Quick answer: The top five accessible waterfall hikes destinations in the Mid-Atlantic include Cunningham Falls (Maryland), Blackwater Falls (West Virginia), Great Falls of the Potomac (Maryland/Virginia), Cucumber Falls (Pennsylvania), and Dingmans Falls (Pennsylvania). These destinations offer flat, family-friendly trails in National Parks under one mile and require no advanced hiking experience.

To Abraham Lincoln it was hallowed ground; to the 1.5 million modern tourists who visit each year Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is a place where American history unfolds against a backdrop of simple, natural beauty, where the courage and glory and tragedy and desperation of a bitter, bloody war seems to echo in the wind.  Though the events of that historic battle are long past, the town of Gettysburg still holds meaning for so many who visit. And for those lucky enough to stay at the Lodges at Gettysburg, that meaning expands from visiting the site of profound history to making memories …

Located in the heart of historic Annapolis, 86 State Circle gives guests a refined stay that’s closely tied to the city’s unique character. Housed in a restored 19th-century townhouse across from the Maryland State House, this small boutique hotel combines historic charm with modern comforts. Staying here feels more like visiting a beautifully designed private residence than checking into a traditional hotel. A Historic Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Downtown Annapolis Built in 1878 by Alexander Randall, a former U.S. Congressman and Maryland Attorney General, the building shows off the elegant Queen Anne style that helped shape the city’s …

Do you wanna rock? If so, here’s your chance. Toby’s Dinner Theatre in Columbia, Maryland is staging a production of “Rock of Ages.” This show is tailored for all Gen Xers, or anyone who was a fan of hair bands and good, old-fashion rock n’ roll from the 1980’s. The show, set in Hollywood in the 1980’s, not only has a love story mingled in within the plot but also includes a feel-good story of saving a local musical establishment from demolition by greedy developers. Unlike some musicals, anyone that loved the rock anthems of that decade will literally know …

Today, most people think of Nashville as the center of country music. But another city that straddles the border of Tennessee and Virginia lays claim to the birthplace of country music. The Appalachian region has always been a hotbed of distinctive music traditions and by the mid to late 1920’s, two recording companies had successfully released hillbilly records. Victor Talking Machine Company, later named RCA Victor, decided to get into the action. The company hosted recording locations throughout the South in the 1920’s to find new and exciting talent.  From July 27 to August 5, 1927, the company hosted what …

Frederick County, Maryland, is home to a vast and versatile range of awesome endeavors. From acclaimed attractions to be enjoyed year-round, to select seasonal offerings that draw in locals and visitors alike, the options are seemingly endless.  Regarding the previously mentioned seasonal offerings, you have an abundance of beloved festivals, fairs, races, and other events to take in throughout the county, occurring at various times throughout the year. Here are eight great can’t-miss examples of the most hopping happenings to check out in Frederick County, Maryland. Sailing Through the Winter Solstice Since 2016, the scene at Carroll Creek Park has …

While crossing the Ben Franklin Bridge on our way to Cape May, New Jersey, I peered down and was greeted with the sight of the massive battleship USS New Jersey berthed on the Camden side of the Delaware River. Drawing my wife Jenn’s attention to the ship, she enthusiastically exclaimed, “Want to go?” Within minutes we were at the dock, preparing to board the sprawling warship. The USS New Jersey, nicknamed the “Big J,” was constructed at the nearby Philadelphia Navy Yard. As a matter of local pride, four additional inches were added to her overall length, making her the …

A cozy waterside hotel is a great find and a wonderful place to spend a long weekend. Add in an exceptional gourmet restaurant, and a charming small town nearby, and you’re really talking. The amazing thing about The Tides Inn in Irvington, Virginia is that it’s all that plus a whole lot more. The 70-room Tides Inn is a luxury getaway set on its own peninsula on Virginia’s Northern Neck. And what exactly is a Northern Neck? Well, it’s the northernmost of three peninsulas on Virginia’s western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, bordered by the Potomac River to the north …