Daytrips, Getaway Weekends and Vacations in the Mid-Atlantic States

Daytrips, Getaway Weekends and Vacations in the Mid-Atlantic States

Author: Patricia Foulke

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9780762700547

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Numerous new attractions highlight this revision with a special emphasis on New England's rich historical character. From the Pilgrim Memorial in Provincetown, the aesthetic purity of the Shaker Village in Canterbury, N.H., to the opulent excess of Newport's summer "cottages", New England represents a diverse microcosm of our nation's heritage. -- Completely updated daytrips guide readers to literally thousands of New England's wonderful man-made and natural attractions. -- Sites range from living history, museums, war memorials and historic parks, to seaside excursions along the coastline. -- Lodgings are listed for each town for those who decide to stay more than a day.


Daytrips and Getaway Weekends in the Mid-Atlantic States

Daytrips and Getaway Weekends in the Mid-Atlantic States

Author: Patricia Foulke

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9780762707584

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Whether it's a weekend getaway or a month-long excursion you're planning, this guidebook has all the practical, detailed, and interesting information you need for the optimum travel experience. From Ste. Marie, a 1656 French mission nestled among the Iroquois in New York; to Sotterly, a tidewater plantation in Maryland; to the U.S. Holocaust Museum, the Foulkes bring you all the history, culture and beauty of the Mid-Atlantic states.


Romantic Weekend Getaways

Romantic Weekend Getaways

Author: Larry Fox

Publisher: Wiley

Published: 1997-12-22

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9780471178286

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Imagine fresh-cut flowers brightening your room, quaint villages with picturesque covered bridges, cozy country inns, quiet strolls down shady lanes or across isolated beaches, intimate restaurants, enchanting harbors full of sailboats, and days capped by gloriously romantic sunsets. They can all be part of your perfect weekend getaway. Whatever your mood, taste, or budget, Larry Fox and Barbara Radin Fox can help you find just what you're looking for. Their bestselling Romantic Getaways series has helped thousands of couples create unforgettable weekend trips. In this revised and updated edition, they share a wealth of new material, including special places even local residents don't know about. As always the authors have personally visited and revisited all the places they recommend. Romantic Weekend Getaways: The Mid-Atlantic States covers Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Washington, D.C., and portions of North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and West Virginia. Almost every destination is within a half-day's drive of the region's major cities. The easy-to-use, theme-based format highlights beautiful scenery, city activities, sports, shopping, the arts, and more. Here's where you'll find complete information on the best romantic inns and hotels, restaurants, museums, and local activities —including phone numbers, addresses, price ranges, and special features.


Away for the Weekend

Away for the Weekend

Author: Eleanor Berman

Publisher: Three Rivers Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780609804001

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Whatever your pleasure, Away for the Weekend: Mid-Atlantic will help you find it in 52 great getaways, all less than 250 miles from Washington, D.C., and within easy reach of the weekender from Richmond, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York. Each itinerary offers the best lodging and dining in every price range. Also included are ideas for children, accommodations listings, travel directions, and easy-to-follow maps.


Backroads & Byways of Maryland: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions (Backroads & Byways)

Backroads & Byways of Maryland: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions (Backroads & Byways)

Author: Leslie Atkins

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2011-06-06

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 158157892X

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With natives as your guides, this series leads you down the road less traveled. Maryland has so much to offer travelers and residents alike: indulge in exquisite seafood, enjoy recreational and spectator sports, search the beaches for shark’s teeth, trace Civil War troop movements, track the heyday of the railroads, and visit lighthouses that have guided countless boaters through the Chesapeake Bay. All you have to do is jump in the car—and take this book along! Ideas and options are clearly presented for short-trip itineraries to please everybody in your party. About the series: Whether you need to get away for a weekend or longer, want to explore your home state or make plans for free time in an area you don’t know well, take to the road with a Backroads & Byways book. You’ll discover the most interesting places to visit on and off the beaten path. Destinations will appeal to foodies, history buffs, families with kids, couples, adventurers, hikers, bikers—in short, everyone. With itineraries appropriate for visits of differing durations and in different seasons, tips for comfortable accommodations, great food, and good shopping too, look to Backroads & Byways for the most interesting and diverse short trips available.