Explore the historic sites, monuments, and architecture of America's capital and environs on foot, and at your own pace.An invitation to walk in the footsteps of presidents and patriots,Weekend Walks in the Historic Washington D.C. Region will lead you on self-guided walking tours in the capital city and the most popular and picturesque destinations beyond the Beltway, including: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Annapolis, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Harpers Ferry, West Virginia New Castle, DelawareEach chapter includes directions to the starting point of the tour, step-by-step walking routes accompanied by detailed maps and photos, and knowledgeable, often fascinating commentary about points of interest you'll see along the way.Whether you walk along Washington's monumental avenues, the Chesapeake Bay's windswept coast, on colonial byways, or among Civil War battlefields, you'll findWeekend Walks in the Historic Washington D.C. Region the perfect walking companion. 40 black& white photos, 38 maps, index. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.