Maryland, small as it is has a diverse landscape – flat farm lands on the Eastern Shore and mountains in the west. Here are 7 quintessential experiences one can have when it snows. Dogsledding – who knew? One doesn’t have to go to Alaska to see (or participate in) dogsledding. […]
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The Henry’s “Colored” Hotel – An Ocean City Ghost Story
The old Henry Hotel still sits vacant at the corner of Baltimore and South Division Street in Ocean City, Maryland. Most people would never notice this three story, 20-roomed hotel, covered with brown shingles across from Trimper’s Rides. The entire hotel is about the size of most single family homes […]
#6 The Crumpton Sale – World’s Largest Weekly Auction
Part of the 100 Things to Do Between the Bridge and the Beach Series Every Wednesday hundreds of antique dealers, junk buyers, deal seekers, gawkers and shop-a-holics head for largest weekly auction in the world – YES, that’s WORLD. Dixon’s Furniture Auctions is located in Crumpton, Maryland on the Eastern […]
7 Things to Do When You Only Have One Day in DC
Washington, DC visitors often have just one day to visit the city. They may be in town for a conference, or visiting friends locally, and the Capital city sites must be crammed into one single free day. Sadly, most choose one site, maybe two and the time is gone. Washington, […]
The Stanley Hotel – Most Haunted Place in America – Estes Park Colorado
The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, dubbed the most haunted place in America, is worth a visit. The setting which inspired Stephen King to write The Shining, was haunted long before he arrived on the scene. And it appears to be a lighting rod for ghosts, scores of which […]
Travel Cheap by Rail – Amtrak’s Rail Pass
Amtrak has a U.S. Rail pass for as little as $439. That will get an adult 8 segments (stops) in 15 days. It’s an affordable way to see the country with enjoy riding a train as part of the travel experience. My husband and I traveled from Baltimore to Truckee, […]
Mark Twain House – #7 in National Geographics 10 Best Historic Houses
National Geographic just released the third edition of their best-selling book The 10 Best of Everything. In it they rank the 10 top historic houses in the world. The Mark Twain House in Hartford, CT is ranked #7. We visited this house and the adjacent museum on our way to Maine […]
The Angel Oak in Charleston – Oldest Living Thing in the East
The Angel Oak is said to be the oldest living thing east of the Rocky Mountains. This ancient Live Oak located in Johns Island, South Carolina just twelve miles from Charleston historic district is a hidden gem few visitors know about. Majestic Live Oaks draped in Spanish Moss lining the […]
Christmas at Mount Vernon – Catch the Christmas Spirit
Christmas at Mount Vernon is a program at the famous estate of George Washington that offers the visitor an authentic 18th century Christmas experience. It runs the full Christmas season from the day after Thanksgiving to the Epiphany (January 6). Mount Vernon is beautiful all year long with its […]
Why Visit Mount Vernon? Uncle Tony’s Perspective
Mount Vernon is the 18th century Georgian-style mansion located on the Potomac River in Virginia just sixteen miles from Washington, DC. The mansion that George Washington called home is situated on a 50 acre plantation which is now a living heritage museum and a national historic landmark. George and Martha […]
Bear Lake in the Colorado Rocky Mountains – Step into a Higher Existence
Bear Lake – Rocky Mountain National Park Bear Lake sits at an elevation of nearly 10,000 feet above sea level. It was formed by ice-age glaciers and is surrounded by the jagged peaks of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The staff at Rocky Mountain National Park have built an easy trail […]
Estes Park, Colorado – A Great Intro to the Rocky Mountains
Coming from Denver, Estes Park is about 65 miles. The hour and a half drive starts out on straight flat highway with the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains rising up out of the western landscape. It’s stunning really. I’ve done this drive once before and have also approached Denver […]