• APRIL 23-25
If it's April, it must be showering, so head to Baltimore for some indoor fun. Check out some under-the-radar spots, like the American Dime Museum, Nanny Jack and Co. (African American memorabilia), American Visionary Art Museum and Baltimore Public Works Museum. Info: 877-BALTIMORE, www.baltimore.org.
• APRIL 30-MAY 2
For a Super (Bowl) weekend, head to Atlantic City and the ritzy Borgata resort, the town's newest casino.
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Booking Air Online With Ease (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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Free Cities! (Well, Almost.) (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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Airport Security (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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How to Renew or Apply for a Passport (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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To B&B or . . . (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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Organizations and Web Sites for Specialty Travel (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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Airline Contacts (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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Taking the Train (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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Cruise Lines (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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Catching the Bus (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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Airport Shuttle Services (The Washington Post, Sep 14, 2003)
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Llamas are just horses with bigger, sloppier lips. And they're just as entertaining on a trek in West Virginia's New River Gorge, Gauley Canyon or Cranberry Glades. But remember: Llamas are not for riding, just packing and petting. Info: 304-574-2524, newriverllama.com.
• MAY 7-9
Give Mom a break on her day with a feast in Lewes, Del. Try the Buttery, 1776 Colonial Club Restaurant or Striper Bites Bistro. Go for dessert at Edie's Ice Cream Parlor. Overnight in a memorable spot like the Zwaanendael Inn or An Inn by the Bay. Info: 302-645-8073, www.leweschamber.com.
• MAY 14-16
Bone up on all things passed-on-yet- well-preserved in Cumberland, Md., which has nearly 30 sites on the National Register of Historic Places. Take a walking tour, climb the mountain to Frostburg aboard a steam train or leisurely drive a segment of the Historic National Road. Details: 301-722-2000, www.ci.cumberland.md.us.
• MAY 21-23
In West Virginia's Elk River, the may flies (specifically, green drakes and sulfur dun) begin to hatch around mid-May -- which is bad for hikers, great for fly-fishermen. Catch-and-releasers, man your rods as the brown and brook trout start biting. Details: 866-572-3771, www.ertc.com.
• MAY 28-MAY 30
Be the rebel. While everyone flees D.C. over Memorial Day weekend, stay home and play tourist. See the city empty out while canoeing the Potomac, shop for hipster homewares along 14th and U or visit less-touristed spots like the Kreeger Museum. Info: 202-789-7000, www.washington.org
• JUNE 4-6
Head to Maryland's Eastern Shore for some Chesapeake Bay crabbing. The season is in full swing, so there should be enough crustaceans to keep the fridge stocked. One good spot: Sandy Point State Park, which has a pier, boat launch and marina store. Or hit a restaurant in Chestertown or St. Michaels and let someone else do the cooking. Info: 410-778-0416, www.kentcounty.com/tourism.
• JUNE 11-13
Visit the "Town Houdini Loved." Vegas? No. Try Scranton, Pa., home of the Houdini Museum, which is packed with Houdiniabilia, including films, posters, props and more. There's also a stage and magic show, complete with a pink poodle, where visitors can learn how to make a rabbit go poof. Info: 570-342-7711, www.scrantonchamber.com, or 570-342-5555, www.houdini.org
• JUNE 18-20
Don't fight the tsunami of beachgoers. Instead, go with the flow and scope out a patch of sand at one of the Big Three Delaware beaches -- Rehoboth, Dewey and Bethany. Info: 800-441-1329 or 800-962-7873, www.visitdelaware.com.
• JUNE 25-27
Pedal the 100-mile bicycle loop through the farmlands, forests and cypress swamps on an inn-to-inn (or hotel-to-hotel, or B&B-to-B&B, etc.) tour of Maryland's Worcester County. It's called the Viewtrail 100 -- and for good reason. Info: 800-852- 0335, worcestercountyonline.com.
• JULY 2-4
