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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.
 


Activities and Events

Activities Calendar (local interest)
Baltimore County, MD list of numerous special events, programs for all ages as well as meetings/hearings. Search by date, area, activity or agency.

Arts and Entertainment InfoCenter (local interest)
Baltimore County Public Library links to local museums, galleries, dining out, dance, music and theater.

Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association (local interest)
Your "yellow pages" to the many sights, services and products offered to visitors.

Baltimore's Child (local interest)
This online magazine offers calendars for parents, families, women, babies and children with special needs.

Baltimore County Conference and Visitors Center (local interest)
Focus is on convention, meeting and event planning. Lists hotels and marinas. Offers calendar of events.

Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks (local interest)
Check out the musical and outdoor special events, including those at Oregon Ridge Park, Beach and Conference Center and Lurman Woodland Theatre

Baltimore Events (local interest)
Baltimore Office of Promotion list of events taking place in the city of Baltimore.

Holidays and Events InfoCenter (local interest)
Baltimore County Public Library links to Maryland and local fairs and festivals.

Maryland Calendar of Events (local interest)
Find out what's happening statewide! Search by areas of interest, date, keyword, region, or event.

Maryland State Fairgrounds (local interest)
Official web site for the State Fair. Provides a schedule of monthly activities held at the Fairgrounds in Timonium.

Sports and Recreation InfoCenter (local interest)
Baltimore County Public Library links to sites for Baltimore and local teams.

SunSpot: Maryland's Online Community (local interest)
The Baltimore Sun Online. Provides a list of events for our area.


Destinations

 Baltimore Area | Annapolis | Beaches | Washington DC Area | General Local Destinations


Baltimore Area

Baltimore County Parks (local interest)
A guide to the location and facilities available. Note: Scroll to bottom of page.

Live Baltimore (local interest)
by Live Baltimore Marketing Center-Find out about Baltimore neighborhoods and events. Check out Baltimore Books and Movies for recommended reading and viewing.

GoDowntownBaltimore (local interest)
Information on events and getting around downtown from the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore.

State Parks in the Baltimore Metropolitan Area (local interest)
Map and descriptions provided by the Department of Natural Resources

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

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


Beaches

 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.


Washington DC Area

 District of Columbia and Nearby Areas
Major historical and recreational sites in the District and nearby. Note: Day Trips link on left


General Local Destinations

Maryland's Natural Resources and State Parks
from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources-Find out about Maryland's state parks, forests and wildlife management areas. Covers all outdoor activities. Includes maps, facilities, etc.

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


Maps

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


Lodging

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 Bands. 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


Special Travel

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.

African American InfoCenter (local interest)
presented by the Baltimore County Public Library-Local museums and historical sites in and around Maryland.

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.

Her Own Way: Advice for the Woman Traveler
Excellent resources from the Canadian Dept. of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Available in French.

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


Transportation

Airports | Boating | Bus Travel | Driving and Public Transportation | Train Travel


Airports

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.


Boating

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.


Bus Travel

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


Train Travel

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.


General Resources

Countries and States
from Baltimore County Public Library FastFacts InfoCenter. Information for travelers and students, country overviews, flag, actual date and time, and more.

Maps and Atlases
from Baltimore County Public Library FastFacts InfoCenter. Get a map and driving directions.

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
The Michigan Electronic Library offers a links to travel, map, dining, holiday and festival sites.

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.
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