Complete your Atlantic coast vacation with a visit to Annapolis, a charming historic city on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay. Annapolis is within driving distance of many popular U.S. travel destinations, including Washington, D.C., Baltimore, New York City and Philadelphia. The area is also accessible from three international airports: Baltimore-Washington International Airport, Washington-Dulles International Airport and Reagan International Airport.

Annapolis Maryland

During colonial times, this bustling seaport welcomed trade ships from all over the world and was the capital of the United States. As you stroll along quaint brick sidewalks and admire the well-preserved architecture of Annapolis, it’s easy to imagine life during the days of America’s founding fathers. In fact, the residences of all four Maryland signers of the Declaration of Independence are located here. Two of them – the Charles Carroll House and the Chase-Lloyd House – are open for public tours.

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Baltimore is a city of neighborhoods, offering a variety of attractions perfect for weekend getaways or action packed day trips. From the cobblestone streets of historic Fells Point and Federal Hill, up the wide avenues of elegant Mount Vernon, and across the countless modest blue-collar enclaves, the city wears many different faces. On the east and west sides, seamless blocks of the city’s trademark redbrick row houses, each fronted by white marble steps, radiate outward from the modern towers of downtown Baltimore.

Baltimore Maryland

 
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The State of Maryland is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Various nicknames including “Old Line State”, “Free State”, and “Chesapeake Bay State” recall historic and other aspects of Maryland.

Maryland is a major hub of American life science research and houses over three hundred biotechnology firms as well as a number of prestigious academic and other research institutions.

Baltimore Maryland

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Best Destinations for Family Entertainment

Among people who plan to travel in 2011, 83 percent will be traveling with family, and 90 percent of those traveling with family will keep their trips domestic, according to a recent TripAdvisor survey. What follows is the top 10 destinations where these travelers have the best-rated options for entertainment, dining, and accommodation.

This ranking was released as TripAdvisor’s inaugural Traveler’s Choice Family list, compiled based on user reviews from TripAdvisor.com. The 10 destinations were determined based on the number of recommendations of users who traveled with family.
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