Within an easy daytrip of our nation's capital are countless historical, natural, and cultural attractions, removed from the urban bustle and political intrigue of the Capital Beltway.

You can explore the very origins of our nation at early colonial settlements around the Chesapeake Bay and at numerous Revolutionary War sites. Or you can trace centuries of growth and progress through the cradle of American history: Civil War battlefields on both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line; Harpers Ferry and other landmarks of African-American history; forts, plantation homes, and presidential birthplaces; covered bridges, lighthouses and maritime museums; historic mills and railroads; and more.

For those in search of more leisurely pursuits, there are quaint towns and fishing villages, wineries, and oceanside boardwalks--and the charms of Amish Country are a short buggy ride from the Beltway. From the Shenandoah foothills in the west to the Atlantic Ocean in the east, the region is home to diverse wilderness areas and nature experiences, including the Blue Ridge Parkway, Shenandoah National Park, and Assateague Island National Seashore.

Hiking, biking, fishing, boating, and more, all just hours, and in some cases minutes, from the White House. Authors Pat and Chuck Blackley present more than two dozen tours throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, including Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey---all within 200 miles of Capitol Hill.

Format: Softbound
Pages: 160
Length: 8.50 w x 11.00 h
ISBN-13: 9780760328293
ISBN: 0760328293
Catalog ID: 144242

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