by The Zesty Traveler | Feb 8, 2010 | Cities
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The Horse You Came In On Saloon in Fells Point, Maryland was established in 1775 and visited by Edgar Allen Poe.
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Inner Harbor New Year’s Fireworks from Fells Point. It was cold and rainy/snowy with low hanging clouds but still a great experience.
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Pratt Street Power Plant aka Pier Four Power Plant, The Power Plant, and Pratt Street Station. There is now a Phillip’s where the ESPN Zone used to be.
A very historic city, Baltimore’s number one attraction is the Inner Harbor. Locals and tourists alike flock to this city center. Within the Inner Harbor are numerous shops, restaurants, museums, the National Aquarium, and of course the Harbor itself which is one of the United States’ oldest seaports. On the harbor is a now iconic building that is an entertainment venue housing several restaurants including Hard Rock Cafe and the ESPN Zone. (more…)
by The Zesty Traveler | Jan 30, 2010 | Countries, Places I haven't been but would like to visit
After starting with Washington, DC, I was planning on only moving an hour away to Baltimore, Maryland. I’ve decided that will have to wait since I just watched my DVR-ed Anthony Bourdain No Reservations episode on Brittany, France. I have not been here but it is now on my list of places to go, so that means everything you read here comes from my internet browsing and the No Reservations episode. (more…)
by The Zesty Traveler | Jan 27, 2010 | Cities
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC
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Washington Monument during Cherry Blossom Festival
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Cherry Blossom Festival at sunset in Washington, DC.
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Capitol Building from the Mall in Washington, DC
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Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC
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Medallion as part of the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC.
Probably one of the most well-known events in DC is the Cherry Blossom Festival. The official website has a link called ‘Bloom Watch’ where you can keep tabs on when the peak bloom period is going to be. They are pretty darn accurate with it, but you do have to be a little flexible because they can’t predict more than a few weeks out and it is subject to change depending on the weather. (more…)
by The Zesty Traveler | Jan 24, 2010 | Cities
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National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC
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Inside the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC.
At the suggestion of the individual who encouraged me to take the plunge into blogging, I am beginning this journey with one of my favorite cities. Even for those who are familiar with Washington DC, the amount of things to see and do can be overwhelming. Honestly, I’m not sure I’ll be able to make it any less overwhelming for anyone but I’d like to cover some of my favorites and some that I have yet to explore. (more…)
