- by Rafael Alvarez “I burn, freckle and peel …” - an Irish woman’s seaside lament Mary Carol Reilly’s father got two week’s vacation every year from the family leather shop in downtown Baltimore. And just about every summer of her childhood, the Reillys spent part of those two weeks in Ocean City. “My mother [...]
The perfect romantic escape is closer than you think. Imagine mouth-watering chocolate and a crackling fire waiting for you in the luxurious room of a former monastery. How about a bath for two in an Italian-tiled whirlpool accented by 24K gold faucets. Picture high tea at a Scottish-style Gothic Revival castle. Or a leisurely canoe [...]
Mountain Maryland is a place where you can enjoy a mix of outdoor adventure, American heritage and small town celebrations. Street festivals, heritage celebrations, performing arts, visual arts and historic attractions await here on America's First Frontier. The “Mountain Side of Maryland” is an outdoor enthusiasts dream with attractions like, Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, C&O [...]
[r513]Antietam National Battlefield P.O. Box 158 Sharpsburg, MD 21782-0158 301-432-5124 Antietam Website The beautifully preserved Antietam Battlefield is the site of the bloodiest single day of battle in American history. Here, about 4,000 soldiers died, and some 19,000 others were wounded or listed as missing in the Sept. 17, 1862 battle. The battle became a [...]
Western Maryland offers a wide range of activities, things to see, places to go, and people to meet. With so many options for tourists, families, locals, or regular visitors, you’ll never be let down when you visit the Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort. The Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort is nestled perfectly in [...]