Travel

Country’s ‘most historic city’ only 118 miles away
by Celeste H. Breitenbach
news@timesheraldnews.com

Visiting Fredericksburg, Va, which describes itself as “Pleasantly situated on the Rappahannock,” it is almost impossible to believe that mean and bloody battles important to both sides were fought here.
Although I’d come to see Civil War sites, I learned after a stop at the Visitors Center (706 Caroline St.) that there’s so much more to this charming Southern city. When you visit,

by Celeste H. Breitenbach
news@timesheraldnews.com
Longwood Gardens, that outstanding showcase of horticultural splendor located slightly more than an hour’s drive north on Rt. 1 – close to Kennett Square, Pa. – debuted its long-awaited new Indoor Children’s Garden on Oct. 27.
More than a decade in the making, the new 4,000 sq. ft. fantasy promises to delight children of all ages.
Trey Fromme, who designed other aspects of Longwood’s recent renovations,

October 28 – Harbel Dinner cruise aboard the beautiful Lady Baltimore. Board at 4:30 p.m. at the Inner Harbor and return at 8 p.m. Enjoy a delicious dinner, great music, and fantastic views of the city and the upper Chesapeake Bay. A cash bar will be available. Tickets $50 per person. Details: 410-44-2100 or harbel.necop@juno.com.

November 3 – Urbana Fire Hall-oyster & ham supper. (family style) Also a stop at Old Glory Flea Market. Leave Faith Community Church at 9:15

by Celeste H. Breitenbach
news@timesheraldnews.com

Looking for a pleasant place to visit that is easy on the gas tank allowance?

Pennsylvania Dutch Country in Lancaster County offers great value for the leisure-time dollar. There’s much to see and experience in this friendly area that seems like a throw-back to a gentler time.

Over 275 years ago, the Amish came from Germany and Switzerland. Today there are 74,000 Pennsylvania Dutch in the area, making Lancaster

by Celeste H. Breitenbach
news@timesheraldnews.com

A longtime favorite board game springs to life as Allenberry Playhouse presents “CLUE the Musical” through June 17 at the Allenberry Resort on the Yellow Breeches in Boiling Springs, Pa.

All the familiar suspects – Mrs. Peacock, Prof. Plum, Miss Scarlet, Col. Mustard, Mrs. White and Mr. Green – are there before and after Mr. Boddy’s body is discovered.

Was Mr. Boddy (suavely portrayed by Matt Beyer) done in

by Celeste H. Breitenbach
news@timesheraldnews.com

Just about a two-hour drive south on I-95 off Exit 150A in Triangle, Va., adjacent to the Quantico Marine Base, is a new museum that should be a must-see for every American.

The National Museum of the Marine Corps, opened Nov. 10, 2006 in time to celebrate 231 years of USMC history, not only is a walk through the Corps history – it is a walk through American history.