I could browse the Masonic Cemetery in historic Fredericksburg and wander the wharfs of Annapolis. Baffle your suburban buddies, suffering under their car taxes and parking problems, by using this guide to car-free escapes from Washington. You can roam the 18th-century streets, watch boats in the harbor, check out the State House or read on the St. John's College lawn. To learn more about Annapolis, check out Discover Annapolis , our online guide. Buses run Monday through Friday only.
Charm City has a completely different feel than the District.
It's much cozier, with neighborhood hangouts, a genuine personality and a terrific waterfront at Harborplace. If you want to find out more about Baltimore, check out Discover Baltimore , our online guide. Baltimore also has a decent public transit system so you can get around once you arrive. Both leave from the gate farthest to the left at Union Station . So I take MARC up and Amtrak back.