Maryland Travel
Deep Creek, Mayland
Pet Friendly Deep Creek
MD Scenic Railroads
Eastern Shore Travel
Baltimore Travel
Pet Parks and more
Maryland Restaurants
DC Cherry Blossoms
Travel by car from Maryland
Travel ideas
Cruise Baltimore
Motorcycle Travel
Looking for Things
All Adult Destinations
Time Zones
Places I have traveled
Keeshond
Pet info
Music Widgets
Email Me

Travel that is driving distance from Maryland


EVER SEEN A WOLF ?

 

The Wolf Sanctuary of PA
22 acres of Natural Woodlands
Public tours are available on Saturdays and Sundays
Weekday tours by appointment only
School groups are incouraged to visit
Can you help ?
They except donations of money and bags of food to help take care of the family.
     
Speedwell Forge B& B
465 Lititz, PA
717-626-1760
18th Century Luxury in a secluded valley on 120 acres
Located between a lake and a natural park\
Private cottages are also available
Home of the Wolf Sancturary
Visit over 40 of  natures beautiful, amazing animals.


Longwood Gardens

 

Longwood Gardens Route 1, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 
July 4th is a spectacular event.
Magical Fountains and Fireworks dance across the sky on
five memorable evenings throughout the year !
Visit Longwood Gardens, with 20 indoor and 20 outdoor gardens.
That is 1,050 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows .
Enjoy over 11,000 types of plants, more fountains than any other
garden in the US and over 400 performances a year. 
 
Longwood Gardens will delight anyone who loves exquisite
 flowers, majestic trees, and opulent architecture.  
 
Mark your calendars for these 2011 shows (beginning at 9:15 pm unless otherwise noted):
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Saturday, September 3, 2011  (show begins at 8:15 pm)
Guests may reserve a space in the Gardens after 3:00 pm.
 For the best viewing experience, guests are encouraged to bring a lightweight folding chair
or rental chairs can be purchased for $5 each while supplies last. In our efforts to create the
best Fireworks and Fountains experience for all attendees, BLANKETS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.
In the event of inclement weather, every effort will be made to set off Fireworks as scheduled—however,
two rain dates are scheduled for each display. The decision to cancel the show is made 15 minutes prior to show time.

Tickets

Tickets are on sale in the Visitor Center, or by calling 610-388-1000.
Please note that on the day of the show, tickets will be available online or onsite only
(no phone orders on day of show).
Ages 16 & over: $38 / Members $31
Ages 15 & under: $22 / Members $18
Make it a day and savor our Summer Barbeque feast before the show (additional ticket required).
Tickets are on sale now online, in the Visitor Center, or by calling 610-388-5200.


 

 
National Harbor events
http://www.nationalharbor.com/consumer/entertainment.htm
 
CitySights NY
CitySights NY is one of the leading sightseeing tour companies in New York City.
We offer hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tours in Manhattan and Brooklyn as well as night tours and daily
 trips from New York City to Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C.  
 
 


National Harbor Shuttle service

 

 Located in National Harbor, Maryland in Prince George's County

Just outside of Washington, DC, offers visitors everything
they are looking for in a vacation, weekend getaway,
business trip or just a night out.
Take advantage of the hourly shuttle service to DC
Water Taxi to Old Town Alexandria
Shuttle service to Ronald Reagan National Airport


Gaylord National Resort and Spa

 

Be sure to see this next year - December 2010
The must see Holiday Attraction in the DC Region !
Gaylord National 
60 foot glass Christmas Tree and holiday decorations
indoor snowfall, life-sized, walk-thru winter wonderland sculped entirely from ice.
The perfect holiday getaway !
Christmas or New Years !
See a video of the amazing artwork here.
Also featuring:
Tree of Lights
Ice Skating Rink
Nightly Snowfall
Spectacular Decor
Live Entertainment every weekend
Holiday Scavenger Hunt
Div-in Pool Movies
Bingerbread House Decorating
Food and Wine demonstrations and tastings

 


 

 

Hippos Up Close encounter is an interactive tour.   Learn how our Biologists work around these enormous animals.
Guests will see the hippos' night quarters as well as their husbandry training.  After the hippos are put into bed, guest
will be able to go on exhibit and meet our African porcupines and some of our special birds.
 
The Sea Turtles Up-Close - Enter the world of a sea turtle.  You will be given an opportunity to care for and help train
the sea turtles from our behind-the-scenes catwalk of our Ocean Realm.
Guests will receive instructions regarding procedures and guidelines before entering the Ocean Realm Exhibit.
 
The Feeding Fury shark encounter is an interactive tour. Learn how the sharks are cared for, as well as feeding the sharks.
See the food preparation area, get harnessed in and be within inches of the ominous sharks of Shark Realm.
Get a picture of your experience as a proof of your adventure.
 
So you think you’ve got guts? Well, come on down and go for a swim in our Shark Realm.
Learn about the animals you will encounter and get a quick snorkeling lesson.
Enter the Shark Realm where you’ll come within inches of sandbar sharks, nurse sharks and barracuda.
Swim with and feed dozens of stingrays.
 
Are you a penguin-lover or know someone who is? Then get set for our "Positively Penguins" Adventure.
Encounter the Black-footed African Penguins that is unlike anything you've ever experienced!
Experience this totally unique animal Adventure, which includes exclusive access to Penguin Island, home to 18 African Penguins.
Learn about how they care for and feed the penguins and discover the secrets of penguin biology and behavior.
Then, roll up your sleeves to actually help our biologists with enrichment and training techniques.