The Washington times., 1915-06-30


scribe each would be impossible. The
nearest ocean point to Washington Is
Ocean City, Nd, where all the lux
uries of the most fashionable sea re-
sort prevail and where life takes on
a new interest. If a trip to the noun
tains is preferred, Pen-Mar offers
Washingtonians all the pleasures that
any inland resort can boast of.
Beach, trpS ahd 'S Woashby view
Old Point Comfort and the various re-
sorts on Chesapeake bay and the re-
sorts on the lower Potomac afford not
sny rare but trpS dprn, II
RODS at the resorts.
At the doorway of Washington. Glen
Echo Park offers visitors the last word
In resort and recreative pleasures with
out the necessity of a tedious trip CT
hours spent in travel. Whisked to Glen
Echo by rapid transit street cars, Wash
ington pleasure seekers may enjoy the
pleasures of their homes and at the
same time spend many delightful hours
at the Maryland resort The dancing
pavilion, boating and canoeing on the
canal. and river and the exhilarating
fun afforded by the numerous plea sure
devices In the park make ii appeal to
Washingtonians as tho summer-round
resort. The management of the park
has made extra provisions for handling
increased crowds during July and Au-
gust. and extra efforts will be made to
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privileges prevail for picnic parties.
Marshall GILL Popular.
Marshall Hall is Offering especial at
trattions for the pleasure seeker
these days. An hours delightful ride
down the Potomac on the steamer
Charles Manchester brings one to this
historic spot, now Washington's only
nearby river resort. In addition to
a host Of amusements, including
dancing and bowling, there is ample
shady trees. where plenty of tables
are provided. Excellent meals are
also served in the pavilion at nom
inal rates.
The Manchester on its morning and
afternoon trips also stops at Mt. Yer
! non, the nations shrine where the
tomb tomb OF "a dWashington as well as his
ciated with his life. is located.
The popularity of Great Falls as a
pleasure resort continues to increase.
Splendid electric car service is now
| maintained to this beautiful spot the
picturesque falls Of the Potomac. The
pleasure seeker will find plenty OF
amusements to occupy his attention. in
Guiding dancing with music of a high
order. The trip itself Is a delightful
one for hot summers day. the scenery
en- route being unequaled in any part
of this section.
Down the Potomac.
Colonial Beach. "Washington's At
lantic City" is rapidly rivaling its New
Jersey prototype as mecca for
pleasure seekers from the Capital. With
the coming of hot weather, the ma
jority of Its cottages and hotels are
rapidly filling. Beautifully situated on
the Potomac river, not far from its
entrance into Chesapeake Bay, Colonial
Beach provides all the pleasures of salt
water and Is swept by ocean breezes.
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there being bathing. boating, fishing,
grabbing, dancing, and a host of other
pleasures. Rates are uniformly low.
and as an economical proposition it can
not be exce'led as place to spend a
weekend. a vacation, or a season.
To those who desire visits to resorts
not convenient to Washington. Newport
this year offers additional attractiveness.
The Hill Top Inn Is the latest addition
! to this continental resort. The new hos
| telry will have a limited number of
suites and rooms for guests, and the
dining room and dancing pavilion will
| be of unusual magnificence