Daytrips Getaway Weekends And Vacations In The Mid Atlantic States

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.

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.

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.

This guide highlights 11 itineraries that cover the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, from the peace of Saranac Lake in New York State to the urban vigour of Washington, D.C.'

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.

US Route 6, also known as The Grand Army of the Republic Highway, is the longest contiguous transcontinental route in the USA. Running from Provincetown, MA to Bishop, CA (and before 1964 to Long Beach, CA), US Route 6 remains for the most part, a two-lane highway on its way through fourteen states. This is your guide along all of its original 3,652 miles. From Revolutionary War sites to pioneer settlements and western mining towns, Route 6 offers an in-depth lesson in US History, charms of yesteryear and comforts of modern times. Compiled and written by magazine and newspaper travel writer, Malerie Yolen-Cohen, Stay on Route 6 highlights the best attractions, restaurants, hotels and oddities along America's long-ignored highway.