The Complete Civil War Road Trip Guide: 10 Weekend Tours and More than 400 Sites, from Antietam to Z
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Plus, everything always looks better—even the Indian River PowerPlant—from 13, feet up. Delaware state Senator Brian Pettyjohn flew with them last summer. Keep your eyes open: The aerial view of Maryland's coastline is breathtaking. And if the videographer happens to miss your initial jump, the video is free. Just trust us on this one. Theodore Roosevelt Island Washington, D. Take a walk on the wild side at this acre wilderness preserve that serves as a living tribute to the nation's nature-loving 26th President. Miles of trails through swamps, marshes, and upland forests rife with rabbits and raccoons will make you marvel that you're in the middle of the Potomac River.
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Pay homage at the foot statue of Roosevelt in the northern center of the island, where four foot tablets are inscribed with his conservation philosophy. Another way to show your respect: There's an annual family-friendly birthday celebration for Teddy Oct. Roosevelt was fitness-obsessed and kept records on how fast he could run and how high he could jump. Word to the wise: Parking spots for cars go fast. Chesapeake City Chesapeake City, 63 miles. Escape the bright lights and big city and go revel in the simple pleasures of a small town. Chesapeake City feels like a world away—a quintessential, Eastern Shore whistle stop with historic houses, antique shops, and brackish tides that lap up and lick at the tiny town's edge.
It's not much bigger today than it was back then current population: On land, partake in waterfront fine dining at the historic Bayard House, raw bar beauties at Chesapeake Inn, or crab feasts and cheap beers at Tap Room Crabhouse. Tour nearby Mount Harmon Plantation, an early 17th-century waterfront manor set on acres of former tobacco farmland. Route , Cecil County. Sometimes in the bubble of Baltimore, we forget about our next-door neighbor, D.
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Beat the throngs of Capitol Hill tourists and make your way to Georgetown for 18th-century architecture, historic homes, red brick sidewalks, and a scenic waterfront. But don't let the Colonial charm fool you: Georgetown is a hip and happening 'hood, with great shopping, incredible eats, and a nightlife scene that includes lots of live music. After you've perused the Georgetown Flea Market, the string of stores along M Street, and various vintage and antique shops, treat yourself to a taste of the district's world-class culinary scene.
With an average of 27 to 30 funerals held every weekday, see a service while you can. First Manassas to Gettysburg Vol. Whistler depicted this aggressive confrontation between the birds after a fight with Frederick Leyland, a shipping magnate, for whom the room was originally built in London. Hagerstown in the Civil War. Going away, even on a day trip, interrupts that cycle. With hourly tours, boundless beer samplings, beer-infused food, and even an adult-sized tree house, the Dogfish Head brewery is a must-play jungle gym for grownups. We'll publish them on our site once we've reviewed them.
Restaurants for every palate and paycheck abound—date-night fine dining Bourbon Steak, Chez Billy Sud ; above-average pub grub Martin's Tavern, The Tombs ; playful comfort food Luke's Lobster, Thunder Burger ; and, of course, cupcakes. For Instagram-worthy tourist attractions, climb the iconic Exorcist steps from the s horror film at 36th and M Streets, or stroll between the landmark homes and haunts of Jackie O and JFK. Lancaster County Lancaster, PA, 74 miles.
Time seems to stand still in dreamy Lancaster County—and that's exactly the point. Here, amongst the Amish and Mennonite, you'll find horse-drawn carriages we recommend Ed's Buggy Rides in Ronks , covered bridges, the nation's oldest pretzel factory, Julius Sturgis in Lititz try your hand at making your own , and Amish crafts and culture. Unplug, and be present to the past. Stop by Lancaster Central Market, one of the nation's oldest publicly owned, continuously operating farmers' markets.
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Even if you don't go, you can order it online. This is not a place to add to your Instagram image library. Cultural sensitivity is called for, folks: Amish people don't take selfies. Mary's County, miles. While Williamsburg has its Colonial charms, Maryland's fourth permanent settlement in North America and the state's first capital is not only charming, but a lot easier on the fuel tank. History buffs will love the early 18th-century Sotterly Plantation, a National Historic Landmark and one of the oldest museums of its kind in the United States, as well as a tour of the recreated brick chapel of St.
Mary's, the first English Catholic chapel in the colonies. Meanwhile, sun worshippers should consider a few hours at Myrtle Point Park, water enthusiasts can rent canoes or kayaks at Spray Tobacco Plantation, and foodies will delight in North St. Mary's County Farmers' Market for produce and Amish baked goods. The adults-only tour at St. Mary's City where, based on actual court documents, the dirty little secrets of 17th-century Maryland are revealed. Given that there's water, water everywhere, a crab cake at Courtney's Seafood Restaurant in Ridge is a must.
This is the spot where local watermen enjoy the fruits of the bay. Mary's County, , visitstmarysmd. There's something so intriguing about the Eastern Shore—a sort of city-state within the borders of Maryland. Tap into our tidewater roots with a trip to the historic hamlet of St. Many of the old shipbuilding and seafood plants are long gone, but the town still displays a rich maritime spirit where watermen reap the bounties of the bay and life moves at a slower pace.
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In town, browse antique shops and art galleries, feast on invigorated Chesapeake classics at Talbot, and tour the burgeoning booze scene, with Eastern Shore Brewing, Lyon Distilling, and St. Michaels Winery all on the same block. Visit the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, a dockside treasure trove of bay history, or, to experience the shore for yourself, canoe, bike, and walk a wealth of water and land trails with lots of local wildlife. On your way to St.
Michaels, take a detour on MD Route south to ride the country's oldest continuing car ferry across the Tred Avon River in the tiny town of Oxford. Talbot County, , stmichaelsmd.
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Antietam National Battlefield Sharpsburg, 67 miles. Just because you saw it re-enacted in Steven Spielberg's Oscar-winning Lincoln doesn't exactly make you an expert on September 17, , the bloodiest one-day battle of the Civil War, when 23, Union and Confederate soldiers lost their lives. To truly walk though the pages of history, visit this hallowed ground, which led President Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. This serene site, with rolling cornfields and dense woodlands belies the battles that unfolded here.
It's also one of the best-preserved battlefields in the country. The Pry House Field Hospital Museum features a recreated operating room with implements used to care for the fallen on display. The well-curated bookstore is worth a visit to further your understanding, and purchases directly benefit the historic site. Pay your respects with a visit to the more than , active-duty American soldiers, as well as many notable Americans Presidents John F.
The more than 8, native and exotic trees offset the somberness of the site. With an average of 27 to 30 funerals held every weekday, see a service while you can. It's projected that the cemetery will be filled by This museum of medical oddities has a certain Ripley's-Believe-It-or-Not quality to it. But whether you're drawn to the tumor removed from President Grover Cleveland's jaw or the seven-foot-six-inch skeleton the tallest on display in North America , we're willing to bet that you won't be able to look away from a comprehensive collection that includes fascinating anatomical organs and pathological specimens.
It doesn't take a genius to figure out that the museum's display of sections of Einstein's brain should be at the top of your list. The death cast of Siamese Twins Chang and Eng Bunker, whose autopsy was performed on the same premises, is also great for gawking. Before you head to the museum, consider a hot corned-beef on rye at the Famous 4th Street Delicatessen for a true taste of Philadelphia. Udvar-Hazy Center, which houses more than 3, space artifacts, including the first supersonic commercial Concorde jet, a Lockheed SR Blackbird the fastest-ever jet flown , and the space shuttle Discovery.
Take a moment of silence while standing in the presence of the Enola Gay , which dropped the first atomic bomb used in combat over Hiroshima. Even if you normally go the self-guided route, don't miss the chance to tour with one of the museum's docents. Many of them are former NASA employees, pilots some who flew the actual aircraft in the exhibitions , engineers, and historians.
Taking a tour is rocket science. With its floor-to-ceiling gold murals painted on peacock-blue walls and a peacock-feather patterned gold-leaf ceiling, James McNeill Whistler's recently restored room is a masterpiece of Anglo-Asian design. It would not be hyperbole to call this one of the most beautiful rooms in America.
Check out the pair of fighting peacocks on the south wall. Whistler depicted this aggressive confrontation between the birds after a fight with Frederick Leyland, a shipping magnate, for whom the room was originally built in London. Whistler was brought in to touch up the tycoon's walls, but instead—and much to Leyland's dismay—revamped the space. While there, view the museum's collection of Whistler's works, the largest in the world. At noon on the third Thursday of every month, the shutters are thrown open to bathe the room in natural light. Annapolis Pub Crawl Annapolis, 29 miles.
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