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Locavore:
Farmer’s Markets, Co-Ops, CSA’s, Farms
Are you a locavore? This means eating foods produced
within 100 miles of where you live, which not only
supports local farming, but lowers your carbon footprint.
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Breweries
This region is steeped in the local traditions of
freshly brewed beer. Many local breweries offer tours;
some are available through their own restaurants.
All are delicious.
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Wineries
From the gently sloping Catoctin foothills and rolling
farmlands of the Maryland Piedmont to the alluvial
Chesapeake Plains, local wineries blend tradition
and modern winemaking to produce a wide variety of
vintages.
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Public
Gardens
Looking to tiptoe through the tulips? Stop and smell
the roses? Visiting a local public garden is a great
way to spend the day and get great ideas for your
own garden! Many also offer educational seminars and
classes.
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State
Parks & Public Lands
Thousands of acres are dedicated to the state park
systems throughout the region. Many offer picnic shelters,
playgrounds, camping, hunting, fishing and loads of
entertainment. Start with the state websites, and
drill down from there.
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Mountain
Biking Trails
From novice to advanced level, Maryland has designated
mountain biking trails to suit every skill level.
Many counties now provide maps specifically for biking,
so check the county tourism sites for more information.
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Horseback
Riding Trails
Trail riding among the scenic hills and valleys lets
you get up close and personal with nature, both with
the horse underneath you and the wildlife you see
along the way.
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Kayaking
Trails
From thrill-seekers challenging whitewater rapids
in Western Maryland, to those looking for a quiet
way to rediscover nature from the water, chances are
you’ll find it close to home.
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Camping
Maryland State Parks offer visitors campsites, full
service and camper cabins and picnic shelters-all
found on their terrific website, www.dnr.maryland.gov.
Southern Pennsylvania has a great mix of state park
and private camp sites.
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Ski
Resorts
Just about any direction you go from here, within
a half hour to three hours, you can have your pick
of hundreds of ski runs at the various resorts throughout
the area.
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Fantastic
Fall Festivals
While the dates change every year, festivals offer
entertainment for the whole family. Some venues are
open throughout the month, others only on weekends.
Be sure to check the October 2008 issue for this year’s
current schedule.
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Amazing
Mazes & Labyrinths
While we put these two ideas together, they couldn’t
be more different. A maze is a puzzle designed for
entertainment and laughter; a labyrinth is a journey
of enlightenment, a place to walk quietly and think.
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Attractions:
Museums, Parks, Historical Sites and Venues
We make it easy for you to plan your entertainment
with our list of places to see and experience in the
tri-state area. These places are all within an hour
from home, so “Go See Something!”
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Weekend
Destinations
There’s more to weekends than Ocean City. In
fact, you could spend days exploring the Eastern Shore!
For a more mountainous getaway, head to Western Maryland
for water skiing or snow skiing at Deep Creek Lake.
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