Date Archives: May 2021

Ready to point your compass toward adventure? Our real estate agents have some great ideas for places to explore in the Harrisburg area!

Reading a map is something everyone who owns a bike or a pair of feet should be able to do. And since the final week in May is officially Map Reading Week, we thought we'd take the opportunity to share some parks and trails in Pennsylvania Dutch Country where you can put your skills to good use. 

• Conewago Recreation Trail - 2385 N. Market St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022
  Utilizing the former Cornwall-Lebanon rail line's path, the Conewago Recreation Trail is a beautiful 5-mile trek near the border of Lancaster and Lebanon counties. It's a level, well-graded and easy-to-follow path through shady woods and expansive meadowlands, with frequent views of  Conewago Creek. The trail is open to hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing, and it's located a stone's throw from many Elizabethtown homes for sale. Keep your eyes open for blooming wildflowers if you hike it in spring.

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There are friends and family, and then there's your girl squad. The ladies who know you inside and out and have been there through the good times and bad. With everything that goes on in life, however, staying in touch with every one of your girlfriends can be hard. Having a girls' day out is a great way to catch up, have fun, and create memories with your gal pals. So, why not stop by local Baltimore boutiques for unique apparel, shoes, jewelry, handbags, and accessories? Below, our real estate agents highlight these six boutiques ladies love to frequent in Charm City. Plug these addresses into your Google Maps and prepare for a super-fun shopping trip with your girls.

1. Doubledutch - 1021 W. 36th St., Baltimore, MD 21211
   This award-winning boutique in the Hampden neighborhood offers a wide selection of unique designs from small designers. Doubledutch provides a stylish boutique experience without gasp-inducing price tags. You can throw caution to the wind and gather armfuls of girlie-girl dresses, innovative tops, adorable shoes, eye-catching handbags, and soon-to-be-your-favorite jeans. Stop by from 6-9 pm on first Fridays for 10% shopping discounts, food, drinks, and a DJ.

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Photography your deal? Do you regularly like to share your special finds on Instagram? If you're new to the Baltimore area, you'll soon find out why it's known as Charm City as you scout out spectacular photo ops.

Baltimore is a vast city, with many neighborhoods and suburbs, and you probably won't have to go far to find Baltimore homes for sale that suit you. The same thing applies to breathtaking photographic venues to wow your friend: They're in ample supply. 

1. Federal Hill Park – 500 Warren Ave., Baltimore, MD 21230
   One of Baltimore's most iconic views is from this historic park, as it opens onto the city skyline and the famous Inner Harbor. Federal Hill Park's history stretches back to our country's beginnings. English colonist Capt. John Smith in 1608 provided the first recorded notice of this site. The name, Federal Hill, was conferred in 1788. The site also figured as a defensive stronghold in the War of 1812 and the Civil War. Federal Hill was officially made a public park in 1880. In the 20th century, the Federal Hill District was included in the National Register of Historic Places.

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Spring is in the air, fresh fruit is abundant, and the juice bars of the Baltimore area are creating unique, refreshing beverages that you're sure to love. Beyond the fact that it's simply delicious, fresh juice has so many health benefits while making it easy to get your daily servings of fruit and vegetables. National Beverage Day takes place every year on May 6, presenting the perfect opportunity to explore Baltimore's many juice bars. Our real estate agents have delightful details on six local juice bars that you won't want to miss in the Baltimore area.

1. Pure Raw Juice – 1401 Riverside Ave., Baltimore, MD 21230
   We begin our tour of juice bars near Baltimore homes for sale with a small juice bar that's big on flavor. Pure Raw Juice has a flagship location in the Federal Hill neighborhood, along with a number of other convenient locations throughout the Baltimore area. This local chain has been voted as Baltimore's best juice bar for three of the last four years thanks to its fantastic menu of raw juices and fresh fruit bowls.

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