Clockwise from top: Lincoln Memorial is less than a 10
minute drive from Loews Madison Hotel; Potomac River’s
Mather Gorge falls; downtown Annapolis waterfront
T
here’s nothing that personifies
the American dream quite like
the summer road trip. Ever
since cars were invented, there’s been a
lure to hitting the open road and enjoying a first-person view of the country’s
awe-inspiring scenery, stopping where
you want, when you want. It’s travel on
your own schedule, minus the pressure
of flying.
And when it comes to celebrating the
American dream, there are few road trips
that can rival a tour of the Northeast.
The setting for much of the country’s
most significant historical events, the
region offers a diverse variety of scenic
byways, beaches, forests, national parks,
landmarks and charming places to eat.
ANNAPOLIS PHOTO BY STEVEN FRAME
A Patriotic Start
Start your road trip of the Northeast
in the nation’s capital. Here, Loews
Madison Hotel, inside Washington,
D.C.’s famed Beltway, is conveniently
located near the district’s top sites.
Families can easily get to nearby educational attractions (the Smithsonian
Institution hosts a zoo and nearly 20
museums and galleries), couples can take
romantic strolls to scenic landmarks and
monuments, and groups of friends will
find plenty of neighboring eateries, bars,
shopping and outdoor activities.
When you’re ready for the road,
George Washington Memorial Parkway
will be waiting. Designed with recreational driving in mind, the 25-mile
roadway stre э