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Hi,
It's great getting lots of info from members here.
We will be staying around Inner Harbor area in Baltimore and plan to travel from Baltimore to Philadelphia (Reading Market area), subsequently travel from Philly to NYC ( around Penn Station) or anywhere there is a PATH station.
Any suggestion for bus services that is convenient for this itinerary? That doesn't require us to travel too far from hotels to the bus terminals.
How are Greyhounds, megabus or gotobus? Any other suggestions are most welcome. Thanks.
What is the best way of getting to Inner Harbor from BWI for a family of four?
How much is the taxi fare (including tips and tolls)? Thanks for your info.
Is there a regular bus service between Baltimore and Philadelphia? Besides the Amtrak service, is there any other form of rail service?
Also, what are the things to do and any advice on convenient and clean hotels for family, preferably with family suite? We plan to be in Philly before Christmas, any advice on good restaurant or food stores?
Will appreciate any suggestions.
Hi, I shall be staying in Clarksburg MD during Oct and Nov and wondered if
anyone knew where there is a shop or class for scrapbooking and or card making.
I have never sat with a group of people doing this, so I'd love to take part in a class. I am self-taught from programs from the computer. These subjects aren't too popular in Israel. I like decoupage, heat embossing and teabag folding. Any info will be greatly appreciated.
Could any members out there offer some advice on traveling from Baltimore to JFK.
Is it necessary to book beforehand/online? What is the most convenient way to travel from Penn Station NYC to JFK? Any experience with New York Airport Service coaches? What are the alternative transportation available? Any advice will be greatly appreciated. We also plan to travel and spend a few nights at DC, Philly and NYC, any advice on hotels and places of interest? Are there any places around these areas which are worth a visit?
Moving Help! Posted: Tue October 6, 2009 07:50 PM UTC
Hey, i plan on attending college at College of Southern Maryland and moving out of Georgia where i currently am to either La Plata, MD or Waldorf, MD. I would just like the compare and contrast perspective of them both and what you think of either of them.
Hi,
We are planning to arrive in Baltimore in December, are looking for hotels in Baltimore downtown, any advice on a comfortable and clean place?
We are looking at the following hotels:
- Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore Inner Harbor
- Marriot Baltimore Waterfront
- Springfield Suites by Marriot Baltimore
- Sheraton Inner Harbor
- Hilton Baltimore
can someone please advise and comment on the above hotels. Any other choice of good hotel in town, in a clean and safe area?
Would also appreciate if someone can advise on on-line booking, any reliable on-line booking agents? How are Expedia and Yahoo Travel?
HI, am still deciding to come to Baltimore either from JFK or Washington
Dulles, which would be a better choice?
What is the most hassle free way to reach Baltimore form Washington Dulles besides taxi? Is there a direct train connection?
Your help is much appreciated.
Where does a local go if you want a true Baltimore crab experience. Not into the Phillips/tourist scene, but authentic paper on table kind of place. I will be in Baltimore Oct 1-3. I have been to LP Steamers and loved it. Maybe they are the place to go again. Will I still be able to get local Bay crabs or will it be too late in the season. I hate to come to Baltimore to eat Louisiana Crab
What are the ways of getting to Baltimore from JFK? Which is the most hassle free way?
I plan to spend around one to two weeks traveling around NYC, Baltimore and Washington, any suggestion of things to do?
Plan to go perhaps in Nov or Dec, which will be a better month to go? Will most attractions be closed in winter? How's the weather in Dec?
So I've decided to go on a family trip for the weekend to Chesapeake Bay, we're going to stay at the Hyatt Resort, which I'm excited about. Unfortunately my dad in not the relax and enjoy the resort kind of dad, so I'm limited in my entertaining. He doesn't like museums o/w I would take him htere. Is tehre annnnnnnything else to do in the area. I saw some hiking in the refuge (not sure if that was good)? I know there are outlets about 40 mins away (on our way to cambridge, so we'll probably do that on our way out), anything else, even if it's enjoying and shopping around an old town, and eating somewhere nice??
I have volunteered to organize this reunion for the 1st weekend after Labor Day. The family has chosen OC MD even though no one has ever been there? I am on the Left Coast now and haven't a clue. On line I found Northside Park (125 St.). Is this a good place for a 50+ person BBQ on a Saturday?
Also, regarding hotels, what area is best for a group to stay? How about Downtown Boardwalk or Convention Center Area or the Northside or does anyone have other suggestions. There will be no rug rats, a few teens, 30's thru 50's and a a bit older. Any ideas?
Hi, I'm going to Balt. Aug 1-3 for a baseball game. I'm looking for someplace reasonable to stay near the downtown attractions. A B&B or a hotel is fine. Thanks--also, any ideas on what to do during my stay? Garrett
How much parking is there at the Hunt Valley Station and what exit on I 83 do you take to get there? Also what is the rail stop for the Inner Harbour, say for the Aquariam? Thanks Eilynne
What's the best way to get around Baltimore without my own transport? I may need to travel frequently between Homewood(JHU) and downtown, is it better to stay in downtown or near Homewood? Any comments or info on Double Tree Inn (across JHU), Radisson at Cross Key and the Mt Washington convention center?
With a family of three, is it cheaper to travel in cabs? What's the fare structure around downtown? Will appreciate any reply.
This is perhaps the most embarassing question I've ever asked in Forum, because I grew up in Maryland.
Thinking of taking a 2 week trip to MD this summer with my friend from China. Would spend first and last few days of trip visiting family and visiting the local area area (Baltimore, and possibly Ocean City and/or Washington DC). But would like to go for a drive for 3 to 7 days to see something beautiful, and that's where I'd like your suggestions.
Historical or other sigificant sites are OK, but if it takes a lot of explaining or is too US-centric, it won't be as interesting to us, unless it can be understood by just seeing and observing (without having to go thru a crash course on US history, explained/translated by crewrower in broken Mandarin).
I'd like to avoid extended driving on the the I-95 northbound corridor or any other roads where traffic or road repairwork is heavy.
If you will suggest I drive west, routing through Southeast Ohio on route to the destination would be good, as I can visit family there too.
We want to avoid sun-intensive activities, so no beaches or anything else where sunburn is a possibility.
OK, that's it. Have fun telling me where to go... I appreciate it.
Would appreciate if anyone can suggest a decent hotel near Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus? Any nice place to eat or places to avoid. Heard about the crime rates in Baltimore, are there any particular areas to avoid? What is the most convenient public transport.
Thanks.
Andy
I was Assateaque State Park last July 2008, for the very first time. I was absolutely amazed at the beauty that surrounded me. Upon our entering the island, we did see about 6 ponies at the gate. We then realized; after not seeing another pony around, that we must have visited during the Yearly Round Up.
My question is: Is there a particular day that the majority of the horses are rounded up, taken across the water for auction, and then returned to the island?
We are planning a family vacation in July of this year, and we would love to be on the island when it's repopulated again.
I will be in Baltimore for a conference in June staying on the waterfront at the Baltimore Marriot Waterfront. While in the area I would like to go to the Nations Capital for a visit. This would be on a Monday. Could someone let me know the best way or ideas on how to do this without renting a car. Also what other things are there to do in Baltimore within walking distance to the Waterfront area.
I'll be at the Baltimore Hilton at the end of March. Any suggestions for a great, local restaurant/bar (any cuisine, not too pricey)? Also looking for a suggestion for a few "must see" activities...thanks!
It's VT staffer, Courtney here and I'm trying to help a journalist with a project. He's working on an article about TV and movie-based tourism and wants to know if anyone has ever heard of anyone in Baltimore giving "Wire" tours - i.e, tours of city landmarks featured on the TV show "The Wire."
If you have, or if you've taken one yourself, please email me at paris92@vtmail.com or courtney@virtualtourist.com as soon as possible.
We plan to stay at an Ocean Front condo & greatly appreciate any feedback on the following resorts / conditions of amenities / services / management: Plaza, Sandpiper Dunes, Sea Watch, English Towers, Irene. Thanks in advance!