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nightlife, 143–145 Baldwin’s Book Barn (West AAA (American Automobile outdoor activities, 141–142 Chester), 313 Association), 48–49 restaurants, 132–135 , 18, 66–122 Aberdeen IronBirds, 12 shopping, 142–143 accommodations, 1, 72–80 Academy Art Museum (Easton), suggested itineraries, arriving in, 66–67 160 53, 56, 58, 60, 63 attractions, 91–103 Accommodations, 5, 8, 29–30, tours and cruises, 139 Canton, 68 37–39 transportation, 124–125 restaurants, 87–88 African Americans visitor information, 124 club and music scene, 112 Annapolis, 2, 23, 136, 138, 139 Annapolis Harbour Center, 143 emergencies, 71 Baltimore, 2, 97, 100, 103, 104 Annapolis Maritime Museum, Fells Point, 68, 95, 99 Benjamin Banneker Historical 2, 136 accommodations, 77–79 Park and Museum (Ellicott Annapolis Summer Garden The- restaurants, 86–87 City), 117 atre (Annapolis), 144–145 shopping, 107 Harriet Tubman Museum Annmarie Garden on St. John Fell’s Point, tours, 104 (Cambridge), 175 (Solomons), 148 gay and lesbian scene, Paul R. Jones Collection Antietam, 63–64 114–115 (Newark), 317 Antietam National Battlefield, Hampden shopping, 109 suggested itinerary, 61–63 3, 195, 200, 202–204 Harbor East, 68 Airfares, 28–29, 34 , 200, 205 restaurants, 80–84 discounts for international Area codes, 40 hospitals, 72 visitors, 47 Arena Players (Baltimore), 112 , 67–68 Air Mobility Command Armel–Leftwich Visitor Center accommodations, 74–77 Museum (Dover Air Force (Annapolis), 135 attractions, 91–95 Base), 326 Art Gallery of Fells Point restaurants, 80–84 Airports, 32–34 (Baltimore), 107 shopping, 106 Air travel, 32–35, 37, 47, 48 Arts Alive (Ocean City), 23, 268 itineraries, 57, 58, 62 Allegany County, 214–216, Artscape (Baltimore), 23 for kids, 59 219–225 Arundel Mills (near Baltimore), Little Italy, 68, 99 Allegheny Mountains, 219 110 attractions near, 95–97 American Express, 20, 40, 71, 125 National restaurants, 84–85 American Visionary Art Seashore, 5, 238, 283–290 Mount Vernon, 68 Museum (Baltimore), 91 , 288 attractions, 99–101 Amstel House (New Castle), 318 Assawoman Wildlife Area, 263 restaurants, 88–89 Amtrak, 35 ATMs (automated teller shopping, 108 An die Musik LIVE! (Baltimore), machines), 20, 46 tours, 104 113 COPYRIGHTEDAutumn Glory Festival MATERIALMount Washington André Harvey Studio (Oakland), 24, 226 restaurants, 90 (Greenville), 313 Avalon Theatre (Easton), 160 shopping, 109–110 Anna Hazzard Tent House neighborhoods in brief, 67–70 (Rehoboth), 254 newspapers and Annapolis, 2, 123 Babe Ruth Birthplace and magazines, 72 accommodations, 126–132 Museum (Baltimore), 13, 97 nightlife, 111–115 arriving in, 123–124 Baja Beach Club (Baltimore), north of downtown colors of historic buildings in, 112 accommodations, 79–80 139 Baker Park Bandshell attractions, 101–103 historic district, 135–139 (Frederick), 201 restaurants, 89–90 layout of, 124 18_778842 bindex.qxp 4/14/06 8:02 PM Page 331

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organized tours and cruises, , commemo- Bombay Hook National 71, 103–105 ration of (Frederick), 194–195 Wildlife Refuge, 329 outdoor activities, 105 Bay Bridge, 10 Cambridge, 177 parks, 105–106 Bay Bridge Walk, 22 Eastern Neck National Wildlife performing arts, 111–112 Bay Cafe (Baltimore), 113 Refuge, 186 pharmacies, 72 Beaches, 2–3, 5, 19, 235–290 Lewes, 244 police, 72 , 56, 60, 235–236 Russell W. Peterson post offices, 72 Garrett County, 216, 217 Urban Wildlife Refuge restaurants, 1, 80–90 , 238 (Wilmington), 302 family-friendly, 83 Ocean City, 238–239 Blackwater National Wildlife safety, 72 , 214 Refuge, 11, 176–177 shopping, 106–111 Bear Claw Snow Tubing Park, Bloody Lane (Antietam), 203 side trips from, 115–122 231 Blue Rocks (Wilmington), spectator sports, 105 Bellevue State Park 302–303 taxes, 72 (Wilmington), 303 Boast the Coast (Lewes), 240 transit information, 72 Belvedere Square (Baltimore), Boating (boat rentals and char- transportation, 70–71 110 ters). See also Canoeing; visitor information, 67 Benjamin Banneker Historical Fishing; Kayaking; Sailing weather information, 72 Park and Museum (Ellicott Assateague Island, 287 Baltimore and Annapolis Trail, City), 117 Baltimore, 105 141 Berlin, 289 Cambridge, 177 Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) Berrywine , 225 Railroad Museum Plantations/Linganore Wine- Garrett County, 216, 217, (Baltimore), cellars (Mount Airy), 16 229–230 2, 14, 97 Bertha’s (Baltimore), 4, 86, 113 Havre de Grace, 122 Baltimore Bayhawks, 105 Bethany Beach, 236, 257–264 Rock Hall, 189 , 105 Bethany Beach Boardwalk, 263 Tilghman Island, 169 Baltimore Book Festival, 24 Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Boat trips and cruises Baltimore Civil War Museum— Festival, 24, 258 Annapolis, 124, 140–141 , 95 Bethany Beach Country Club, Baltimore, 104–105 Baltimore Farmers’ Market, 110 263 Chesapeake City, 191 Baltimore Maritime Museum Biggs Museum of American Art Havre de Grace, 121 (Baltimore), 91–92 (Dover), 324 Lewes, 246 , 217 Ocean City, 280 (BMA), 101–102 Big Savage Trail, 10, 216 , 153 Baltimore Museum of Biking Rock Hall, 187 Industry, 92 Allegany County, 214 St. Michaels, 165 Baltimore Opera, 111–112 Annapolis, 141 Smith Island, 181–182 , 12, 105 Antietam Battlefield, 203 Tilghman Island, 169 , 105 Assateague Island, 287–288 Bombay Hook National Wildlife Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Refuge, 11, 328–329 111 Island, 263 Books, recommended, 40 Baltimore/Washington Interna- Cambridge, 177 Boordy Vineyards (Hydes), 17 tional Thurgood Marshall Dover, 322 , 13 Airport (BWI), 32, 66 Frederick, 200 Brandywine Battlefield Park accommodations near, 80 Garrett County, 219 (Chadds Ford, PA), 314 Baltimore Waterfront Lewes, 244 Brandywine River Museum Festival, 22 Ocean City, 280 (Chadds Ford, PA), 10, 314 Banneker–Douglass Museum Rehoboth, 256 The Brandywine Valley, (Annapolis), 2, 136 Rock Hall, 189 3, 19, 60–61, 307–315 Barbara Fritchie House St. Michaels, 165 Brannock Maritime Museum (Frederick), 198 Southern Delaware, 237–238 (Cambridge), 175 , 105, 200, 302–303 Tilghman Island, 168 Brick Chapel (St. Mary’s City), Basignani Winery (Sparks), 16 Billy Goat Trail, 200 152 Basilica of the Assumption of Birding, 11 Broadford Lake, 217 the Blessed Virgin Mary Bethany Beach and Fenwick Broadway Market (Baltimore), (Baltimore), 99 Island, 263 111 Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Blackwater National Wildlife (Wheaton), Sanctuary, 150–151 Refuge (near Cambridge), 145 176–177 18_778842 bindex.qxp 4/14/06 8:02 PM Page 332

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Burnside Bridge (Antietam), National Church of the Presidents 203 Scenic Byway (Route 15), (Oakland), 232 Business hours, 40, 49 209–212 City Dock (Annapolis), 135 Bus travel, 35, 37, 48 Catoctin Mountain Orchard City Firehouse Museum Butterfly-watching, 11 (Thurmont), 211 (Ellicott City), 117 , Civil War, 139 200, 210 Antietam National Battlefield, Calendar of events, 22–24 Catoctin Winery (Brookeville), 17 3, 195, 200, 202–204 Calvert Cliffs State Park, Cat’s Eye Pub (Baltimore), 113 Baltimore, 95, 103 10, 151 Cellphones, 32 Frederick area, 63, 192, Calvert County, 146 Center Stage (Baltimore), 112 198–200 fishing, 149–150 Central Delaware, 19 Gettysburg National Military Calvert Marine Museum and Chaddsford Winery (Chadds Park (PA), 206–209 Drum Point Lighthouse Ford), 314 Harpers Ferry (WV) National (Solomons), 148–149 The Charles (Baltimore), 115 Historical Park, 204–206 Cambridge, 172–179 Charles Carroll House suggested itinerary, 63–65 Camden Yards (Baltimore), 99 (Annapolis), 136 Civil War Trails maps, 200 Oriole Park at, 12, 105 Chase–Lloyd House (Annapolis), Clamming, 287 Sports Legends at Camden 136 Clara Barton National Historic Yards, 2, 13, 98–99 Chesapeake and Delaware Site (Glen Echo), 146 Campfires, Assateague Island, (C&D) Canal Bridge (Chesa- Climate, 21–22 286 peake City), 189 Coast Day (Lewes), 240 Camping Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Colonial Players (Annapolis), Assateague Island, 288 Canal 144 best, 12–13 Frederick County, 200 Columbia Festival of the Arts , Lock No. 33 (Harpers Ferry, (Columbia), 23 237, 244 WV), 205 Comedy Factory (Baltimore), Deep Creek Lake State Park, Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) 112 230 Canalfest (Cumberland), 220 Commissioning Week Garrett County, 216, 217 Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) (Annapolis), 135–136 : Chesapeake & Canal Museum at Great Falls Concord Point Lighthouse Ohio Canal National Histori- of the Potomac (Potomac), (Havre de Grace), 120 cal Park—Cumberland Visitor 146 Constellation, USS (Baltimore), Center, 222 Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) 95, 103 C&D Canal Museum (Chesapeake Canal National Historical Consulates, 49–50 City), 191 Park, 214 Contemporary Museum C&O Canal, 222. See also Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) (Baltimore), 99–100 Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Paw Paw Tunnel (near Courthouse (Chestertown), 186 (C&O) Canal Cumberland), 222–223 Cove Point Winery (Lusby), Cannonball House Boat Show 17, 149 (St. Michaels), 164 (Baltimore), 22 Cove-Run Farms, 233 Canoeing, 177, 181, 203, 214, Chesapeake Bay Log Sailing Crabbing, 11, 169, 287 238, 287 Canoe Association Crab cakes, 156 Cape Henlopen State Park, (St. Michaels), 164 Cranesville Swamp Preserve, 13, 235–238, 244 Chesapeake Bay Maritime 217–218 Cape May–Lewes Ferry, 35, 239 Museum (St. Michaels), Creations (Hockessin), 313 The Capital Beltway, 145–146 164–165 Creative Alliance (Baltimore), Car rentals, 30, 48 Chesapeake Beach, boat 95–96 Carroll Creek Park (Frederick), charters, 150 Credit cards, 21, 46 198 Chesapeake City, 189–191 Crisfield, 179–183 Car travel, 35, 37, 46, 48–49 Chestertown, 13, 183–187 Cross-country skiing, Casselman River, 11, 218 Chestertown Tea Party, 23, 184 214, 216, 230 Casselman River Bridge Children, families with. See Cross Street Market (Grantsville), 233 Families with children (Baltimore), 111 Catoctin Colorfest Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Cumberland, 21, 219–225 (Thurmont), 24, 194 Manor (Frederick), 198 Cumberland Theatre, 224 Catoctin Iron Furnace, 210 Christmas at Longwood Gar- Cunningham Falls State Park, dens (Kennett Square, PA), 14 200, 210 Christmas in Odessa, 322, 326 18_778842 bindex.qxp 4/14/06 8:02 PM Page 333

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Currency and currency Delmarva Shorebirds Eleutherian Mills (Wilmington), exchange, 45–46 (Salisbury), 13, 283 311 Customs regulations, 44–45 The Depot (Baltimore), 112 Elk Run Vineyards (Mount Cyclorama (Gettysburg, PA), Dewey Beach, 236, 246, 247, Airy), 16 207 251, 253–257 Ellicott City, 2, 115–117 Cygnus Wine Cellars Disabilities, travelers with, Ellicott City B&O Railroad (Manchester), 16 26–27 Station, 116 Cylburn (Baltimore), DiscoverSea Shipwreck Embassies and consulates, 106 Museum (Fenwick Island), 49–50 263 Emergencies, 41, 50 Discovery Center (Deep Creek Emmanuel Episcopal Church Dance clubs, Baltimore, Lake), 231 (Cumberland), 223 112–113 Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Emmitsburg, 209–212 Dan’s Mountain State Park, 214 (near Lewes), 245 Enchanted Woods (Winterthur), Daylight saving time, 52 Dogsledding, 3, 230 313, 315 Declaration of Independence, Dolphin-watching, 11 Escorted tours, 36–37 signers of, 102, 136, 138, 319 Domaine Hudson Eubie Blake National Jazz Decoy and Wildlife Art Festival (Wilmington), 3 Institute and Cultural Center (Havre de Grace), 22 Dorchester Arts Center (Baltimore), 100 Deep Creek Cellars (Cambridge), 174 Evergreen House (Baltimore), (Friendsville), 16, 232 Dorchester County Historical 102 Deep Creek Lake, 225–227, Society (Cambridge), 175 Everyman Theatre (Baltimore), 229–232 Dorchester Heritage Museum 112 Deep Creek Lake State Park, (Cambridge), 176 Ewell, 182 230, 231 Dove (St. Mary’s City), 152 Delaware Agricultural Museum Dover, 3, 56, 60, 320–328 and Village (Dover), 324 Dover Downs Slots, 326 Families with children Delaware Archaeology Museum Dover International Speedway, Baltimore, restaurants, 83 (Dover), 324–325 327 best activities for, 14 Delaware Art Museum Drinking laws, 49 the Brandywine Valley, 315 (Wilmington), 3, 300 Driver’s licenses, foreign, 43 Delaware itinerary, 60–61 Delaware Center for the Con- Driving safety, 46–47 information and resources, 28 temporary Arts (Wilmington), Duck Fair (Havre de Grace), Maryland itinerary, 59–60 300–301 23, 118 Ocean City, 277–279 Delaware Children’s Theatre Dunker Church (Antietam), 203 Rehoboth, 254–255 (Wilmington), 306 DuPont Theatre (Wilmington), Wilmington, 306, 315 Delaware History Museum 305 Farmers’ markets, 110, 143 (Wilmington), 14, 301, 315 Dutch House Museum Farms, Garrett County, 233 Delaware Museum of Natural (New Castle), 318 Farthing’s Ordinary (St. Mary’s History (Wilmington), City), 152 314, 315 Fax machines, 51 Delaware Public Archives Eastern Neck National Federal Hill (Baltimore), 106 (Dover), 325 Wildlife Refuge, 11, 186 Fell’s Point Corner Theater Delaware Seashore State Park, The Eastern Shore, 2, 18–19, (Baltimore), 112 236, 263 155–191 Fells Point Fun Festival Delaware Sports Museum and Easton, 158–161 (Baltimore), 24 Hall of Fame (Wilmington), Eco-tours, 231 Fells Point Maritime Museum 303 Edgar Allan Poe House and (Baltimore), 96 Delaware State Fair Museum (Baltimore), 97–98 Fenwick Island, 236, 257, 258, (Harrington), 23 Edgar Allan Poe’s Grave 260, 262–264 Delaware State Museums (Baltimore), 98 Fenwick Island Lighthouse, 263 (Dover), 324–325 Edgar’s Billiards Club & Restau- Fenwick Island State Park, 236, Delaware Symphony Orchestra rant (Baltimore), 113 258, 263, 264 (Wilmington), 305 Eisenhower National Historic Ferries, 35 Delaware Theatre Company Site (Gettysburg, PA), 208 Ferris Wheel (Ocean City), (Wilmington), 305 Electricity, 49 5, 279 Delaware Toy & Miniature Electric Map (Gettysburg, PA), Festivals and special events, Museum (Wilmington), 315 207 14, 22–24 Films, recommended, 40 18_778842 bindex.qxp 4/14/06 8:02 PM Page 334

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Final Attack Trail (Antietam Frederick Visitor Center, 197 Battlefield), 203 Frenchtown Railroad Ticket , 13 Finding a Way to Freedom Office (New Castle), 318 Hagley Museum, 311, 315 driving tour, 2, 63, 175 Frommers.com, 30 Hammond–Harwood House Fiore Winery (Pylesville), 17 Frontier Town (Ocean City), 278 (Annapolis), 136, 138 First Fridays (Havre de Grace), Funland (Rehoboth), 254–255 Harbor Pass (Baltimore), 91 118 Harbor Queen (Annapolis), 14 First Night Annapolis, 24 Harper House (Harpers Ferry, First Saturday Gallery Walks Garrett County, 216–219, WV), 205 (Frederick), 194, 200 225–233 Harpers Ferry (WV) National First State Heritage Park at Garrett County Historical Soci- Historical Park, 64, 204–206 Dover, 3, 56, 60, 324 ety Museum (Oakland), 232 Harriet Tubman Museum Fishing Garrett Lakes Arts Festival, 226 (Cambridge), 175 Assateague Island, 287 Gasoline, 50 Harrington Raceway, 326–327 best, 11 Gateway Farm Market and Haunted Rail and Trail Calvert County, 149–150 Candyland (Thurmont), 211 (Frederick), 194 Crisfield, 181 Gay and lesbian travelers, Havana Club (Baltimore), 114 Deep Creek Lake, 231 27, 114–115, 257 Havre de Grace, 2, 117–122 Garrett County, 217–219 Geddes–Piper House Havre de Grace Decoy Harpers Ferry, WV, 205 (Chestertown), 186 Museum, 120 Lewes, 244 George Peabody Library Havre de Grace Maritime Ocean City, 268, 280–281 (Baltimore), 100 Museum, 120 Point Lookout State Park, George Washington’s Head- Havre de Grace Seafood 153, 154 quarters (Cumberland), 223 Festival, 118 Rock Hall, 189 Gettysburg (PA), 64–65 Health concerns, 25–26 surf, 236, 239, 244, Gettysburg Museum of the Health insurance, 25, 26, 45 264, 281, 287 Civil War (PA), 207 Henlopen Theater Project Tilghman Island, 169 Gettysburg National Cemetery (Rehoboth), 257 Flag House & Star-Spangled (PA), 207 Heritage Days Festival Banner Museum Gettysburg National Military (Cumberland), 220 (Baltimore), 96 Park (PA), 206–209 Heritage Walk (Baltimore), Flag Pond Nature Park, 151 Gettysburg National Military 1, 103 Flower Mart (Baltimore), Park Visitor Center (PA), 207 Herrington Manor State Park, 14, 22–23 Glen Echo Park, 146 216, 230 Football, Baltimore, 105 Globe Theater (Assateague High Street (Chestertown), 186 State Park, Island), 290 Hiking 304, 315 Godiah Spray’s 17th-century Antietam Battlefield, 203 Fort Frederick State Park, 199 tobacco plantation (St. Assateague Island, 287–288 Fort McHenry (Baltimore), 5, 92 Mary’s City), 152 best, 10 Fourth of July, Ocean City, 268 Golden Access Passport, 26–27 Bethany Beach and Fenwick Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Golf, 171, 231, 256, 279–280, Island, 263 Park (Havre de Grace), 120 303 Bombay Hook National Frederick, 3, 57, 192–201 Gordon–Roberts House Wildlife Refuge, 329 accommodations, 195–196 (Cumberland), 223 Deep Creek Lake State Park, Civil War sites, 63, 192, Grand Opera House 231 198–200 (Wilmington), 305 Frederick and Washington nightlife, 201 Grantsville, 233–234 counties, 200 restaurants, 196–197 Great American Main Street Garrett County, 216, 217 shopping, 200–201 (Frederick), 198 Havre de Grace, 122 sights and attractions, Great Delaware Kite Festival Maryland Heights (Harpers 197–200 (Lewes), 240 Ferry, WV), 205 special events, 194–195 Great Dune, 236 Hippodrome Theatre spectator sports and outdoor Great Falls of the Potomac, 10 (Baltimore), 112 activities, 200 , 214 Historical Society of Frederick transportation, 194 Greyhound, 35 County (Frederick), 198 traveling to, 194 Greyhound Reach the Beach Historical Society of Talbot visitor information, 194 Weekend (Rehoboth), 247 County (Easton), 160 , 13, 200 Grotto of Lourdes Fredericktowne Players, 201 (Emmitsburg), 210 18_778842 bindex.qxp 4/14/06 8:02 PM Page 335

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Historic Annapolis Antiques John Brown Museum (Harpers Lost Galaxy Golf (Ocean City), Show, 22 Ferry; WV), 205 278 Historic High Street John Brown’s Fort (Harpers Lost-luggage insurance, 25 (Cambridge), 174 Ferry, WV), 205 Lower Susquehanna Heritage Historic Houses of Odessa, John Burns Portrait Statue Greenway, 122 3, 326 (Gettysburg, PA), 207 Historic London Town & John Dickinson Plantation (Wilmington), 303 Gardens, 139 (Dover), 325 Lyme disease, 25–26 Historic St. Mary’s City, 152 Johnson Victrola Museum Historic Savage Mill, 145 (Dover), 325 HistoryQuest at the St. Clair Jolly Roger (Ocean City), Mail, 50–51 Wright History Center 278–279 Markets, Baltimore, 110–111 (Annapolis), 2, 138 Jungle Golf (Ocean City), 278 Marsh Edge Trail, 177 HIV-positive visitors, 43 Jungle Jim’s Adventure Land Maryland Day (St. Mary’s City Holidays, 50 (near Rehoboth), 255 and Annapolis), 22 Holocaust Memorial and Maryland Film Festival, 22 Sculpture (Baltimore), 94 Maryland Hall for the Creative Homewood House (Baltimore), Kalmar Nyckel Foundation Arts (Annapolis), 144 102 (Wilmington), 301 Maryland Heights (Harpers Hopkins Game Farm Kayaking Ferry, WV), 205 (Kennedyville), 186 Allegany County, 214 Maryland Historical Society Horseback riding, 245 Annapolis, 142 Museum (Baltimore), 100 Horse racing, 105, 281, 303, 326 Antietam Battlefield, 203 Maryland Maritime Heritage Hunting, 160, 178–179, 186 Assateague Island, 287 Festival (Annapolis), 22 Hunting Creek Lake, 210 Bethany Beach and Fenwick Maryland Million (Laurel), 24 Hunt Valley Antiques Show, 22 Island, 264 Hydroelectric Plant (Wilmington), Cambridge, 177 (Baltimore), 94 311 Garrett County, 218 Maryland State Fair (Timonium , 181 Fairgrounds), 23 Lewes, 245 Maryland State House IMAX Theater/Maryland Sci- Tilghman Island, 169 (Annapolis), 138 ence Center (Baltimore), 115 Key Wallace Trail, 177 Maryland Wine Festival Immanuel Episcopal Church , 327 (Westminster), 17, 24 (New Castle), 318–319 Kunta Kinte–Alex Haley Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, 103 Independent Rehoboth Beach Memorial (Annapolis), 138 Max’s Tap Room (Baltimore), Film Festival, 248 Kunta Kinte Celebration 114 Life-Saving Station (Annapolis), 23 McHenry Highland Festival, 226 (near Dewey), 254 Medical insurance, 25, 26, 45 Indoor soccer, Baltimore, 105 Medical requirements for Insurance, 25 Lacrosse, Baltimore, 105 entry, 43 International visitors, 42–52 Lacrosse Museum & National Mick O’Shea’s (Baltimore), 113 Internet access, 30–32 Hall of Fame (Baltimore), Middleton House (Smith Irish Shrine and Railroad Work- 102–103 Island), 182 ers Museum (Baltimore), 98 Legal aid, 50 Mike’s Famous Harley-Davidson Itineraries, suggested, 53–65 Legislative Hall: The State (New Castle), 318 Capitol (Dover), 325 Milburn Landing (Assateague Lewes, 235, 239–246 Island), 288 Janes Island State Park, Lewes Historical Society, 243 Millard E. Tydings Memorial 12, 181 Lexington Market (Baltimore), Park (Havre de Grace), 120 Jefferson & 111 Millwright Shop (Wilmington), Museum, 151 Liquor laws, 41 311 Jennings Randolph Lake, 217 Little Italy Open-Air Film Miniature golf, 19, 56, 255, Jewish Museum of Maryland Festival (Baltimore), 115 263, 266, 278, 303 (Baltimore), 96 Loew Vineyards (Mount Airy), 16 Minigolf, 278 J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Log canoe races, St. Michaels, Money matters, 45–46 Bake (Crisfield), 23, 179 164 Monocacy National Battlefield J. Millard Tawes Historical London Town, 138–139 (Frederick), 199 Museum (Crisfield), 180 Longwood Gardens (Kennett “Monster Mile” NASCAR Week- Square, PA), 3, 311, 312, 315 end (Dover), 23, 24, 322 18_778842 bindex.qxp 4/14/06 8:02 PM Page 336

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Monster Racing Driving School shopping, 281–282 Police, 41 (Dover), 327 sights and attractions, Ponies, Assateague Island, 286 Mountain biking. See Biking 277–279 Pony Penning and Auction Museum House special events, 268 (Assateague Island), 286 (Baltimore), 98 transportation, 266 Children’s Movies, 115, 306 traveling to, 265 Museum (Baltimore), 96–97 M. R. Ducks (Ocean City), 281 visitor information, 265–266 Potomac–, Museum of Small Town Life Ocean City Life-Saving Station 13, 217 (Dover), 325 Museum, 254 The Preakness (Baltimore), Museum of the American Road Ocean City Pier Rides, 279 5, 105 (New Castle), 318 Odessa, 3, 326 Preakness Week (Baltimore), 22 My Lady’s Manor Steeplechase Off-road vehicles, Assateague Prime Hook National Wildlife Races (Monkton), 22 Island, 288 Refuge, 238, 244 Old Court House (New Castle), Princess Anne, 180–181 319 Prince Theatre (Chestertown), Nathan of Dorchester Old Dover Days, 322 187 (Cambridge), 175 Old Library Museum (New Print Shop (St. Mary’s City), National Aquarium in Castle), 319 152 Baltimore, 1–2, 94 Old Pro Undersea Adventure Professor Hakker’s Lost Trea- National Fallen Firefighters Golf (Ocean City), 278 sure Golf (Ocean City), 278 Memorial (Emmitsburg), 210 Old St. Paul’s Church Pry House Field Hospital National Great Blacks in Wax (Baltimore), 100–101 Museum (Antietam Battle- Museum (Baltimore), 103 Old Swedes Church (Wilmington), field), 199, 203 National Hard Crab Derby and 301 Fair (Crisfield), 179 Opera Delaware (Wilmington), National Museum of Civil War 305 Quiet Waters Park (near Medicine (Frederick), 198 Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Annapolis), 141 National Shrine of St. Elizabeth 12, 105 Ann Seton (Emmitsburg), Orioles, 12, 105 210–211 Orrell’s Maryland Beaten Read House & Gardens Naval Academy Summer Biscuits (Wye Mills), 178 (New Castle), 319 Serenade (Annapolis), 144 Outdoor activities, 57, 58–59 Re-enactment of the Attack on Nemours Mansion and Gardens Oxford, 169–172 Havre de Grace in War of (Wilmington), 311 Oxford–Bellevue Ferry, 169 1812, 118 New Candlelight Theatre Reginald F. Lewis Museum of (Wilmington), 305 Maryland African American New Castle, 56–57, 316–319 Package tours, 35–36 History & Culture (Baltimore), New Embassy Theatre Passports, 43–44 2, 97 (Cumberland), 224–225 PassPort Voyages (Baltimore), 95 Regions in brief, 15–19 , Patapsco Female Institute His- Rehoboth, 235–236, 246–257 12, 216–217, 230 toric Park (Ellicott City), 117 Rehoboth Art League, 254 New Market (PA), 209 Paul R. Jones Collection Rehoboth Beach Memorial Newspapers and magazines, 41 (Newark), 317 Bandstand, 257 New Year’s Eve Spectacular Peabody Symphony Orchestra Rehoboth Summer Children’s (Baltimore), 24 (Baltimore), 111 Theatre, 255 Pell Gardens (Chesapeake Restaurants, best bets, 8–9 City), 191 Restrooms, 52 Oakland, 226, 227, 229, 231, Pen Mar Park, 210 Rhodes Point, 182 232 Pennsylvania Dutch Farmers’ Richardson Maritime Museum Oakland Train Station, 232 Market (Annapolis), 143 (Cambridge), 175 Ocean City, 56, 59, 265–283 Pennsylvania Memorial Ride the Ducks (Baltimore), accommodations, 270–274 (Gettysburg, PA), 207 103 beaches, 238–239 Petrol, 50 Ripken Museum, 12 for kids, 277–279 Riverfront Wilmington, nightlife, 282–283 (Baltimore), 105 301–302 orientation, 266, 268 Pocomoke River State Park, Rock Hall, 187–189 outdoor activities, 279–280 288 Rock Hall Museum, 188–189 parking, 266 Poe, Edgar Allan, 97–98 Rock Hall Trolley, 187 restaurants, 275–277 Point Lookout State Park, 153 18_778842 bindex.qxp 4/14/06 8:02 PM Page 337

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Rock Run Historic Area at Shakespeare Project Susquehanna State Park (Havre Susquehanna State Park (Frederick), 201 de Grace), 120–122 (Havre de Grace), 120–121 , Rockwood Museum (Baltimore), 99 10, 216 (Wilmington), 302 Shopping, best bets, 9 Sweets, Baltimore, 107 Rocky Gap State Park, 214 Silver Lake (Dover), 327 Swimming, 214, 216, 217, 231 Route 15 (Catoctin Mountain Simon Pearce Glass Factory National Scenic Byway), (Mountain Lake Park), 232 209–212 Six Flags America Talbot County, 155–172. See Russell W. Peterson Urban (Mitchellville), 145 also specific towns Wildlife Refuge (Wilmington), Skiing, Deep Creek Lake, 230 special events, 157 302 Smith Island, 179, 181–183 transportation, 156 Ruth, Babe, Birthplace and Smith’s Ordinary (St. Mary’s traveling to, 156 Museum (Baltimore), 13, 97 City), 152 visitor information, 156 Ryves–Holt House (Lewes), 243 Smoking, 41 Talbot County Courthouse Snowshoeing, Garrett County, (Easton), 160 219 Tanger Outlet Centers (near Safety, suggestions for Solomons, 146–151 Rehoboth), 255 international visitors, 46–47 Solomons Island Winery, 149 Taxes, 41, 51 Safety concerns, 26 (Crisfield), Teackle Mansion (Princess Sailing 181 Anne), 180–181 Annapolis, 141–142 Somerville Manning Gallery Telephone, 51 Bethany Beach and Fenwick (Greenville), 315 Tennis, 256, 264 Island, 264 Sonar (Baltimore), 113 Theatre Project (Baltimore), Deep Creek Lake, 230 Sotterley Plantation 112 Havre de Grace, 122 (Hollywood), 153 Third Haven Meeting House St. Mary’s City, 123 Southern Maryland, 18 (Easton), 160 St. Mary’s County, 151–154 Spas (Rehoboth), 256 Thomas Isaac Log Cabin St. Michaels, 56, 58, 161–166 Special events and festivals, (Ellicott City), 117 St. Michaels Winery (St. 14, 22–24 Thrasher Carriage Museum Michaels), 17 Spocott Windmill (near (Cumberland), 223 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Cambridge), 175 Three Little Bakers Dinner Festival (Ocean City), 22, 268 Sports Legends at Camden Yards Theatre (Wilmington), 305 St. Paul’s Church (Chestertown), (Baltimore), 2, 13, 98–99 Thurmont, 209, 211, 212 186 Springfest (Ocean City), 268 Tilghman Island, 166–169 Salisbury, 283 Spruce Forest Artisan Village Tilghman Island Day, 24 Salute to Independence (Grantsville), 233 Tilmon’s Island Winery (Sharpsburg), 23 Stanton’s Mill (Grantsville), 233 (Sudlersville), 17 State Forest, Star-Spangled Banner Museum Time zones, 41, 51–52 10, 216 (Baltimore), 96 Tipping, 52 Scenic Byway (Delaware), 3 Star-Spangled Banner Weekend Toilets, 52 Scenic View Orchards (Baltimore), 23, 92 Tolchester Beach Revisited (Sabillasville), 211 State House (St. Mary’s City), (Rock Hall), 188 Schifferstadt (Frederick), 199 152 Top of the World Observation Schriver House Museum State House Museum (Dover), Level (Baltimore), 95 (Gettysburg, PA), 208 325 Tourist information, 19–20 Schwartz Center for the Arts Steppingstone Museum (Havre Tours, escorted, 36–37 (Dover), 328 de Grace), 121 Train travel, 35, 37, 48 Seasons, 21–22 Stock-car racing, 327 , 238 Sea Witch Halloween Festival Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Traveler’s checks, 20, 46 and Fiddler’s Convention (Dickerson), 17 Travel insurance, 25 (Rehoboth), 247 Sultana (Chestertown), 186 Trimper’s Rides & Amusement The Senator (Baltimore), 115 Sunfest (Ocean City), 268 Park (Ocean City), 279 Senior travel, 27–28 Surf fishing, 236, 239, 244, Trip-cancellation insurance, 25 Severn River Scenic Overlook 264, 281, 287 Trussum Pond, 238 (near Annapolis), 10 Surfing, 239, 281 Tubman–Garrett Riverfront Shad Landing (Assateague Susquehanna Museum at the Park (Wilmington), 301 Island), 288 Lock House (Havre de Grace), Tubman Road Trail, 177 121 Tylerton, 182 18_778842 bindex.qxp 4/14/06 8:02 PM Page 338

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Washington, D.C. suburbs, 18 layout of, 292–294 Underground Railroad, Washington, George, 138, 155, nightlife, 304–306 The, 63 178, 187, 205, 312, 314 parks, 303 Powerboat Show Headquarters (Cumberland), restaurants, 298–300 (Annapolis), 24 223 shopping, 304 United States Sailboat Show Monument and Museum sights and attractions, (Annapolis), 14, 24 (Baltimore), 101 300–302 Upper Narrows Climbing Park, Waterfowl Festival (Easton), special events, 292 216 14, 24 spectator sports, 302–303 U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis), Waterman’s Museum (Rock suggested itineraries, 57, 135 Hall), 188 60–61 walking tours, 140 Watersports transportation, 294 U.S. Naval Academy Commis- Annapolis, 142 visitor information, 292 sioning Week (Annapolis), 23 Ocean City, 281 Wine in the Woods (Columbia), USS Constellation (Baltimore), Rehoboth, 256 17, 22 95, 103 Water Street (Chestertown), Wines and wineries, 16–17, 24, 186 149, 232, 245 Weather, 41 Winterfest of Lights Vagabond Players Weinberg Center for the Arts (Ocean City), 268 (Baltimore), 112 (Frederick), 201 Winterthur Museum & Country Victorian Historic District , 3, 15, Estate, 311, 312–313 (Cumberland), 222 58–59, 213–234 Wisp Resort, 3, 10, 15, 213, Views and vistas, best, 10 Western Maryland Scenic Rail- 225, 227, 228, 230, 231 Viking Golf Theme Park road (Cumberland), 223–224 Woodhall Wine Cellars (Fenwick Island), 263 Westfield Shoppingtown (Parkton), 16 Annapolis, 143 Woods Trail, 177 (Baltimore), 110 Weverton Cliffs (Harpers Ferry, Worcester County Arts Council Gent Decker Arboretum WV), 205 Gallery and Shop (Chestertown), 186 Whale-watching, 11 (Assateague Island), 290 Virginia State Memorial Wharf Rat (Baltimore), 114 World Championship Punkin’ (Gettysburg, PA), 207 , 145 Chunkin’ (Lewes), 240 Virginius Island, 205 Wheels of Yesterday (Ocean Wye Grist Mill (Wye Mills), 178 Visas, 42–43 City), 277 Wye Mills Community Lake, Visitor information, 19–20 White Marlin Open (Ocean 178 City), 268 Wye House (Wye Mills), White-water rafting, Garrett 178 Walking tours County, 217–219 Annapolis, 124, 139–140 Wicomico Street Bathhouse Baltimore, 103, 104 (Ocean City), 238 , 5 Cambridge, 175 Wildlife watching, 11, 244 Yuletide at Winterthur, 24 Crisfield, 180 William Paca House & Garden St. Michaels, 164 (Annapolis), 138 Wilmington, 3, 291–306 Zwaanendael Museum (Baltimore), 101 accommodations, 295–297 (Lewes), 243 Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art arriving in, 291–292 (Salisbury), 283 for kids, 306, 315