Head to Annapolis for delicious Maryland blue crabs – and order extra Old Bay seasonsing © Dave Fimbres Photography / Getty Images Get crabby (in the best way) in Annapolis, Maryland
You’ll need a cab or ride-share to reach Fells Point, a couple miles from Baltimore’s Penn Station. You can also hop aboard a MARC or Amtrak train from Union Station, with numerous daily departures.
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How to get to Baltimore: Baltimore is about an hour’s drive north of DC via I-95 (avoid rush hour if possible). Afterwards, find a table at The Point in Fells for local fare and glorious harbor views. Take a walking tour with Baltimore National Heritage Area or Baltimore Ghost Tours (this was the last place Edgar Allan Poe was seen alive, you know). This historic cobblestoned area is anchored by the luxurious Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, a pier-side hotel whose gorgeous interior garden courtyard merits at least a walk-through.įounded by William Fell in 1730 and once a thriving shipbuilding center, Fells Point today is packed with locally owned boutiques, casual eateries and bench-dotted parks. But Baltimore is a city on the move, and there’s no place that showcases this better than the up-and-coming neighborhood of Fells Point.
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With its shops, restaurants, historic ships and famous aquarium, the popular Inner Harbor offers enough for a full day of fun. The entrance fee is $25 per vehicle.įells Point is one of Baltimore’s most historic and charming neighborhoods © Jon Bilous / Shutterstock Visit a city on the move in Baltimore, Marylandīaltimore’s varied pleasures have long been a draw for Washingtonians. The closest one to DC is the North Entrance, about an hour’s drive west. Shenandoah National Park has three gated entrances: the North Entrance at Front Royal (off I-66), Thornton Gap east of Luray (via US-211) and the South Entrance at Rockfish Gap near Waynesboro.
How to get to Shenandoah National Park: The best option is to drive. Wherever you are, you’ll enjoy waterfalls, mountain laurel, stunning vistas and – if you’re lucky – a black bear sighting. For an easy stroll, there’s Dark Hollow Falls, leading to a pretty waterfall more challenging is Hawksbill Mountain, featuring an uphill trudge that rewards with magnificent, nearly 360-degree views from the park’s highest peak. In these glorious mountains, hikes for every taste and fitness level await. Extraordinary views await at the top of rugged hiking trails in Shenandoah National Park, barely an hour's drive from Washington, DC © Bram Reusen / Shutterstock Go wild in Shenandoah National Park, VirginiaĮasy access to Shenandoah National Park is one of the best perks of living in DC.
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