1. Great Falls of the Potomac Overlook These raging rapids of the Potomac are a massive stretch of whitewater and several waterfalls that drop a total of 76 feet and challenge the best paddlers in the world. Just off the towpath, the Great Falls of the Potomac Overlook offers a truly inspiring vista, and a great place to begin your C&O Canal adventure from the east. 2. Antietam National Battlefield Located in the Canal Town[...]
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Slice Through the Waves Under Sail on the Chesapeake If there’s a more quintessential Maryland experience than piercing the waves of the Chesapeake Bay under sail, we’d sure like to know what it is. The power of the wind, the thrill of the spray over the bow, and at the same time, the serenity of silence save the sound of water lapping at the hull and gulls calling as they turn swift circles above. There’s[...]
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Whether you’re looking for a cozy inn or a higher-end luxury stay, book a night or two at one of these accommodations to complete your getaway.
Enjoy local Maryland favorites and creative culinary offerings at these restaurants along the Horses & Hounds Scenic Byway.
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The early hotspots for colonial horse sports, including racing and foxchasing, were in Southern Maryland, Annapolis and the Eastern Shore areas of the state. But this began to change in the 1700s as settlers migrated north and west and the commercial scene shifted to Baltimore City. The first major Baltimore County horse farm was established in what is now Towson at Hampton Mansion, where Charles Carnan Ridgeley bred and raised Thoroughbreds in the late 1700s[...]