New from Maryland

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

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Obviously the rates are seasonal but you can get unbelievable deals in May or September/October around B&Bs in Cambridge, MD or Easton or St. Michaels (which is literally the cutest town ever). Pick a little waterfront town and go! St. Michaels is the best but probably a little expensive. I bet you could find one in the next town over though and still enjoy what they have to offer on a budget by driving into St. Michael's for the day.

Go watch the sailboats, visit the little shops and beaches, and eat crabs! Any local should be able to teach you how pretty quickly! And most of these towns have little historical museums. St. Michael's has the most divine jewelry shop too - I mean I can only look but I love seeing unusual pieces that you can't get anywhere else! Plus most of them have fun summer attractions like parades and festivals.

Love it - oh this is making me miss it!

Thanks so much for all the recommendations! We're definitely going to go to an Orioles game (even if they aren't doing so well) because we live just about a 15 minute walk away. And I'll have to check out Annapolis- we haven't been there yet. Thanks!

Wasn't there some movement a few years back to change the state sport to lacrosse? I thought that went through but I could be wrong.

Anyway, Dramy, I definitely recommend a day trip to Annapolis if you haven't gone. I have lots of places to recommend if you want but it's gorgeous in summer just to walk around and enjoy the sites. We used to go in by boat every Saturday for breakfast with my dad at this little place on Main St (which is a MOB SCENE because it's so popular but I love it!). And Orioles tickets should be cheapo because they're awful. And the Ravens are AWESOME and we might play Denver this year...you should check!

Science center and the Aquarium (how do you spell that?) are the national museums (I don't know why they didn't build them in DC...) and they have free nights a couple times a month. Definitely worth going and playing. I remember the first time I went to the Aquarium in Boston, it was SO tiny in comparison.

And the Renaissance Fair in the summer is a SIGHT to behold - people are nutso!

Also, B&Bs on the Eastern Shore are inexpensive for cute getaways and going to the beach in the summer is pretty easy (it's only 2-3 hours from Baltimore and less if you go at off hours to avoid traffic).

Can you tell I LOVE it there and miss it while stuck in the Mistake by the Lake? (That'd be Cleveland) Ok, I know Cleveland's not that bad but it's not Annapolis.

[bokelley]

Really? That's awesome! Do you work in the field?

Nope. Had a few job opportunities, but we ended up moving for his 3rd yr clinical rotations. I thought about grad school, but I needed a break for a little bit. I wish I could make a living off storm chasing LOL

[oceanchild]

We have hopes of returning to Colorado at some point- it's hard to say what will happen though! Hope you're liking Colorado? It's my favorite place on earth (I'm biased though, having been born and raised there).

We're really happy with it so far. My husband and I both grew up in Reno, and we like that the climate is similar while the big city life is much better. I love the sky here - that may be my favorite part of Colorado.

[DCJenn]

There is an aquarium in DC- in the basement of the Treasury building. Yes, totally random. However, it's the kind of place you go with a two year old on a rainy day in DC. The Balto Aquarium is a day trip in and of itself. If you're a beer fan, Flying Dog's East Coast brewery is in Frederick (my friend from 6th grade is the QA manager) and Dogfishhead's brewery is in Milton, DE (on the way to Rehobeth and the other Delaware beaches) and the main store/restaurant is at Rehobeth Beach, about a block off the water.

J.

Thanks for the recommendations! We've been to the Baltimore aquarium- it was great!

There is an aquarium in DC- in the basement of the Treasury building. Yes, totally random. However, it's the kind of place you go with a two year old on a rainy day in DC. The Balto Aquarium is a day trip in and of itself. If you're a beer fan, Flying Dog's East Coast brewery is in Frederick (my friend from 6th grade is the QA manager) and Dogfishhead's brewery is in Milton, DE (on the way to Rehobeth and the other Delaware beaches) and the main store/restaurant is at Rehobeth Beach, about a block off the water.

J.