See what the experts are saying about Maryland. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Maryland and Delaware are often overshadowed by their neighbors, including the nation's capital. But thanks to the always-dazzling Chesapeake Bay, ocean beaches, and gently rolling mountains, these two states offer plenty of outdoor charms. T... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Sipping Tea at Bertha's (Baltimore, Md.; tel. 410/327-5795): Bertha's tea is an afternoon delight. Cup after cup of Earl Grey with scones and clotted cream, Scotch eggs, and an assortment of savories and sweets are perfect in the shabby-chic... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Charleston (Baltimore, Md.; tel. 410/332-7373): Southern cuisine takes center stage at this restaurant in the trendy Harbor East neighborhood. Expect to be treated like royalty as the waitstaff serves your grilled yellowfin tuna with andouill... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
Hyatt Regency Baltimore (Baltimore, Md.; tel. 410/528-1234): If you're planning a trip to Baltimore, the Hyatt's location and its spiffy new decor make it a must. Staff here, as well as the incomparable view and the Inner Harbor location, mak... Continue reading »
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The best camping
Janes Island State Park (Eastern Shore, Md.): For sunset vistas over the Chesapeake Bay, the campsites at this park north of Crisfield can't be beat. Many sites sit on the water's edge, offering unobstructed views and access to the canoe trai... Continue reading »
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The best family attractions
B&O Railroad Museum (Baltimore, Md.): Kids of every age are entranced by the gigantic iron horses that fill the roundhouse where American railroading got its start. Art and Industry (Baltimore, Md.): Baltimore's museums have a few attracti... Continue reading »
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The best festivals and celebrations
Flowermart (Baltimore, Md.; 410/323-0022; www.flowermart.org): This 2-day festival is held the first weekend in May, around the Washington Monument on Charles Street. You'll see ladies wearing flower-bedecked hats, traditional Baltimore foods... Continue reading »
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The best hikes
Calvert Cliffs State Park (near Solomons, in Calvert County, Md.): This park offers a wide variety of wilderness scenery and trails for moderate-length day hikes. They wind through forests and then descend into a primordial tidal marsh with g... Continue reading »
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The best shopping
Antique Row (Baltimore, Md.): In a single block of Howard Street, a few blocks north of downtown, serious antiques fans can find old silver, chandeliers, assorted porcelain, and chairs of all sizes and shapes. Downtown Annapolis, Md.: Main... Continue reading »
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The best views
From the Severn River Scenic Overlook (near Annapolis, Md.): On Route 450 outside Annapolis, a beautiful stone porch offers stunning views of the Severn River and the U.S. Naval Academy. It's also the site of a World War II memorial, with sum... Continue reading »
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The best wildlife watching
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (Eastern Shore, Md.): The Delmarva Peninsula is dotted with wildlife refuges and protected lands, havens for migrating waterfowl and other wildlife. Blackwater is the largest of these. During peak migration... Continue reading »
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The best fishing & crabbing
Calvert County Charter Fleets (Solomons and Chesapeake Beach, Md.): For charter fishing on the Chesapeake, Calvert County, south of Annapolis, is the place to go. The small harbor of Chesapeake Beach is home to the largest charter fleet on th... Continue reading »
Maryland Travel Experiences
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Now Around the Town
We started at the Arlington Cemetery, where we saw the sights. We decided not to take the tram but walk instead, braving the sun and heat... Continue reading »
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We Made It!!
So we made it off our plane ride successfully, without any major panic attacks. Definitely an accomplishment in itself right there.... Continue reading »
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The Capital City
10th May 1998I don't believe this. It's STILL pouring. Unbelievable. I just hope that Washington fares better. We packed up and made trac... Continue reading »
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D.C.
On arriving in Washington, we visited the absolutely massive Arlington National Cemetary. This is the resting place for many thousands of... Continue reading »
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Washington Museums
Wingy returned at 4 in the morning following his pub crawl. At one point he even had to wait outside with a 50 year old lady becuase nei... Continue reading »
