Maryland Off The Beaten Path

  The Delaware side of Ocean City
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  • The Delaware side of Ocean City
      The Delaware side of Ocean City
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  • Toll booths for southbound traffic ahead
      Toll booths for southbound traffic ahead
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  • 1957 - celebrating 150 years of Medical Education
      1957 - celebrating 150 years of Medical...
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  • My photo Taken from the car 2004
      My photo Taken from the car 2004
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  • Taken from a car on Greene Street c 1959
      Taken from a car on Greene Street c 1959
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Maryland World War II Memorial

by DEBBBEDB

Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs has three memorials in the state - in alphabetical order, they are: * Korean War Memorial * Vietnam War Memorial * World War II Memorial There were 48 states at the time of the war, so the four-sided open-air amphitheater is surrounded by a 100-foot diameter ring of 48 pillars, that represent the 48 states. It is located at Route 450 at Naval Academy Bridge, 1920 Ritchie Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401The MDVA website says:Etched in granite are the names of 6,454 Marylanders who lost their lives, providing a lasting tribute to their ultimate contributions. Twenty plaques describe wartime milestones and key events, in addition to contributions made by those 288,000 Maryland military men and women and those who served in industries at home. Two 14-foot diameter globes depict the location of key battles in the eastern and western hemispheres. A...

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National Vigilance Park

by Tom_Fields

This quiet park, located just off the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, memorializes those who served on US reconnaissance aircraft during the Cold War and the Vietnam War. Flying dangerous missions under adverse conditions, they played a key role in that era. Only recently has any public recognition been given to them.Here are a C-130A, EA-3B, RU-8 reconnaissance planes--all lovingly restored. Dedicated in 1997, this museum is a must-see for any aviation buff. Take the Washington-Baltimore Parkway (MD 295) to Highway 32. Take Hwy 32 east to Canine Road. At the Canine Road exit, go left over Hwy 32, and take a left into the large parking lot. Do NOT go straight, unless you are going to visit NSA (the National Security Agency). That's off-limits, except for those on official government business. But the National Vigilance Park is open to all.

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WHITE'S FORD

by mtncorg

Accessed at mile 39.8 (mileage is upriver from Georgetown) on the C&O towpath through the Dickerson Conservation Area - administered by Montgomery County, Maryland - this is an old ford across the Potomac River used by Civil War armies to cross the Potomac. One well-known engraving from the time shows a couple of Federal sharpshooters firing away as Lee's army crosses the river at the beginning of the Antietam campaign. The old canal is actually filled with water in this area so one oculd put in a boat or a fishing line here. To reach the ford, you cross the towpath and continue to the river bank a short distance beyond.

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Piney Point Lighthouse

by grandmaR

The Piney Point Lighthouse was built in 1836 by John Donohoo. It is about 14 miles up river from Point Lookout, and it is the oldest light on the Potomac River. Out of 11 lighthouses built on the Potomac, it is one of the four original lights still standing. Several U.S. Presidents, including James Madison, have used Piney Point as a summer retreat.The squat white tower is only 35 feet tall, much the same as the other lighthouses that Donohoo built, such as Concord Point and Cove Point. The wall at ground level is four feet thick.Just below the lantern floor, the interior is about seven feet in diameter and the walls are 18 inches thick. The original lighting apparatus consisted of 10 lamps with each in its own 15-inch reflector. In June of 1855 this was replaced with a 5th-order Fresnel lens which has since been removed.The light was decommissioned in 1964 and in 1980 the Coast Guard...

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Quiet Waters Park,...

by msazadi

Quiet Waters Park, AnnapolisWhile there is no swimming at this park on the South River, it is an oasis of trees, paths, and pavillions that offers families a place to unwind. If you have children who are getting cranky, this is a good place to picnic or just let them run, bike or swing. Kayaks are also available to rent, tho I have no experience of this company.Hillsmere Dr., Annapolis410-222-1777 7:00am - dusk / Closed Tuesdays. Admission is $4. per car, and while lots of people walk in free, you should know that the first pavillion is almost 1 mile into the park.Nestled between the South River and Harness Creek, Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis offers a wide variety of family activities. Visitors can walk, jog, or bike on 6 miles of paved trails winding through hardwood forests and grassy fields, play at the large, multi-level children's playground, enjoy the South River Promenade and...

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Cumberland, Maryland

by Ewingjr98

Cumberland was the site of Fort Cumberland, which was used by British General Braddock in his attack on Fort Duquesne in Pittsburgh during the French and Indian War. George Washington also used Fort Cumberland during the French and Indian War and later, as President, during the Whiskey Rebellion.The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is one of the most historic areas of the town. The C&O Canal is a 184.5 mile transportation route that was built from 1828 to 1850; the plans for the final 180 miles of canal to the Ohio River were abandoned due to the growth of railroads. It runs along the northern edge of the Potomac River from its starting point in Georgetown to Cumberland, Maryland. It operated until 1924, and was essential for nearby communities to ship coal, lumber, and crops to market. The canal had 74 locks to raise ships 605 feet from DC into the Appalachians.Cumberland was also a major stop...

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The town of Hancock, MD

by Ewingjr98

Hancock is a small town with less than 2000 residents, but it has a few historic sites. Hancock also lies in a geographically interesting part of Maryland, where the state is only two miles wide, between West Virginia and Pennsylvania.The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is one of the most historic areas of the town. The C&O Canal is a 184.5 mile transportation route that was built from 1828 to 1850; the plans for the final 180 miles of canal to the Ohio River were abandoned due to the growth of railroads. It runs along the northern edge of the Potomac River from its starting point in Georgetown to Cumberland, Maryland. It operated until 1924, and was essential for nearby communities to ship coal, lumber, and crops to market. The canal had 74 locks to raise ships 605 feet from DC into the Appalachians. Hancock was also a major stop on the National Road (now US 40). The original National Road,...

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Sideling Hill & the Eastern Continental Divide

by Ewingjr98

Sideling Hill is the location of a 340-foot deep notch cut from Sideling Hill for Interstate 68, about 6 miles west of Hancock, Maryland. The mountain itself stands some 2,301 feet above sea level and stretches from West Virginia, through Maryland, into Pennsylvania. The strata of rocks exposed by the cut is so impressive there is a rest area and exhibition center at the top of the hill explaining the geological features to visitors. Nearby in Pennsylvania, is Sideling Hill Tunnel, one of the PA Turnpike's original road tunnels. It was abandoned in 1968 and is now used as a bicycle path.The Eastern Continental Divide separates the Gulf of Mexico and Gulf of St. Lawrence drainage areas from the watersheds that flow directly into the Atlantic Ocean. This mini-continental divide runs from northern Pennsylvania to Florida. Maryland is the only state I've ever seen that advertises this small...

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You may want to check out the...

by msazadi

You may want to check out the local paper The Capital for interesting things to do. Locals often call the paper the 'crab wrapper' because of its lack of hard news, but for local goings-on, it is pretty good. We also say that if you are not in 'Police Beat' or the Obituaries that day, you are having a good day!

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The Mosaic in the Miller...

by msazadi

The Mosaic in the Miller Senate Office Building. My husband really enjoyed showing this off for the camera! The bystander behind Dick is looking up at the Tiffany Dome which is 4 stories up. I used to walk past it every day when my office was up on the 4th floor too. The reverse of the Great Seal of Maryland consists of an escutcheon, or shield, bearing the Calvert and Crossland arms quartered. Above is an earl's coronet and a full-faced helmet. The escutcheon is supported on one side by a farmer and on the other by a fisherman. It symbolizes Lord Baltimore's two estates: Maryland, and Avalon in Newfoundland.

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Admiral Fell Inn  Baltimore

 4 Reviews and 397 Opinions  We've been receiving special offers from Baltimore's Inner Harbor hotels since we joined the Harbor... 

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Historic Inns of Annapolis  Annapolis

 6 Reviews and 337 Opinions  Although we did not stay here, it looked like a lovely Inn right smack in the middle of Annapolis. 

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Hilton Suites Ocean City Oceanfront  Ocean City

 1 Review and 427 Opinions  We stayed at the Hilton to celebrate our 2nd Wedding Anniversary on April 23rd, 2007. The room was... 

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Off The Beaten Path: Cities in Maryland
  1. Baltimore Off The Beaten Path
  2. Ocean City Off The Beaten Path
  3. Annapolis Off The Beaten Path
  4. Solomons Island Off The Beaten Path
  5. Saint Michaels Off The Beaten Path
  6. Havre de Grace Off The Beaten Path
  7. Towson Off The Beaten Path
  8. Frederick Off The Beaten Path
  9. Leonardtown Off The Beaten Path
  10. Antietam Off The Beaten Path
  11. Ellicott City Off The Beaten Path
  12. College Park Off The Beaten Path
  13. Rockville Off The Beaten Path
  14. Bowie Off The Beaten Path
  15. Point Lookout State Park Off The Beaten Path
  16. Columbia Off The Beaten Path
  17. Silver Spring Off The Beaten Path
  18. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Off The Beaten Path
  19. St. Marys City Off The Beaten Path
  20. Assateague Island Off The Beaten Path
  21. Laurel Off The Beaten Path
  22. Crisfield Off The Beaten Path
  23. Emmitsburg Off The Beaten Path
  24. Prince Frederick Off The Beaten Path
  25. Saint George Island Off The Beaten Path
  26. Piney Point Off The Beaten Path
  27. Morgantown Off The Beaten Path
  28. Pasadena Off The Beaten Path
  29. Dundalk Off The Beaten Path
  30. Hancock Off The Beaten Path
  31. Coltons Point Off The Beaten Path
  32. Rising Sun Off The Beaten Path
  33. Green Ridge Off The Beaten Path

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