We travel to grow – our Adventure Guides show you how. Experience the places you visit more directly, freshly, intensely than you would otherwise – sometimes best done on foot, in a canoe, or through cultural adventures like art courses, cooking classes, learning the language, meeting the people, joining in the festivals and celebrations. This can make your trip life-changing, unforgettable. All of the detailed information you need is here about the hotels, restaurants, shopping, sightseeing. But we also lead you to new discoveries, turning corners you haven't turned before, helping you to interact with the world in new ways. That's what makes our Adventure Guides unique. A guide for adventurous travellers to the Chesapeake Bay area, taking in Eastern Virginia, Maryland (including Baltimore) and Washington DC. It discusses adventurous activities, from walking tours to hikes and watersports. There is information on the best places to stay and eat, plus tips on where the locals eat. Numerous tips and sidebars highlight watchable wildlife, kid-friendly places, good values, insider advice, and special warnings or cautions. There are locator maps to help readers plan their trips. Print edition is 496 pages. "...intended for the adventure-minded travelers with special affection for the outdoors and nature. Each Adventure Guide packs in outdoor-oriented activities set in different regions. There's something for nearly everyone." Midwest Book Review