Historic National Road - Maryland

State: Maryland
Length: 170.0 mi / 273.6 km
Time to Allow: 6-8 hours to drive or 2 days to visit the byway.

The Historic National Road stands for adventure, freedom and exploration. A ribbon of roadway from the Chesapeake Bay to the mighty Allegheny Mountains, it is the road that built the nation. Today, you can experience more than 300 years of American culture, including inns, tollhouses, taverns, theaters, parks, and shops along the byway.

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  Frightful Fun and Haunting Civil War History on Maryland’s Historic National Road

  Oct 13, 2011 in The American Civil War: Battles and Beyond

  For a spooky way to experience the Civil War, drive the Historic National Road and stop in Frederick—Maryland's most haunted town! Frederick has many supernatural attractions to offer, but be sure to visit two haunts where Civil War history comes to life through the spirits of the dead.

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  2-Day Trip: Culture and History Along Historic National Road
  (Maryland)

  Experience American history and natural beauty while on the Maryland section of the Historic National Road.