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Charm City: Two Days in Baltimore
Inside the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. Photo © Vox Efx, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
For centuries, Baltimore has welcomed visitors from all over the globe. In the early 1900s, Baltimore followed Ellis Island as the second largest port for immigrants in the country. Today the c
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The Best Crab in Baltimore: Crab Cakes, Soft-shell, and More
Crab on the table reader for cracking at L. P. Steamers. Photo © m01229, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Looking for the best crab in Baltimore? Baltimoreans dine on this famous crustacean in four ways, and crab houses like Phillips Seafood in the Inner Harbor and Bo Brooks in Canton u
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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
A mule-drawn barge at the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Historical Park. Photo © Kathleen Tyler Conklin, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (301/739-4200) is a 184.5-mile-long park covering 12,000 acres that runs parallel to the Poto
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Visiting Historic St. Michaels, Maryland
A boat on display at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Maryland. Photo © F Delventhal, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Maryland’s Eastern Shore and Atlantic BeachesThe historic waterfront town of St. Michaels is approximately one hour (51 miles) from Annapolis (
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Where to Eat and Stay in St. Michael's, Maryland
Sunset at the Inn at Perry Cabin in St. Michaels, Maryland. Photo © Brian Gratwicke, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
The charming vintage port of St. Michaels is a popular tourist destination and features manicured colonial, federal, and Victorian homes, stunning churches, and a scenic
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Five Only-in-Maine Adventures
Photo © Hilary Nangle.
If you want to experience the real Maine, consider one of these authentic Maine adventures. Each takes you beyond the usual tourist haunts, but none requires any special skills or abilities, other than a willingness to see the state from a new, distinctly Maine perspective,
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Gardens of Acadia
When immersed in the often jaw-dropping natural beauty of Acadia National Park, it may seem superfluous to seek out man-made gardens, but those on Maine’s Mount Desert Island gild this already stunning landscape. While garden mavens will treasure these sights, even those who don’t know a peony fro
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Coastal Maine's Off-Season Escapes
Houses on pilings in Kennebunkport. Photo © edella/123rf.
Although it’s true that some coastal communities all but roll up the sidewalks after Columbus Day, not all do. Visiting in the off-season, from mid- October through late May, has its merits. Sure, the water’s too cold for a swim, except for
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Discover Coastal Maine
Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert Island. Photo © Natalia Bratslavsky/123rf.
From the glacier-scoured beaches of the Southern Coast to the craggy cliffs Down East, Maine’s coastline follows a zigzagging route that would measure about 5,500 miles if you stretched it taut. But taut it isn’t. Eons ago,
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Budget Tips for Visiting Maine
Waldoboro, Maine in November. Photo © Connie, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
At first glance, Maine might seem pricey, but take another look. It is possible to keep a vacation within a reasonable budget; here are a few tips for doing so.
For starters, avoid the big-name towns and seek out
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Best of the Maine Coast in Two Weeks
View from Cadillac mountain in Acadia National Park. Photo © Natalia Bratslavsky/123rf.
This itinerary covers all of the state’s coastal regions in 14 days. Be forewarned: You’ll be doing a fair bit of driving on Route 1, the major thoroughfare that strings these sights together. It’s primarily a
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Maine Food Specialties: From Blueberries to Beanhole Beans
Packed with antioxidants and all kinds of good-for-you stuff, Maine’s wild blueberries are prized by bakers because they retain their form and flavor when cooked.Photo © Richard Wood, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Everyone knows Maine is the place for lobster, but there are quite a
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Coastal Maine's Hidden Treasures: Antiques and Junktiques
Roadside antiques in Searsport. Photo © Mike Mozart, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Whether you have a practiced eye or just enjoy the thrill of the hunt, you’ll find these the best places to seek genuine collectibles and can’t-resist treasures.
Wells and Vicinity
Flea market-style shops,
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Coastal Maine's Best Restaurants
Chefs prepare fresh, local fare at Hugo’s in Portland’s East End. Photo © Knack Factory/Zack Bowen.
In recent years, Maine’s restaurant scene has gained increasing national attention, with top awards and mentions in foodie magazines such as Bon Appétit, Food and Wine, Gourmet, and Save
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Locations in Maine: A Pronunciation Guide
If you’re looking for lobster in Harraseeket make sure to say Hare-uh-SEEK-it. Photo © Jill M, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Countless names for Maine cities, towns, villages, rivers, lakes, and streams have Native American origins; some are variations on French; and a few have Germ
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Looping Around the Phippsburg Peninsula
Fort Popham State Historic Site. Photo © Roger H. Goun, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Thanks to a map and brochures produced by the Phippsburg Business Association and Phippsburg Land Trust and an online guide from the Phippsburg Historical Society, it’s easy to spend the better part of a
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Discover the Character of Maine
Otter Cliffs in Acadia National Park. Photo © Jon Bilous/123rf.
MaineTipping the northeasternmost corner of the United States and comprising 33,215 square miles, Maine boldly promotes itself as “The Way Life Should Be.” Not to say that everything’s perfect, mind you, but Maine is an extraordi
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Water Parks and Amusement Parks in Maine
Palace Playland in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Photo © Martin Lewison, licensed Creative Commons Attribution Share-alike.
Southern Coastal MaineIf you’ve got kids or just love amusement parks, you’ll find Maine’s best in the Old Orchard area, where sand and sun just seem to complement arcades a
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Falling for Foliage in Maine
The Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway provides dazzling views of fall foliage. Photo © Clark Gregor, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
MaineThe timing of Maine’s fall foliage owes much to the summer weather that precedes it, and so does the quality (although the annual spectacle never disa
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See the Best of Maine in Three Weeks
Houses on pilings in Kennebunkport. Photo © edella/123rf.
Best of Maine Travel MapIt’s a tough job to single out Maine’s sightseeing icons. It offers so many. Unless you have years to spend, such a big chunk of real estate needs some whittling to be made explorable. This itinerary exposes you
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