Insider advice on the popular attractions, and hidden gems, from where to find the best crabcakes in Baltimore, to exploring the small towns on the Chesapeake Bay. Plus tips for planning your vacation “down the ocean” at Maryland and Delaware’s beach resorts. Where to find the best fishing and crabbing, the best baseball (major and minor leagues), the best local seafood, and the best places to bag a bargain antiques shopping. Insightful commentary on the historic past of Maryland and Delaware, from the American Revolution, through the Civil War to their different roles and changing environments today, with side trips to Harpers Ferry and Gettysburg. Opinionated reviews. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way. Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people. User-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.

This brand-new edition gives the low-down on adventures such as whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Youghigheny, Savage, Potomac, and Shenandoah Rivers, as well as tamer outings such as shopping in Ocean City or a game at Baltimore's beloved Camden Yards.

Let Frommer's inpsire your discovery of Maryland and Delaware, from Civil War battlefields, Chesapeake Bay, the Charm City Baltimore to the Brandywine Valley. Our expert local author shares her candid opinions and local insight to guide you to the best crab houses and brewpubs, outdoor adventures, antiquing, and much more. Frommer's Maryland & Delware includes a variety of suggested itineraries to inspire you trip. Plus, a brand-new history and culture chapter takes an in-depth look at these two neighboring but very different states.

Each of the Frommer guides are packed with reliable, money-saving advice that travellers will find invaluable - whether they're travelling on a shoestring or staying at the Ritz. The detailed pre-trip planning information includes transportation advice, suggested itineraries and a calendar of special events. Exact prices, not vague price ranges, let readers carefully plan their daily budgets. information on British customs allowances, UK embassy locations and a currency chart that compares the British pound to the local currency is included. highlights of Baltimore, Annapolis, the local Civil War battlefields, and the miles of lovely shoreline along the Chesapeake Bay.

From lounging on the beach to touring Civil War battlefields, from sampling crabcakes to antiquing, Delaware and Maryland offer an array of fascinating travel activities. Frommer's completely up-to-date guide offers accurate advice about how to explore the Mid-Atlantic region. Maps. Index.