Known for its charming downtown, covered bridges, beautiful waterfalls, epic hiking and mountain biking trails, and for being the site of the Presidential Retreat, Camp David, this Maryland County is a true Mid-Atlantic gem. Beyond its idyllic setting and unique attractions, Frederick, Maryland’s physical location is also ideal. It’s located just about an hour from …

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Nicknamed “Charm City,” Baltimore, Maryland, is home to one of the most charming and festive German Christmas Markets in the Mid-Atlantic, if not in the entire country. And you don’t have to take our word alone; USA Today’s 10 Best and TimeOut both named the Christmas Village in Baltimore among the top European-style Christmas markets …

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This 5-Star waterfront lodge just outside of Pittsburgh may very well be Pennsylvania’s coziest getaway. It is the perfect place to stay if you’re looking to relax and unwind in nature, or if you’re just simply looking to escape to somewhere quiet where you can read a book while sipping coffee on the patio and …

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The perfect convergence of spooky season and peak fall foliage is officially upon us in many towns across the Mid-Atlantic United States. There’s a slight chill in the air, and the forests and trails are covered with a canopy of red, orange, and gold. Pumpkins fill the fields, and apples hang in the orchards just …

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When you think of Morgantown, West Virginia, scenes of touchdowns and tailgates are likely what immediately come to mind. But we just returned from our first trip back since visiting friends in college, and as nature lovers, we were pleasantly surprised to discover that beyond the extracurriculars that this Mountain State college town is famous …

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