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                    <title><![CDATA[Maryland's State Park Near The Pennsylvania Border Is Home To An Idyllic Waterfall, Mountain Views, And Trails]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.islands.com/2222810/cunningham-falls-state-park-maryland-pennsylvania-border-home-idyllic-waterfall-mountain-views-trails/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@islands.com (Neha Maheshwari)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[Maryland may not be the largest state, but it is home to a wide variety of landscapes, including this mountain state park with a popular waterfall.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Maryland may not be the largest state, but it is home to a wide variety of landscapes, including this mountain state park with a popular waterfall.<p><img src="https://www.islands.com/img/gallery/marylands-state-park-near-the-pennsylvania-border-is-home-to-an-idyllic-waterfall-mountain-views-and-trails/intro-1784919243.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Between Baltimore And Washington, DC Is Maryland's Family-Friendly Park With Sporty Appeal And Scenic Trails]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.islands.com/2221177/fairland-recreational-park-maryland-between-baltimore-washington-dc-family-friendly-sporty-appeal-scenic-trails/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@islands.com (Leslie Veliz)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[This Maryland park features scenic forest trails, an ice skating complex, sports courts, playgrounds, and plenty of outdoor recreation for families.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[This Maryland park features scenic forest trails, an ice skating complex, sports courts, playgrounds, and plenty of outdoor recreation for families.<p><img src="https://www.islands.com/img/gallery/fairland-recreational-park-maryland-between-baltimore-washington-dc-family-friendly-sporty-appeal-scenic-trails/intro-1785173278.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Between Baltimore And Philly Is Maryland's Popular Park With Sporty Appeal, Family Fun, And River Views]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.islands.com/2222615/millard-tydings-memorial-popular-park-maryland-between-baltimore-philly-sporty-appeal-family-fun-river-views/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@islands.com (Joe Orovic)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[Looking for an easy Maryland day trip? This popular park offers river views, waterfront trails, fishing, playgrounds, and a favorite local grill.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Looking for an easy Maryland day trip? This popular park offers river views, waterfront trails, fishing, playgrounds, and a favorite local grill.<p><img src="https://www.islands.com/img/gallery/between-baltimore-and-philly-is-marylands-popular-park-with-sporty-appeal-family-fun-and-river-views/intro-1784910722.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Outside Baltimore Is Maryland's Bayside State Park With Historic Charm, Wetland Trails, And Fishing]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.islands.com/2221676/north-point-state-park-maryland-outside-baltimore-bayside-wetland-trails-fishing-historic-charm/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@islands.com (Danno Wise)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[Perched on a peninsula overlooking Chesapeake Bay, this former amusement park site is now home to lush habitats for a wide variety of plants and animals. ]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Perched on a peninsula overlooking Chesapeake Bay, this former amusement park site is now home to lush habitats for a wide variety of plants and animals. <p><img src="https://www.islands.com/img/gallery/north-point-state-park-maryland-outside-baltimore-bayside-wetland-trails-fishing-historic-charm/intro-1785171279.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[This Former Military Fort In Maryland Is Now A Historic Destination That Doubles As A Scenic Mountain Community]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.islands.com/2221620/former-military-fort-ritchie-maryland-now-historic-destination-doubles-scenic-mountain-community/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@islands.com (Rebecca High)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[The United States&#39; coasts are home to a number of abandoned military forts, including this historic Maryland location that you can visit today.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The United States&#39; coasts are home to a number of abandoned military forts, including this historic Maryland location that you can visit today.<p><img src="https://www.islands.com/img/gallery/this-former-military-fort-in-maryland-is-now-a-historic-destination-that-doubles-as-a-scenic-mountain-community/intro-1784755124.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Maryland's Fast-Growing Town South Of Baltimore Has A Walkable Downtown With Historic Charm And Local Eats]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.islands.com/2220909/trappe-maryland-fast-growing-town-south-baltimore-walkable-downtown-local-eats-charm/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 03:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@islands.com (Rory Buccheri)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Arts and Culture]]></category>
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                    <guid>https://www.islands.com/2220909/trappe-maryland-fast-growing-town-south-baltimore-walkable-downtown-local-eats-charm/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Ready to explore? Experience small-town charm, historic buildings, a cute downtown, and delicious eats just outside the big city of Baltimore, Maryland.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ready to explore? Experience small-town charm, historic buildings, a cute downtown, and delicious eats just outside the big city of Baltimore, Maryland.<p><img src="https://www.islands.com/img/gallery/marylands-fast-growing-town-south-of-baltimore-has-a-walkable-downtown-with-historic-charm-and-local-eats/intro-1784739836.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[The Best Fried Fish Spots Worth Visiting In Every State]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.islands.com/2218814/best-fried-fish-joints-worth-visiting-every-state/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@islands.com (Rosheda Stephenson)</author>
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                    <guid>https://www.islands.com/2218814/best-fried-fish-joints-worth-visiting-every-state/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Seafood lovers can rejoice that every restaurant on our list ranks highly on Google and offers crispy, golden-brown treats from the sea (and lots of sides).]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Seafood lovers can rejoice that every restaurant on our list ranks highly on Google and offers crispy, golden-brown treats from the sea (and lots of sides).<p><img src="https://www.islands.com/img/gallery/the-best-fried-fish-spots-worth-visiting-in-every-state/intro-1784564763.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Just Off Baltimore's Coast Is Maryland's Beautiful State Park With A Sandy Beach, Camping, And Bay Views]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.islands.com/2216545/hart-miller-island-state-park-off-baltimore-coast-beautiful-maryland-sandy-beach-camping-bay-views/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@islands.com (Kira Reinke)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[This off-grid escape in the Chesapeake Bay is only accessible by boat, making it a secluded getaway spot for visitors chasing sun, sand, and solitude.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[This off-grid escape in the Chesapeake Bay is only accessible by boat, making it a secluded getaway spot for visitors chasing sun, sand, and solitude.<p><img src="https://www.islands.com/img/gallery/just-off-baltimores-coast-is-marylands-beautiful-state-park-with-a-sandy-beach-camping-and-bay-views/intro-1784210840.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Maryland's Laid-Back Island Community Is A Cute Chesapeake Bay Day Trip With Fishing, Seafood, And Historic Sites]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.islands.com/2215720/hoopers-island-maryland-laid-back-island-community-chesapeake-bay-day-trip-fishing-seafood-historic-sites/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@islands.com (Sara Tewksbury)</author>
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                    <guid>https://www.islands.com/2215720/hoopers-island-maryland-laid-back-island-community-chesapeake-bay-day-trip-fishing-seafood-historic-sites/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Escape the bustle of nearby Washington, D.C., and relax on a quaint island where you can enjoy delicious crab, explore the sites, and watch fishermen at work.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Escape the bustle of nearby Washington, D.C., and relax on a quaint island where you can enjoy delicious crab, explore the sites, and watch fishermen at work.<p><img src="https://www.islands.com/img/gallery/hoopers-island-maryland-laid-back-island-community-chesapeake-bay-day-trip-fishing-seafood-historic-sites/intro-1784556884.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[The 'Everglades Of The North' Is Maryland's Wetland Nature Preserve On The Chesapeake Bay With Unique Wildlife]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.islands.com/2215441/blackwater-national-wildlife-refuge-maryland-nature-preserve-chesapeake-wetland-unique-wildlife-everglades-north/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@islands.com (Stephen Hanson)</author>
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                    <guid>https://www.islands.com/2215441/blackwater-national-wildlife-refuge-maryland-nature-preserve-chesapeake-wetland-unique-wildlife-everglades-north/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Along Maryland&#39;s Chesapeake Bay lies a remarkable wetland wilderness where winding waterways and thriving wildlife create an unforgettable escape.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Along Maryland&#39;s Chesapeake Bay lies a remarkable wetland wilderness where winding waterways and thriving wildlife create an unforgettable escape.<p><img src="https://www.islands.com/img/gallery/blackwater-national-wildlife-refuge-maryland-nature-preserve-chesapeake-wetland-unique-wildlife-everglades-north/intro-1784553617.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Maryland's 'Vacation Home Paradise' Is A Potomac Island Escape About An Hour From DC With River Views And Seafood]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.islands.com/2214936/cobb-island-maryland-vacation-home-paradise-potomac-island-escape-near-washington-dc-river-views-fresh/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@islands.com (Kelley Dukat)</author>
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                    <guid>https://www.islands.com/2214936/cobb-island-maryland-vacation-home-paradise-potomac-island-escape-near-washington-dc-river-views-fresh/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Looking to escape to a waterside vacation, eat your fill of fresh crab, and laze in a vacation home with great views? This Maryland locale may be just for you.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Looking to escape to a waterside vacation, eat your fill of fresh crab, and laze in a vacation home with great views? This Maryland locale may be just for you.<p><img src="https://www.islands.com/img/gallery/marylands-vacation-home-paradise-is-a-potomac-island-escape-about-an-hour-from-dc-with-river-views-and-seafood/intro-1784050033.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Half An Hour From Baltimore Is Maryland's Underrated Park With Wetland Trails, Paddling, And Unique Wildlife]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.islands.com/2214329/marshy-point-nature-center-half-hour-baltimore-maryland-underrated-park-wetland-trails-paddling-unique-wildlife/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@islands.com (Anahid Akkam)</author>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[Looking for a nature-filled day trip from Baltimore? This underrated Maryland destination offers wetland trails, calm paddling routes, and diverse wildlife.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Looking for a nature-filled day trip from Baltimore? This underrated Maryland destination offers wetland trails, calm paddling routes, and diverse wildlife.<p><img src="https://www.islands.com/img/gallery/marshy-point-nature-center-half-hour-baltimore-maryland-underrated-park-wetland-trails-paddling-unique-wildlife/intro-1784232035.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[This East Coast Amusement Park Was A Total Bust In The '60s — Now It's A Local Maryland Favorite]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.islands.com/2211921/glen-echo-park-maryland-amusement-park-bust-60s-now-must-visit-historic-attraction-families/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@islands.com (Leslie Veliz)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Maryland]]></category>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[After a tumultuous end, this amusement park in Maryland found new life when it was picked up by the National Park Service, now offering all sorts of amenities.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[After a tumultuous end, this amusement park in Maryland found new life when it was picked up by the National Park Service, now offering all sorts of amenities.<p><img src="https://www.islands.com/img/gallery/this-east-coast-amusement-park-was-a-total-bust-in-the-60s-now-its-a-local-maryland-favorite/intro-1783632633.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Maryland's Colorful Botanical Garden That Could Pass For The English Countryside Is Under An Hour From Baltimore]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.islands.com/2211933/ladew-topiary-colorful-botanical-garden-less-than-hour-from-baltimore-maryland-could-pass-for-english-countryside/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@islands.com (Bridget Gleeson)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Family Friendly]]></category>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[If you want a little taste of England in the States, head over to Monkton, Maryland, for a garden escape that will make you think you landed overseas.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you want a little taste of England in the States, head over to Monkton, Maryland, for a garden escape that will make you think you landed overseas.<p><img src="https://www.islands.com/img/gallery/marylands-colorful-botanical-garden-that-could-pass-for-the-english-countryside-is-under-an-hour-from-baltimore/intro-1783633589.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[The East Coast's Most Gorgeous High-Elevation Lakes That Aren't In The Adirondacks]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.islands.com/2212166/most-gorgeous-high-elevation-lakes-east-coast-not-adirondacks/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@islands.com (Kala Barba-Court)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[National and State Parks]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[North Carolina]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New Hampshire]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vermont]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maryland]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.islands.com/2212166/most-gorgeous-high-elevation-lakes-east-coast-not-adirondacks/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[Discover gorgeous waters sitting thousands of feet in the air at these East Coast lakes, from a North Carolina reservoir to a Maryland freshwater body.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Discover gorgeous waters sitting thousands of feet in the air at these East Coast lakes, from a North Carolina reservoir to a Maryland freshwater body.<p><img src="https://www.islands.com/img/gallery/the-east-coasts-most-gorgeous-high-elevation-lakes-that-arent-in-the-adirondacks/intro-1783685715.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Between Baltimore And Philly Is An Underrated Nature Preserve With River Views, Wildlife, And Fishing]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.islands.com/2210663/grove-farm-wildlife-management-area-maryland-between-baltimore-philly-underrated-nature-preserve-river-views-fishing/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@islands.com (Bridget Gleeson)</author>
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		<category><![CDATA[National and State Parks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water Sports]]></category>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[Spanning nearly 1,000 acres on the shores of Chesapeake Bay, this scenic preserve is home to all kinds of wildlife, including a rare endangered species.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Spanning nearly 1,000 acres on the shores of Chesapeake Bay, this scenic preserve is home to all kinds of wildlife, including a rare endangered species.<p><img src="https://www.islands.com/img/gallery/grove-farm-wildlife-management-area-maryland-between-baltimore-philly-underrated-nature-preserve-river-views-fishing/intro-1783958562.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[12 Oldest Hotels In America That Are Still Worth Visiting]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.islands.com/2208458/oldest-hotels-america-worth-visiting-reviews/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@islands.com (Jenna Intersimone)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Ohio]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New York]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Massachusetts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Connecticut]]></category>
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                                            <description><![CDATA[From colonial inns to grand resorts, America&#39;s oldest hotels combine historic charm with modern comfort, offering style, stories, atmosphere, and more. ]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[From colonial inns to grand resorts, America&#39;s oldest hotels combine historic charm with modern comfort, offering style, stories, atmosphere, and more. <p><img src="https://www.islands.com/img/gallery/12-oldest-hotels-in-america-that-are-still-worth-visiting/intro-1783331042.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Sandwiched Between Baltimore And Philly Is Maryland's Once-Thriving Resort Town That's Now An Outdoorsy Gem]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.islands.com/2209774/bentley-springs-maryland-sandwiched-between-baltimore-philly-once-thriving-resort-town-now-outdoorsy-destination/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@islands.com (Jeff Martinez)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Maryland]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.islands.com/2209774/bentley-springs-maryland-sandwiched-between-baltimore-philly-once-thriving-resort-town-now-outdoorsy-destination/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[This Maryland destination, sandwiched between Baltimore and Philly, is a once-thriving resort town that&#39;s now an outdoorsy gem with historic buildings.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[This Maryland destination, sandwiched between Baltimore and Philly, is a once-thriving resort town that&#39;s now an outdoorsy gem with historic buildings.<p><img src="https://www.islands.com/img/gallery/sandwiched-between-baltimore-and-philly-is-marylands-once-thriving-resort-town-thats-now-an-outdoorsy-gem/intro-1783444061.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[These 12 Restaurants Are The Oldest In America With Delicious Eats And Historic Charm]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.islands.com/2204858/america-oldest-restaurants-historic-charm-delicious-food/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@islands.com (Jenna Intersimone)</author>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rhode Island]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virginia]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Maryland]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New York City, New York]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.islands.com/2204858/america-oldest-restaurants-historic-charm-delicious-food/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[In America&#39;s oldest restaurants, 250+ years of history meets timeless recipes, providing fascinating stories and meals you&#39;ll remember.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In America&#39;s oldest restaurants, 250+ years of history meets timeless recipes, providing fascinating stories and meals you&#39;ll remember.<p><img src="https://www.islands.com/img/gallery/these-12-restaurants-are-the-oldest-in-america-with-delicious-eats-and-historic-charm/intro-1782773651.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Between Philly And Baltimore Is A Charming Town With River Views, Local Shops, And Americana Vibes]]></title>
                    <link>https://www.islands.com/2207247/north-east-maryland-between-philly-baltimore-charming-town-river-views-local-shops-americana-vibes/</link>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                            <author>staff@islands.com (Ben M Stower)</author>
                                                            		<category><![CDATA[Maryland]]></category>
                    <guid>https://www.islands.com/2207247/north-east-maryland-between-philly-baltimore-charming-town-river-views-local-shops-americana-vibes/</guid>
                                            <description><![CDATA[With nature in abundance, this small town benefits from its picturesque location at the head of a river and is only 55 miles from the big cities.]]></description>

                                                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[With nature in abundance, this small town benefits from its picturesque location at the head of a river and is only 55 miles from the big cities.<p><img src="https://www.islands.com/img/gallery/north-east-maryland-between-philly-baltimore-charming-town-river-views-local-shops-americana-vibes/intro-1783353719.jpg" /></p>]]></content:encoded>
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