Moon Handbooks: Maryland-Delaware: Including Washington, D.C. [Paperback]

Joanne Miller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 9, 2001 | Series: Moon Handbook Series

Takes readers throughout the region, from Baltimore and the Brandywine Valley to Rehoboth Beach and Ocean City * Covers important sites and sights, from Revolutionary and Civil War battlefields to museums and historic houses * Features insightful historical background on John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry, the escape route of Lincoln's assassin, and other events * Explores the golden rural beauty of regions farmed by generations of Amish and Mennonite settlers, as well as the pulsing excitement of Washington, D.C * Guides readers to miles of white sand beaches and colorful boardwalks, wetlands teeming with wildlife, and sophisticated cities * Provides details on shopping for regional specialties, outlet bargains, and antiques * Includes a wide variety of options for lodging, dining (including Maryland's famous crabcakes), and outdoor recreation

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

What a job, but somebody had to do it! In preparation for this book, I took two years and drove more than 10,000 miles, visiting every part of Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., meeting many of the friendly, fascinating people who make their lives there. I found hundreds of great places to visit, all within easy driving distance of each other and the Capitol: in the west, verdant mountains, farms and lakes; wonderful museums and restaurants in sophisticated Baltimore; the polished boat culture of the Chesapeake and laid-back attitude of the Eastern Shore; the elegant estates and white-sand beaches of Delaware, and much more. History, active recreation, relaxation, urban delights, and great food--please share my delight in these American treasures! And remember--crab cakes are not a diet food.

About the Author

Joanne Miller is a freelance writer and publisher of the Bay Area Travel Writers News who lives in Kentfield, CA.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Pub (April 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566912652
• ISBN-13: 978-1566912655
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,426,073 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #65 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Delaware

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5.0 out of 5 stars Throrough and Fun!, May 23, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Moon Handbooks: Maryland-Delaware: Including Washington, D.C. (Paperback)

I also own the Pennsylvania Handbook by the same author, and I'm continually amazed by her ability to search out the odd little museums and restaurants that really make a destination unique. In Maryland, you can polka the night away after visiting an out-of-the-way military code museum. And, I enjoy the sly humor that kind of sneaks up on you: "In the film Star Wars, Luke was misdirected when he was told to beware The Dockside. This friendly, casual restaurant...is a good place for inexpensive meals from breakfast ($5) through dinner ($6-9). Lots of Crisfield watermen eat here." (from the Eastern Shore section). Like all Moon Handbooks, this one makes the ordinary come alive, covers the whole area extremely well, and is fun to read.