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Leonard M. Adkins has explored his native state for decades and
his expertise and knowledge guide you through the vast quantity and
quality of its hiking, biking, whitewater rafting, kayaking,
fishing, and other outdoor activities. Historic sites, scenic
drives, walking tours, and museums--from one-room personal ones to
the world-class Huntington Art Museum--are assiduously covered.
Adkins steers you to places often known only to the locals, such as
hidden swimmin\' holes and cascading waterfalls. He has visited and
stayed in hundreds of B&Bs, resorts, and lodges, and dined in
scores of restaurants to provide you with opinionated and detailed
profiles. While "West Virginia: An Explorer\'s Guide" is the most
thorough exploration of the state available, Adkins has made sure
that each and every destination is worthy of your time and vacation
dollars. 100 color photos, 10 maps, index.

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This thoroughly updated edition is the most comprehensive guide to Maryland.

Author Leonard Adkins has combed the state for the best of the best- and least-known attractions in this completely updated guide to Maryland. Explore unpretentious fishing villages on the Eastern Shore where time has stood stillor at least slowed down considerably; wander through 17th- and 18th-century mansions, mines, and mills of the southern region; lose yourself in the wilds of Maryland's northwestern mountains and rivers; and take in some of the finest museums, shops, and cultural centers in the bustling urban hubs and historic villages.

This comprehensive guide offers refreshingly opinionated recommendations for places to eat, stay, and visit that accommodate every travel style and budget. Thirty-four detailed maps and an alphabetical "What's Where" subject guide aid in travel planning. Hundreds of dining reviews tell you where to find the quintessential crab feast or the finest five-star restaurant, as well as inns, B&Bs, hotels, and vacation cottages. 75 black & white photographs, 23 maps, index.

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Maryland offers an abundance of natural and cultural riches. Limitless exploration and entertainment opportunities await travelers and residents alike, and this thoroughly revised edition of Explorer's Guide Maryland is the perfect companion for every excursion. The best restaurants, places to stay, and activities for every budget and interest are laid out in an easy-to-navigate guide as useful on the bookshelf as it is in the glove compartment. Descriptions and listings cover the whole state, including the quiet Eastern Shore; picturesque, historic Annapolis; the heart of downtown Baltimore; the many historical sites dotting the southern region; and the scenic northwestern mountains. Detailed maps and a "What's Where" subject guide will aid in travel planning. Author Leonard Adkins spent months traveling to research hundreds of inns, B&Bs, vacation cottages, museums, historic sites, special shops, fishing areas, and much more. Want to know where to find the quintessential crab feast? The finest five-star restaurant? All the Maryland reviews and recommendations you'll ever need are right here.

Features include: hundreds of dining and lodging reviews, from soft-shell crabs to four-star cuisine; opinionated listings of inns, B&Bs, hotels, and vacation cottages; up-to-date regional and downtown maps; an alphabetical "what's where" guide for trip planning; handy icons pointing out places that offer best value, cater to families, welcome pets, and provide handicapped access; calendar guides to annual events and celebrations.