Trip on a Tank
Trip on a tank- Ellicott City, MD
Ellicott City, Maryland- In this town, They have a large selection of antique and specialty shops, mouth watering restaurants and gourmet cafes (including vegetarian), wine tasting’s, many local attractions to choose from for both adults and the family. During the summer months be sure to look out for our very own Bubble Man of Historic Ellicott City, dressed up in old fashioned clothes blowing bubbles all over the lower end of Main Street! During the holiday season, the bubble-blower comes out again, along with FREE samples of cocoa and sweets for all, great sales on one-of-a-kind gifts for holiday shoppers, carolling, and the town has gorgeous decorations filled with lights and Winter-wonderment!! This town has been called “The Most Haunted Town in Maryland” and one of the most haunted towns in America. There are tours available: the haunted schools, churches, and houses are just some of the stops– if you dare!
Trip on a tank- Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, Jamestown Triangle, VA
Virginia’s Historic Triangle: Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown ~one of America’s favorite vacation destinations. Centrally located between Richmond and Virginia Beach, the Williamsburg area offers something for everyone. This area is known for its famous historic sites (the first American colonies, etc…), thrilling theme parks (like Busch Gardens- complete with a mini-Europe), evening entertainment, golf, dining, shopping (lots of discount outlet stores), accommodations and more.
Trip on a tank- Chincoteague Island to see the wild pony swim on the last Wednesday of July!!
Chincoteague Island, Virginia/Assateague Island, Maryland - Every year, since the 1700’s, there has been a “round-up” of Chincoteague ponies (a breed rumored to be descendents of Spanish horses). The wild ponies (they’re smaller than horses) live on Assateague Island. On the last Wednesday of July they are led by cowboys through the rough waters to Chincoteague Island. There, they will be sold at auction. This is a way to further the breed and also control the population on the small island– they are not killed or slaughtered. There is a huge festival to celebrate the herd’s safe journey (along with a Fireman’s Festival). The money raised from the pony auction is the Chincoteague Fire Department’s only source of revenue. It is an awesome sight to see hundreds of wild ponies swimming in open water– a once in a lifetime type of thing (unless you live there)!
Trip on a tank- Ocean City, MD
Ocean City, Maryland– Famous for sun, suf and big game fishing. From the beach, keep an eye on the horizon and you’re likely to spot schools of dolphins breaking the surface as they swim by. Ocean City has clubs, bars, restaurants, amusement parks, miniature golf courses, shops, outlet malls, a LONG boardwalk, and OVER 10 MILES OF ATLANTIC OCEAN BEACH!! This is the place to be in the summer! The rest of the year it’s quieter, but that just means better deals at the stores, less traffic on the roads, and less lines at the clubs and restaurants!! There is a HUGE convention center in the middle of town– hosting everything from the Salsa Festival to Craft Fairs, the Firemen’s Convention to the Winterfest of Lights– there’s always something happening here!
Trip on a tank- Shenandoah Valley/Luray Caverns/Skyline Drive, VA...
Shenandoah Valley/Luray Caverns/Skyline Drive, Virginia - Deep beneath the Blue Ridge Mtns., Luray Caverns is a U.S. Natural Landmark and is the largest & most popular of the caverns in Eastern America. From well-lighted paved walkways, explore massive rooms with ceilings 10 stories high filled with towering stone columns & crystal-clear pools. Experience the haunting sounds of the world’s only Stalacpipe Organ. Also enjoy the Car & Carriage Caravan Museum & the Garden Maze. Open daily, all year. The maze is open early spring-November; during winter weekends only. There’s also the Luray Zoo- a rescue zoo, home to birds of prey, exotic cats, mammals & reptiles from around the world. It boasts one of the largest venomous snake collections. Open April-October 10 am-5 pm daily. Open November-March weekends & holidays. Live animal shows daily in summer. Jungle Gift Shop & petting zoo. The Croc Hunter came to Luray Zoo for his TV Show! Shenandoah Nat’l Park/Skyline Drive is a scenic, historic drive open year-round. Stretches the length of the park (105 miles), offering overlooks with widespread views to east and west. More than 500 miles of trails, streams and waterfalls, mountain peaks, wildlife, wildflowers, & rock formations with seven picnic areas, a meadow and historic structures. Visitors may pass rock piles, old chimneys and other relics of the families who once lived here. Visitor Centers, five campgrounds, and concessioner-operated services are open in season; and ranger-led programs are offered.
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