Frommer's^® Maryland & Delaware, 6th Edition

by Mary K. Tilghman

• ISBN13: 9780764544705
• ISBN10: 0764544705
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780028637020
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-05-01
• Publisher: Frommers
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Summary

You2ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer2s. It2s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they2ve done the legwork for you, and they2re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer2s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You2d be lost without us! From Civil War battlefields to Baltimore2s National Aquarium, these two states offer a wealth of sightseeing and activities. Frommer2s is on top of it all, with complete coverage of the best beaches, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the world-renowned Longwood Gardens, the Winterthur Museum, scenic Chesapeake Bay, beautiful, mountainous Western Maryland, the best crab houses and brewpubs, outdoor adventures, antiquing, and much more. It2s all at your fingertips, in true Frommer2s style, with dozens of accurate maps, the best hotels and restaurant s in all price ranges, detailed practical tips, and more. Frommer2s Maryland & Delaware offers a wealth of sightseeing, sports, strolls, and special moments--from highlights for the first-time visitor to off-the-beaten-track discoveries that will impress even the most seasoned traveler.

Table of Contents

List of Maps	p. vi
What's New in Maryland & Delaware	p. 1
The Best of Maryland & Delaware	p. 4
Frommer's Favorite Maryland & Delaware Experiences	p. 4
The Best Accommodations Bets	p. 5
The Best Dining Bets	p. 8
The Best Affordable Dining	p. 9
The Best Shopping Bets	p. 9
The Best Views & Vistas	p. 9
The Best Hiking	p. 10
The Best Fishing & Crabbing	p. 11
The Best Birding & Wildlife Watching	p. 11
The Best Festivals & Events	p. 12
The Best Family Activities	p. 12
The Best Camping	p. 12
The Best Curiosities	p. 13
The Best Picnic Places	p. 13
The Best Baseball in Maryland	p. 14
Planning Your Trip to Maryland & Delaware	p. 16
The Regions in Brief	p. 16
Wine, Maryland Style	p. 18
Destination Maryland & Delaware: Red Alert Checklist	p. 20
Visitor Information	p. 21
Money	p. 21
What Things Cost in the Baltimore Area	p. 22
When to Go	p. 23
Maryland & Delaware Calendar of Events	p. 24
Travel Insurance	p. 27
Health & Safety	p. 28
Specialized Travel Resources	p. 29
Planning Your Trip Online	p. 32
Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource	p. 33
The 21st-Century Traveler	p. 34
Getting There	p. 36
On the Road to Maryland & Delaware	p. 39
Packages for the Independent Traveler	p. 39
Escorted General-Interest Tours	p. 40
Getting Around Maryland & Delaware	p. 41
Sample Travel Times to Maryland & Delaware Destinations	p. 42
Tips on Accommodations	p. 42
Suggested Itineraries	p. 44
Recommended Books & Films	p. 45
Fast Facts: Maryland & Delaware	p. 46
For International Visitors	p. 47
Preparing for Your Trip	p. 47
Getting to & Around the U.S.	p. 52
Getting Around the U.S.	p. 53
Fast Facts: For the International Traveler	p. 55
Baltimore	p. 59
Orientation	p. 59
Baltimore's Neighborhoods in Brief	p. 60
Getting Around	p. 63
Fast Facts: Baltimore	p. 64
Where to Stay	p. 65
Where to Dine	p. 73
Family-Friendly Restaurants	p. 75
Inner Harbor Attractions	p. 85
Other Downtown Attractions	p. 89
Only in Baltimore, Hon!	p. 92
Organized Tours & Cruises	p. 97
Sports & Outdoor Activities	p. 98
Shopping	p. 100
Baltimore After Dark	p. 104
A Guy Walks into a Bar	p. 106
Maryland's Two Capitals: Annapolis & St. Mary's City	p. 110
Orientation	p. 110
Getting Around	p. 111
Fast Facts: Annapolis	p. 112
Where to Stay	p. 113
Where to Dine	p. 120
The Top Attractions	p. 123
Frommer's Favorite Annapolis Experiences	p. 124
Organized Tours & Cruises	p. 128
Outdoor Activities	p. 129
Shopping	p. 130
Annapolis After Dark	p. 132
Around the Capital Beltway	p. 133
Solomons & Chesapeake Beach	p. 135
St. Mary's County: Where Maryland Began	p. 141
Eastern Shore	p. 145
Talbot County	p. 145
Where to Dine Near the Bay Bridge	p. 148
A Drive to Wye Mills	p. 163
Cambridge	p. 164
Chestertown	p. 171
Chesapeake City	p. 177
Crisfield & Smith Island	p. 179
Frederick & the Civil War Crossroads	p. 185
Frederick	p. 185
Antietam National Battlefield	p. 197
Harpers Ferry (WV) National Historical Site	p. 199
Gettysburg (PA) National Military Park	p. 201
Serenity & Apples on Route 15	p. 204
Western Maryland	p. 209
The Great Outdoors in Western Maryland	p. 209
Cumberland & Allegany County	p. 216
Deep Creek Lake & Garrett County	p. 222
Maryland & Delaware's Atlantic Beaches	p. 233
Lewes	p. 237
A Delaware Brewery & a Winery	p. 244
Rehoboth & Dewey Beaches	p. 244
The Life-Saving Stations	p. 255
Bethany Beach & Fenwick Island	p. 256
Ocean City, Maryland	p. 263
Fast Facts: Ocean City	p. 268
Mini-Golf Mania	p. 279
Assateague Island National Seashore	p. 283
Wilmington	p. 291
Orientation	p. 291
Getting Around	p. 294
Fast Facts: Wilmington	p. 294
Where to Stay	p. 295
Where to Dine	p. 297
Attractions	p. 300
Spectator Sports & Outdoor Activities	p. 303
Shopping	p. 304
Wilmington After Dark	p. 305
The Brandywine Valley & Historic New Castle	p. 308
The Brandywine Valley	p. 308
Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley for Kids	p. 315
Historic New Castle	p. 317
Dover & Central Delaware	p. 321
Dover	p. 321
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge	p. 329
Odessa	p. 330
Index	p. 331
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