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Touring Historic B&Bs in Charming Havre de Grace
The Concord Point Lighthouse dates back to 1827Some things remain a mystery, like why weathermen in the Harrisburg area appear to be fixated on a town that takes two hours to reach by car. For as far...
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Daytripping along the Lafayette Trail in Havre De Grace
Located in Harford County Maryland at the confluence of the Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay, Havre de Grace is a scenic and small walkable town that is ideal for a laid-back getaway.Those who...
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Exploring Patsy Cline's Humble Roots in Winchester, Virginia
A marker in front of the house where Cline grew up.For Patsy Cline fans, it’s difficult to believe that the year 2017 marked the 54th anniversary of the legendary singer’s death, but fans and devotees...
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Foodie Fun on Arthur Avenue
Lamb, pork, pancetta, veal, rabbit, pheasant, tripe, brains--you can find it all at Biancardi's.Italians instinctively know that food and love go together like spaghetti and marinara sauce. I was lucky...
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Bethlehem Pennsylvania Earns Its Name as "Christmas City"
Are you one of those overachievers who has already trimmed the tree, bought and wrapped the gifts, baked the cookies and is spending time scanning Pinterest for more projects to complete before Santa...
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Sharing the Charm of Sharon, Pennsylvania
A trip to Sharon, Pennsylvania had been on my list of places to visit for quite some time for no other reason than the fact that the Buhl Mansion Guesthouse and Spa is located there. Other than that, I...
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Small Town Fun from Shepherdstown to Boonsboro
Saturdays are made for exploring and I try to do that as much as I can, schedule and weather permitting. Luckily, I live within a two-hour drive of many interesting destinations, so there are still...
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Stepping Back in Time to a 1700s-era Tavern in Bedford, Pa
Bedford's Jean Bonnet TavernI'm a fan of old taverns and, as such, the Jean Bonnet Tavern located in Bedford, Pennsylvania has held a bit of an allure for me, but it just never seemed convenient to...
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Omni Bedford Spring's Resort Stands the Test of Time
The older I get, the more I enjoy history, which is not all that uncommon from what I am learning. I have to admit that I am rather late to the party when it comes to visiting the many interesting and...
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A Tour of the Beautiful Hershey Theatre
Hershey Premiere Program (courtesy of the Hershey archives)I happen to have the good fortune of living within just a few miles of Hershey, Pennsylvania, a small town made famous by that sweet treat...
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Not-So-Hidden Gems in Historic Lewisburg
Copper Beech ManorThe upside of living in Central Pennsylvania is that it's within driving distance of so many destinations. The downside is that the winters sometimes seem interminable, which leaves a...
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Ephrata Cloister Tells Tale of One of America's Earliest Religious Communities
The Ephrata CloisterThe small borough of Ephrata located in northern Lancaster County is home to one of America's earliest religious communities known as the Ephrata Cloister.This carefully preserved...
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At D.C.'s Newseum, the Media is the Message
If you’re interested in the world as seen through the eyes of a reporter, the Newseum is a must-visit destination on any trip to Washington, D.C.Located at 555 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, (within...
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Kayaking among the Ghost Ships of Mallows Bay
I never knew kayaking could be so much fun until I tried it. Now I’m hooked and am looking forward to my next excursion, thanks to my enjoyable experience learning about an important era in history...
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A Day in Cape May
The Inn of Cape May, circa 1894 is located at Beach Avenue and Ocean Street in Cape May.Cape May has the distinction of being one of the oldest seashore resorts in the country. The scenic area with the...
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Visiting the Wooded Wonderland of Mount Gretna
Summer is a perfect time to visit tranquil Mt. Gretna. The small Lebanon County borough attracts vacationers seeking a quaint, quiet, wooded respite from crowded city life. Those who are familiar with...
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Butterflies and Blooms at Hershey Gardens
When you think of the quaint town of Hershey, chocolate and amusement park rides likely come to mind, but what you may not know is that Hershey is also home to a 23-acre botanical display garden which...
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Touring Maryland's Scenic Eastern Shore
Fall is a fantastic time to visit the picturesque area of Talbot County Maryland and the small towns of Easton, Oxford and St. Michaels are especially pleasant this time of year when temperatures are...
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A Long Weekend in Historic Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville is home to Thomas Jefferson's MonticelloA few weeks ago, I decided to carve out a few days to poke around Charlottesville, Virginia, located along the foothills of the Blue Mountains....
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Art, Architecture, History and More in Fun Frederick Maryland
The clustered spires of Frederick.This has been a very wet summer--I believe the wettest on record in our area, so I have been squeezing in activities while I can.A few weeks ago, I decided to spend...
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