frederick, maryland?

Answer 1

"Our next stop was Frederick, Maryland, about an hour from D.C. The drive along Route 30 to 711 to the Pennsylvania Turnpike was lovely with farms, forests, rolling hills, which were turning green. Picturesque historical sites and parks invited a return visit some day.

Exit 31B off I-270 took us to the Fairfield Inn, Frederick, always a good value choice with excellent service and standards from good size rooms, recreational and health facilities to an excellent continental breakfast, everything clean and well-maintained.

Getting back to the morning of our arrival, we settled into our room and after brief stops for a light lunch and some shopping, headed into the historic district of Frederick. The original town was laid out by an Irishman and was first settled by Germans and then the English arrived (thus the "Germans meet English" description in the guides). The streets are lined with wonderful old buildings and homes of both influences that have been very well maintained and restored. The area is an antique-lover's dream and Civil War history abounds. There are museums, galleries, theater and art and after taking it all in, there are plenty of restaurants and bed and breakfast places and lovely inns in which to stay. The Visitor's Center on Church Street offers free walking tours.

On our drive from the shopping area to downtown Frederick, Linda spotted a little restaurant called May's at 5640 Urbana Pike that she declared looked like a winner. While chatting with the Director of the Visitor's Center, he confirmed that May's is a favorite of the locals so we headed back there for an early dinner. It is not a pretty place outside or in, a few tables up front and a large bar in the rear. But the magic word was crab cakes, which Linda adores, and she confirmed that these, of 100% fresh lump crabmeat with secret seasonings, were superb. My sirloin steak was very good and the waitress was very helpful in guiding us and making suggestions. The loud chorus of guys at the bar shouting the praises of their favorite football team and players added a touch of local culture in this down-to-earth eatery."

Answer 2

MY DAD USED TO LIVE THERE!