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Solomons, Oxford, St. Michaels

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May 22nd 2015
Solomons Is. is an old oyster outpost on the bay. It is touristy and offers meticulously maintained old houses with docks, a few blocks of board walk along the mile-wide Patuxent river, some nice galleries and small souvenir shops, owners of which often aren't local, coming from NY or NJ. The heart of the island is a great maritime museum, worth a visit. The oyster industry that Solomons was once ... read more

North America » United States » Maryland » Saint Michaels

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more