The Mancine Family Of Kent Presents: Anne & Julie Drive To Maryland

The Mancine Family Of Kent Presents:
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With Julie To Maryland: June 18-22, 2007
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What I Did On My Summer Vacation, by Anne Mancine

Julie and I took a little vacation together to Bel Air, Maryland. Julie mapped an interesting route through Pennsylvania's old tourist country, along the historic Lincoln Highway. Once in Maryland, we visited some of the sights within an hour of her apartment. Andrew was in New York City doing school work and Ben stayed in Kent with the dogs, so it was just us!

= Day One: On the Lincoln Highway in Pennsylvania =

We picked up the Lincoln Highway 10 minutes west of Greensburg, PA. We followed it through Ligonier, Jennerstown, and Stoystown before arriving at Lookout Point on Mount Ararat.

VISIT WEBSITE
"Ship Hotel" at Grand View, PA

Remnant of the "Ship Hotel" SHIP HOTEL WEBSITE

WEB ARTICLE ABOUT THE FIRE
View from the foundation

Once a popular landmark on the Lincoln Highway, the Ship Hotel burned down in 2001.

Historic Jean Bonnet Tavern
VISIT WEBSITE
A pleasant place for a great lunch
in Bedford, PA
A classic old filling station

Bedford had a nice old-timey downtown section and the big coffee pot building. We also saw the famous Igloo ice cream stand in Everett, then drove on through Chambersbug, Gettysburg, New Oxford, and West York. We could have spent even more time along this old route - there is a lot to see.

We arrived in Maryland just in time for dinner

Maryland PC

The penne puttanesca was excellent!

Bed time at Julie's place

= Day Two: North Into Delaware =

We started the day with a one-hour drive up to Newark, Delaware and University of Delaware, where Julie ran errands and I read local newspapers in the university library. Then we were off to explore the grounds and gardens of the Hagley Museum and learn about DuPont's gunpowder empire.

Museum brochure
DuPont's first U.S. residence
VISIT WEBSITE

Scenic views along Gunpowder Trail

The grounds were beautiful, the weather was sunny and breezy, and crowds were light. Luckily we missed all the Stanley Steamers scheduled to arrive at the museum the very next day.

Mill race, black powder grinding mill
Rushing water turns the gears
Transferring power uphill to the mill

Highly detailed animated diorama
Then we got an idea...
Tidewater Grill in Havre De Grace

= Day Three: Baltimore =

Even after the morning rush, traffic on I-95 south into Baltimore was pretty frightening. We arrived at the National Aquarium to find it swarming with children and grandparents. But our concerns were quickly forgotten as we marveled at the incredible exhibits within. Photos were nearly impossible, but this was a fantastic place. Julie vowed to bring Andrew here soon.

Baltimore PC
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Approaching the Aquarium

An orange bird
The rays were fascinating
Giant pony-tail palm

Lunch at a Hard Rock Cafe
On the inner harbor

Despite Julie's excellent driving skills, the trip back north on I-95 was too scary for me. So we decided not to repeat it tomorrow even though we were disappointed we wouldn't be touring the monuments in Washington DC. But there was still today, so we ducked into a Loew's to see the final "Pirates Of The Carribean" movie. After the movie we went to the local IKEA, but it was after 9:00 pm and we were getting tired and hungry. The Applebee's in Bel Air got us through, and we dragged ourselves home and to bed. It had been a long, long day.

= Day Four: Havre De Grace and Bel Air =

Thursday morning and the first day of Summer! After a tasty breakfast at the Greek Village Family Restaurant in Bel Air, we decided to return to Havre De Grace to enjoy a sunny day outside. We ran some errands and got to Havre De Grace for lunch at Ken's Steak & Rib, where we had crabmeat appetizers and oyster sandwiches. We spent two hours exploring the lovely old downtown on foot.

Aerial view of the town
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Downtown Havre De Grace

At the Tidewater Grill
Julie on the Bay
Calling Ben: "Guess where I am?"

After Havre De Grace, it was back to Bel Air, where we also wandered around exploring the downtown. But four days of walking around finally caught up with us, and we had to stop for a short refreshing nap. We had dinner at an Outback Steak House, and then began gathering stuff together for tomorrow's trip back to Ohio.

Bel Air, Maryland
The surprise Julie left for Andrew

It was Friday morning and time to get back to Ohio. On the way back we worked in one more lunch at the Jean Bonnett Tavern in Bedford, PA. Then four-plus hours later we were back in Kent - with many excellent vacation stories.


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We picked up the Lincoln Highway 10 minutes west of Greensburg, PA. We followed it through Ligonier, Jennerstown, and Stoystown before arriving at Lookout Point on Mount Ararat.
VISIT WEBSITE	"Ship Hotel" at Grand View, PA

Remnant of the "Ship Hotel"	SHIP HOTEL WEBSITE WEB ARTICLE ABOUT THE FIRE	View from the foundation
Once a popular landmark on the Lincoln Highway, the Ship Hotel burned down in 2001.

Historic Jean Bonnet Tavern VISIT WEBSITE	A pleasant place for a great lunch in Bedford, PA	A classic old filling station
Bedford had a nice old-timey downtown section and the big coffee pot building. We also saw the famous Igloo ice cream stand in Everett, then drove on through Chambersbug, Gettysburg, New Oxford, and West York. We could have spent even more time along this old route - there is a lot to see.

Museum brochure	DuPont's first U.S. residence	VISIT WEBSITE
		Scenic views along Gunpowder Trail
The grounds were beautiful, the weather was sunny and breezy, and crowds were light. Luckily we missed all the Stanley Steamers scheduled to arrive at the museum the very next day.

After Havre De Grace, it was back to Bel Air, where we also wandered around exploring the downtown. But four days of walking around finally caught up with us, and we had to stop for a short refreshing nap. We had dinner at an Outback Steak House, and then began gathering stuff together for tomorrow's trip back to Ohio.
Bel Air, Maryland	The surprise Julie left for Andrew
It was Friday morning and time to get back to Ohio. On the way back we worked in one more lunch at the Jean Bonnett Tavern in Bedford, PA. Then four-plus hours later we were back in Kent - with many excellent vacation stories.