4.5Fell's Point(2.798 reviews) - Charming area of the city and a great place to stay! Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas
Dating back to the 18th century, this charming Baltimore district has cobblestone streets and a thriving culture by the waterfront. Wander through its quaint streets as you discover craft and antique shops, coffee houses and art galleries, then treat yourself to fresh seafood or a yummy burger at the Broadway Market. After dark, more than 100 pubs await you. Fell’s Point is a short drive from downtown Baltimore, but you can take a water taxi from the Inner Harbor for a more unique experience. You can also join a food, historic, or haunted pub tour to discover the district's hidden gems. – TripadvisorSee more..
5.0Antietam National Battlefield(1.423 reviews) - A must visit for anyone interested in the Civil War Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Walking Areas • National Parks • Battlefields
The Bloodiest One Day Battle in American History: 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. Antietam National Battlefield is located in western Maryland, 10 miles south of Hagerstown in Washington County. The best place to start your visit is at the park visitor center. The GPS address for the visitor center is 5831 Dunker Church Road, Sharpsburg, Maryland, 21782. We have brochures, museum exhibits, a film, a museum store, and park rangers and volunteers on duty to help you get oriented. The battlefield is approximately 3,000 acres that you can explore in your car or by walking. Operating Hours & Seasons: Open All Year, The Visitor Center is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Park Grounds are open daylight hours. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day The park has an entrance fee of $5.00 Per Person (age 16 or older; 15 and under FREE) or $10.00 Per Vehicle.See more..
4.5Historic Downtown Frederick(675 reviews) - Great Place to Visit (or live) Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Scenic Walking Areas
Fredrick is a delightful place to visit full of character, history, shops and restaurants to mention just a few of it's charms. The Carroll Creek is another reason to visit and enjoy. The creek has beautiful water lilies, ducks and sculptures. Often called 'Little Philadelphia', the architecture is colonial and civil war with beautiful brick buildings and newer buildings as well. An active arts community and foodie destination, a city full of history, a minor league baseball stadium, a community airport, festivals...you need to visit!See more..
4.5Federal Hill Park(568 reviews) - Great place to see the city views while chilling!! Saturday: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Parks
Former lookout during the Civil War and the War of 1812 is now a scenic park overlooking the Inner Harbor.See more..
The Aberdeen Walking Tour includes a list of 34 historic sights/buildings and is associated with the Aberdeen Room Museum. Given the sub-zero weather today, I decided to see a third of the structures and save the rest for better weather. A full half of the sites are on West Bel Air Road, making it quite convenient. I parked at the old B&O Railroad Station to begin my walk. The station is fortunately being renovated as it dates from 1885 and played an important role in the canning industry as well as baseball. Across the street from the station is one of the original canning factories built in 1908, but now used for offices. Walking always fro. Downtown one finds 8 beautiful Victorian homes built between 1850 and 1920. These are all currently occupied as either residences or bed and breakfast. Am waiting for a warm spell to walk the rest of the route.See more..
Charlestown Historic District is part of Maryland's National Register Properties. The town was founded in the 18th Century and started off as Long Point in 1742 and served as an important port until eclipsed by towns further west. The current grid layout of streets within the historic district central core of the town are said to be unchanged from the beginning of the settlement. While there are a few historical markers within the town, there is little in the way of signage to help the visitor identify the history of individual properties. With the help of Google Maps I was able to identify the Indian Queen Tavern where Cecil Street bends around to the right and becomes Market Street. Across from this is likely the John Paca House. One assumes that a house located a little farther along Market Street with a lion sign may be the Red Lyon Tavern. A late 18th Century building, Cecil House, is located at the corner of Bladen and Caroline Streets. Overall the town maintains the a simple architectural beauty and if equipped with documents from the Maryland Historical Trust, one can learn as well as enjoy the sights.See more..
Main Street Sykesville encompasses the major historical attractions of 19th century construction. Between Springfield Avenue in the north and the Patapsco River in the south one finds a wealth of classic Victorian buildings. Everything appears well maintained and brightly painted. There are numerous gift shops, churches and restaurants of various sizes and specialties. Of note is the Town House, a well maintained Victorian home that apparently serves as offices for some of the town's workers. Main Street is a valley between two ridges and one must climb stairs to reach the Town House for example. It is enjoyable to view the Main Street shops and businesses from the The vantage point of the Town House as well as from the bluff on which St Joseph's Church sits. There are parking lots behind most buildings. Information about sites can be found in the town's own website and that of Downtown Sykesville Connection, a community organization. We had fun poking our heads into the western shop and the candle shop and the Distillery, for example. Overall it was an enjoyable afternoon. See more..
Some websites quaintly call it the "Village of Darlington", but although it is not an incorporated town, Darlington has been a center of agriculture and commerce on the eastern edge of Harford County since the late 1700s. Darlington received its designation as a historical district in 1987. Turning off of US Route 1 and taking a slow drive down Main Street and then along Shuresville Road, Trappe Church Road and others reveals a collection of 19th Century homes and buildings in good condition. Then comes the stops along the way. The Deer Creek Friends Meeting's current building was constructed in the 1700s. What was referred to as the doctors house in the middle of the village was built in the early 1800s. The Gothic style Grace Memorial Episcopal Church made architectural news in the 1870s. Farmlands spread our in a panoramic view around the community. While there has been a elementary school in Darlington since the 1840s, the current building from the mid 20th century is known for some Art Deco features. There are no sidewalks to speak of, and some of the older buildings abutt the main roads. It is safer to drive from site to site rather than walk in many places. Nearby features like the Conowingo Hydroelectric Dam and the Susquehanna Park enable a full day's outing. Darlington is definitely a hidden treasure right off the main highway.See more..
