TIM LAMAN/GETTY IMAGES ©Pennsylvania Let the kids horse around (Trip 12)Urban
Adventures
Big, cosmopolitan NYC is a
world unto itself but don’t
forget about Philly, DC,
Baltimore and Pittsburgh,
each with their own
distinctive personalities.(^2) Long Island Begin
the trip in NYC, the nation’s
most exciting metropolis of
kaleidoscopic variety and
dizzying proportions.
b Brandywine Valley
to Atlantic City Philly’s
historic cobblestone streets
are alive with contemporary
culture.
f Maryland’s National
Historic Road Explore
Baltimore, one of the oldest,
saltiest, and most eccentric
ports in North America.
n The Civil War Tour
Richmond was once capital
of the Confederacy; now it
has a small, vibrant food and
nightlife scene.
Art &
Architecture
Every taste is satisfied,
whether you’re a devotee
of Frank Lloyd Wright
or a fan of stately pre-
revolutionary row houses,
world class museums or
massive open-air sculpture
parks.
d Pittsburgh & the
Laurel Highlands Stunning
architectural masterpieces
in the country and top flight
museums in the city.
k Eastern Shore
Odyssey The cute red brick
of Dover contrasts nicely
with the palatial grounds
nearby.
(^1) Hudson Valley
Modern art at the
Dia:Beacon, spectacular
mansions and the valley’s
own school of painting.
g Along the C&O Canal
Georgetown and Harpers
Ferry both have a plethora
of lovely Federal-style
architecture.
Outdoor
Activities
Explore mountain
forests, deep river gorges
and glacial lakes, not
to mention windswept
beaches and sandy dunes.
l Skyline Drive
Numerous hikes, wildlife
campouts and cavern
systems are on offer.
(^5) Adirondack Peaks &
Valleys Backcountry paths
turn into cross-country trails
in winter.
h (^) Maritime Maryland
Explore the transition space
between salt and freshwater,
including stunning marsh
and wetland biomes.
e Through the Wilds
Along Route 6 Combine
stargazing with backcountry
trails to canyon floors.
g Along the C&O Canal
This forested track lays on
the banks of the Potomac
River and in the shadow of
the Appalachian Mountains.
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