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Itinerary: Hudson River Valley Contemporary Art
The arts scene is alive and well in the Hudson River Valley. Artists-in-residence can arrange long-term retreats, while the public gets to experience the results of their creativity. Several premier museums, galleries, and outdoor sculpture parks can anchor a multiday tour of the region. This tour
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Hudson Valley Day Trips from New York City
A Hudson Valley day trip is a great way to experience the area without a large time commitment, making it especially appealing to those weekending in New York City. Each of these trips start at Grand Central Station, so don’t worry about renting a car.
Tarrytown and the Rockefeller Estate
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Cycling Hudson Valley in 6 Days
In a six-day tour, riding 35-45 miles per day, you can cover the length of the Hudson River Valley, hitting key sights, vistas, and attractions on both sides of the river. Total distance is approximately 200 miles. This suggested itinerary starts in the town of Hudson, in the Upper Hudson River Va
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Hudson River Valley Agriculture: Maple Syrup
Some 4,000 farms cover nearly 20 percent of all land in the Hudson River Valley, producing everything from beef, poultry, milk, and cheese to apples, sweet corn, organic produce, wine, hay, and flowers. Most of the area’s longtime farmers are struggling to make ends meet in the globalized economy.
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Where to Go in Hudson Valley and the Catskills
Each region in this area offers its own unique draw; some are cultural centers, some are prime destinations for outdoor adventure, and many combine the two. To help plan your trip, here are the highlights of where to go in Hudson Valley and the Catskills.
Lower Hudson Valley
The Hudson River Valle
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Grand Hudson Valley Estates
Kykuit, the sprawling hilltop estate of the Rockefeller family is a must-see in the Lower Hudson River Valley. Photo © Kris, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
A handful of majestic estates line the Hudson River, representing several centuries of architectural and cultural trends includin
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Six Hudson Valley Travel Tips
Proximity to a major metropolitan area brings large crowds to the best places in the Hudson Valley, and you’d be surprised how many of them overlook thoroughly enjoyable and simple ways to experience the area. These tips not only help to avoid the masses, but to deepen your explorations and
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Itinerary: Hudson Valley Revolutionary War Tour
The outcome of the nine-year struggle for independence from the British hinged largely on who controlled the Hudson River. From the boycott of British tea to the turning point at Saratoga, many of the war’s pivotal events took place in the surrounding valley. Today, a number of interpretive museum
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Manhattan Neighborhood Recommendations
To celebrate the new edition of Moon Mapguide New York City, we’re asking some New Yorkers about their favorite #MoonNeighborhood in Manhattan.
Here are Anthony S.’s recommendations for the West Village. Thanks, Anthony!
Q: Describe your favorite neighborhood in NYC in one sentence
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Kid-Friendly Activities in the Hudson Valley
Young travelers find many opportunities for entertainment and recreation in the Hudson River Valley, from hiking and swimming to apple and berry picking to tours of historic homes and museums. In particular, Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture (Mon.-Fri., free, Sat.-Sun., $20 ages 16+, $10
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Atlantic Coast Road Tripping: A Classic Seaside Stop in Ocean City
Aerial view of Ocean City. Public Domain photo by US Army Corps of Engineers.
About the only place left on the entire East Coast that retains the carnival qualities of classic seaside resorts, Ocean City (pop. 7,105, swelling to some 400,000 in summer) has by far the best array of old-time funfair
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Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Cambridge, Maryland
Birds in flight as the sun goes down at the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
The Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (2145 Key Wallace Dr., 410/228-2677, daily dawn-dusk, vehicles $3, pedestrians $1, c
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Discover Virginia & Maryland: Where History Comes Alive
Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, as seen in spring. Photo © Visions of America LLC/123rf.
Separated by Washington DC and the Potomac River, Virginia and Maryland are often mentioned in daily news of political maneuverings at the nation’s capital. Although the news networks paint vivid p
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The Best of Virginia and Maryland in 12 Days
Waterfront in downtown Annapolis, MD. Photo © Steven Frame/123rf.
Virginia and Maryland encompass a large amount of land. It can take six hours to drive from Washington DC to the southern end of Virginia and nearly four hours to drive from western Maryland to the Eastern Shore. A 12-day trip
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Kayaking the Potomac River
Kayaking along the Potomac allows you to enjoy both the beauty of nature and the architectural splendor of the city. Photo © Michaela Riva Gaaserud.
A sleeping giant. The brain of our great country at rest. This is how Washington DC strikes me as I glide silently through the waters of the Pot
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An Artist’s Tour of Baltimore
The Bolton Hill neighborhood of Baltimore is home to local sculptor Alessandra Torres. Photo © Jennifer Walker.
Sculptor Alessandra Torres says that Baltimore, a small city with a strong arts community, is a place where artists can make a name for themselves. Torres, a sculpture professor at the M
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Visiting Assateague Island
Two of Assateague’s wild ponies walk along the shoreline. Photo © Paige Engel/123rf.
Assateague Island sits opposite Ocean City across the Ocean City Inlet. It is considered part of both Virginia and Maryland. The inlet didn’t always exist. It was formed during the Chesapeake-Potomac Hu
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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in West Virginia
John Brown’s Fort, built in 1848 is the only Armory building that survived the Civil War. Photo © MamaGeek, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Harpers Ferry, West VirginiaThe Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (304/535-6029, daily 8am-5pm, $10 by car, $5 on foot) is made up of 3
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Baltimore's Top 10 for Kids
Take the kids around the harbor on the Urban Pirates ship. Photo © Larry Lamsa, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
From interactive museums to fun crab dinners, here are the top sights and activities to keep kids entertained during your family’s visit to Baltimore:
At the B&O
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Baltimore's Historic Churches: Basilica of the Assumption
Altar in Baltimore’s Basilica of the Assumption. Photo © Jim, the Photographer, licensed Creative Common Attribution.
Mount VernonMaryland was founded by Lord Baltimore as a place of religious tolerance, at least in terms of the 17th century; this meant that Catholics (like Lord Baltimo
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