Local travel resources

Battle of the buses

With a slowing economy and rising gas prices, travelers are looking for ways to vacation on the cheap. Nothing seems quite as frugal as taking the bus. Trust us, we know. Three Sun reporters each traveled from Baltimore to New York on the same day on three different bus lines - the new, upstart megasbus.com, the Chinatown bus and the stalwart Greyhound. The good news is everyone made it back safely. The bad news is some of them may never go near a bus again. (Click on the stories below to find out what happened on each ride.)

The Seven Wonders of Maryland

There are wonderful things to see and learn about everywhere you turn in Maryland.

Maryland travel resources

Where to find information on travel within the state of Maryland.

State tourism offices

States and many U.S. territories have tourism offices to help visitors. When requesting travel literature, be as specific as possible. Here's a list of Mid-Atlantic region state travel offices.

Local airports

Get information about BWI, Dulles and Reagan

Flight fare

Bus lines from Baltimore

Several lines offer express, economical service from various Baltimore locations to Atlantic City, New York and other mid-Atlantic destinations. In addition to Greyhound, a variety of other bus lines depart around-the-clock from the Baltimore Travel Plaza off Interstate 95. Reservations for bus companies offering service to New York's Chinatown can also be made at gotobus.com. Fares average about $20 one-way and $35 round-trip.

Maryland parks

Find out about historic and scenic sites, as well as programs, fees and directions to Maryland's national parks, monuments and recreation areas: