talk beside the fire. It is the time for home.”
A trip to Frederick can help turn your house into a place Dame Edith would happily hibernate in. Founded in 1745 by German and English settlers, the historic town has long been recognized as a go-to place for antique furnishings. The Clintons were said to stop and shop here on their way to Camp David, so you never who you might rub elbows with. Continue reading
Posted in Shopping & Antiques
Tagged angelcakes, Antiques, Cupcakes, day trip, Emporium Antiques, Everedy Square, Fabulous Finds, First Saturday, Frederick, Great Stuff by Paul, Heritage Antiques, Home Essentials of Frederick, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic, Salvaged, Shab Row, Sweet Angela's Cupcakery, The Dream House, The Little Pottery Shop, The Loft at Antique Imports
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American Visionary Art Museum
What goes around comes around. Maybe that’s why visitors emerge from All Things Round: Galaxies, Eyeballs and Karma, now at the American Visionary Art Museum, feeling at peace with the world. It’s like a big hug from humanity, reminding us that life is good … for those who believe it. Continue reading
Posted in Offbeat & On Tour
Tagged American Visionary Art Museum, AVAM, Baltimore, day trip, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic, sightseeing
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Middle of Nowhere – Poems & Images from the C&O Canal
Happy holidays! Roamingtheplanet.com is on hiatus from travel this week, enjoying festivities with family and friends.
The following posting is an introduction to “Middle of Nowhere,” a book of poems by George Owens and photography by Paul Jean. Continue reading
In Ellicott City, Everything Old Is New Again
A visit to Ellicott City lends an unmistakable feeling of déjà vu. Nostalgic buildings spanning three centuries house purveyors of fine home accessories, foods, gifts, antiques and collectibles, each with picturesque storefronts and the personalized service reminiscent of a bygone era. Continue reading
Posted in Family Fun, Festivals, Food & Drink, History & Culture, Shopping & Antiques
Tagged Antiques, B&O Railroad, B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum, brewpub, day trip, Ellicott City, Ellicott Mills, Ellicott Mills Brewing Company, hand-crafted beer, Judge's Bench Pub, Maryland, microbreweries, Mid-Atlantic, Model Railroads, Model Trains, Mumbles and Squeaks Toy Shoppe, Sweet Cascades, Taylor's, Yuppy Puppy
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ICE! Warms the Heart with Merry Madagascar
Not in the holiday mood yet? A visit to the Gaylord Hotel at the National Harbor will surely banish the blues. That’s the magic of ICE!, a 15,000 square foot extravaganza that’s been hand carved entirely from two million pounds of frozen H2O. Continue reading
All Aboard for Holiday Fun at the B&O Railroad Museum
A visit to the B & O Museum in Baltimore makes a great day trip for all ages at any time of year. They’ve just finished decking the halls – along with their spectacular roundhouse –and this weekend they’ll kick off seasonal events that every member of the family will enjoy. Continue reading
Posted in Family Fun, Festivals, History & Culture, The American Civil War
Tagged B&O Railroad Museum, Baldwin Roundhouse, Baltimore, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum, Civil War, day trip, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic, Model Railroads, Model Trains, Mount Clare mansion, The American Civil War
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Lexington Market Delivers Local Flavor
Where else can you buy lobster, mussels and cod alongside muskrat, alligator and (sorry, University of Maryland fans) terrapin? Founded 125 years ago to bring the best of the Bay to Baltimore, Faidley’s Seafood is a landmark within a landmark. Continue reading
Posted in Food & Drink, Shopping & Antiques
Tagged Baltimore, Faidley's Seafood, Lexington Market, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic, sightseeing
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Biking Along the C&O Canal
Williamsport’s stretch of the C&O Canal is home to an impressive sampling of architecture, and the nearby town has long enjoyed a tradition of welcoming travelers. They’ve recently introduced a new bike lane that leads directly from the trail to restaurants and shops, so riders can stop by, relax and recharge. Continue reading
Posted in Family Fun, History & Culture, Outdoor Activities
Tagged Bike tour, Bike trip, Bollman truss bridge, C&O Canal, Cushwa Basin, Cushwa Coal and Brick Warehouse, day trip, Desert Rose Cafe, Lock House 49, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic, sightseeing, Williamsport, Williamsport Creamery
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The Battle of Antietam: A Cruel Mother of Invention
The sesquicentennial anniversary of the Civil War is in full swing this fall. Commemorate a turning point by visiting Antietam Battlefield, and learn about innovative caregivers and countless unsung heroes of the day. Continue reading
Posted in History & Culture, The American Civil War
Tagged Antietam National Battlefield, Civil War, Clara Barton, day trip, Frederick, General George B. McClellan, Jonathan Letterman, Maryland, metro DC area, Mid-Atlantic, National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Pry House, Pry House Field Hospital Museum, Sharpsburg, The American Civil War
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Sitting on the Dock of the Bay
Start the day by visiting romantic twin beach towns, and end it by whacking crabs at a little hole in the wall on the water. A day trip to Maryland’s west coast of the Chesapeake Bay offers a slice of escapism, within an hour of the Metro D.C. area. Best of all, you won’t have to cross the Bay Bridge or sit in beach traffic to get there. Continue reading
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Tagged Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Beach, day trip, Deale, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic, North Beach
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