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Passport
Information
The U.S. Department of State provides information about the new requirements for
travelers and how to obtain passport applications.
Baltimore Area | Annapolis | Beaches | Washington DC Area | General Local Destinations
GoDowntownBaltimore
(local interest)
Information on events and getting around downtown from the Downtown
Partnership of Baltimore.
Visiting Baltimore
(local interest)
The official visitor's site of Baltimore City. Places to go, sights to
see.
Your Community
(local interest)
presented by Baltimore County
Public Library-Check the links for Quality of Life, Living in Baltimore Co.
and Leisure
Activities and Services. Designed for residents and visitors.
Annapolis
Visitor Information
Provided by the City of Annapolis-includes a calendar of events, downtown map
and more.
U.S. Naval Academy
Visitor information, FAQ's and
events are listed
Beach-Net.com
Guide to Ocean City,
Maryland and the Delaware beaches at Lewes, Rehoboth, Dewey, Bethany,
Fenwick Island and Chincoteague, Virginia
Ocean City, MD
Provides information
about hotels, motels, campgrounds, golf spots, restaurants, maps and more.
District of
Columbia and Nearby Areas
Major historical and recreational sites in the District and nearby. Note: Day
Trips link on left
Maryland Scenic Byways
(local interest)
Look for
signs to guide you along these off-the-beaten tracks and observe the
heritage of each region.
Travel by GPS
Search this site to download free GPS Maps for hiking,
fishing, snowmobiling, on- and off road sightseeing.
Welcome to Maryland
(local interest)
from the MD
Office of Tourism Development-Welcomes you to Maryland where an exciting array of attractions and historic treasures
await you.
Wineries in
Maryland
(local interest)
Map and descriptions provided by the
Maryland Wineries Association
Baltimore
County Map
(local interest)
A map with a few
communities and major interstate highways.
Baltimore County Regional Map
(local interest)
Our location in the state
and region.
Map of Downtown Baltimore (local interest)
Shows Metro subway and Light
Rail stops, neighborhoods, stadiums, museums and other downtown attractions.
Maps of Maryland
(local interest)
Offers overview, relief
maps and basic information on Maryland
1st Baltimore Hotels
(local interest)
This directory of hotels in the Baltimore area allows online booking and has
multiple search features.
Baltimore Hotels
(local interest)
Baltimore hotels listings searchable by location and features.
Maryland Association of Campgrounds
(local interest)
Directory of RV parks and campgrounds throughout Maryland.
Maryland Bed and Breakfast Association
(local interest)
Locate B and B's. Arranged by
regions.
Maryland CityLink
(local interest)
from USA CityLink
Starting point for guides and local information about many Maryland
locations. Offers online reservation services.
Maryland Hotel
and Lodging Association
(local interest)
Find a place to stay among
member facilities and make your reservations.
Time and Place Homes
Luxury hotel alternative - vacation rental homes in the U.S. and abroad.
AARP Trips and Travel
Travel resources and discounts for
persons age 50 and older.
Access-Able Travel Source
Tours, accessible
transportation, travel guides and more for both the disabled and mature
travelers.
Aqua Terra Travel's
Rainbow Page
Information and services for gay
and lesbian travelers. Emphasis on cruise information.
Baltimore County Transportation Resources and Services for People with
Disabilities (local interest)
Transportation publications and links from the Baltimore County Commission
on Disabilities.
FamilyFun.com
Search the Vacation Finder by
location or type of vacation. Find seasonal updates and family-friendly city
guides. Direct link to Disney.
Soul of America
Cultural and historical sites, beaches, spas, cruises, resorts,
inns, events/festivals directed to the African American traveler.
Transportation
Security Administration
Security procedures and
preparations, from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Airports | Boating | Bus Travel | Driving and Public Transportation | Train Travel
Baltimore/Washington
International
(local interest)
National and international
flights, BWI airport services, maps, facilities and parking information.
Martin State
Airport
(local interest)
One of the largest general
aviation facilities on the East Coast. Located in southeast Baltimore
County, it caters to private and corporate aircraft.
Washington Dulles
International and Ronald Reagan Washington National
Lists directions and locations, arrivals and departures, parking and
additional information for both airports.
Chesapeake Bay Guide
(local interest)
All you need to know for a
day cruise or more. Find marinas, boat ramps and links to weather
and tides.
Cruises from the
Port of Baltimore
(local interest)
Cruise schedules,
directions to passenger terminal and other information from the Port of
Baltimore.
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Take a bus from or to
Baltimore. Bus schedules, travel planning, ticket purchases and other
services.
Hunt Valley Motor
Coach
(local interest)
Offers discounted trips to
Atlantic City and Manhattan from various Baltimore County locations
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit
Authority
Contains maps and timetables for
buses and the Metrorail in Washington D.C.
Driving and Public Transportation
Baltimore Gas Prices
(local interest)
A Gasbuddy.com affiliate site where locals log on to record lowest and
highest gas prices in the area
Maryland Mass Transit
(local interest)
from Sailor, a list of links for information on mass transit throughout
Maryland.
Maryland State
Highway Administration
Local rest stops and welcome areas.
Find real-time traffic maps,
bike trail links, scenic byways, weather conditions, etc. Offers online
ordering of
Official
Highway Map, Scenic Byways and Bicycle trail maps.
Maryland Transit Administration
(local interest)
Travel the Baltimore area
via the bus, Light Rail, Metro Subway and the 187 mile MARC (MD. Rail
Commuter Service).
Fares, maps and schedules available. Check out the
Visitors Ride Guide
to hotels, major
attractions and annual special events.
Traffic
and Road Conditions
(local interest)
The MD Dept. of
Transportation and MD State Police information site.
Live traffic cameras, local road conditions and the latest weather
conditions. Check traffic information between
Baltimore and Washington D.C. metro area. Follow the links to
traffic and road closure information for
all the other states
Amtrak
Here are routes, services
and vacation packages. Offers city-to-city schedules and reservation
services.
Baltimore-Washington Maglev Project
(local interest)
Information on the
proposed magnetic levitation project for the Baltimore Washington area.
Passport
Information
New travel document requirements, how to apply for or renew passports and
how to obtain passport applications from the U.S. Department of State.
Travel Topics
The Librarians'
Internet Index offers great resources for trip planning, arranged by
topic and includes sections on accessibility, ecotourism, etiquette, foreign
exchange rates, passport information, traveling with pets and more.
Travel and Tourism Resources
The Internet
Public Library offers travel links arranged by continent.
Trip Advisor
Mega site that pulls info from Travelocity, Expedia and other top travel
sites so you can find the best deal and save time.
This page is provided by the Baltimore County Public Library, Towson, Maryland USA.
The text version of this page was last revised on
07 January 2009.
The graphics version of this page was last revised on
07 January 2009.
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