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Patch Picks: Staycations- Unwind Near Home
As gas prices climb, more people are coming to the conclusion that when it comes to vacations, there's no place like home. Patch Picks offers five Staycation getaways – lush and rustic - nestled in or near Westminster.
Where: 30 Trevanian Road, Taneytown
Contact: (410) 756-6812, or (800) 858-1844
Highlights: Think luxury, romance and incredible cuisine. Antrim was once a thriving plantation and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. No need to imagine fireplaces, featherbeds, Jacuzzis or marble baths; these amenities and many more unfold at Antrim 1844.
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Where: 111 S Springdale Avenue, New Windsor
Contact: (410) 635- 3000
Highlights: Enjoy champagne breakfast delivered to your room, couples massage, and a wrap around sitting porch. This is the perfect sanctuary for quiet conversations.
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Where: 120 Water Street, New Windsor
Contact: (410) 871-9119
Highlights: Get comfortable in the beautiful parlor and enjoy afternoon tea in this 19th Century home. Request a therapeutic massage. Venture off for tennis at the adjacent town park or antique, and know that you can sink into country charm upon your return.
Where: 7514 Norwood Avenue, Sykesville
Contact: (410) 549-7868
Highlights: This Colonial Revival home still offers much of its original charm. The large guest rooms are newly renovated and include 2 person Jacuzzi tubs and fireplaces. Peaceful elegance found here.
Where: 2525 Hanover Pike, Hampstead
Contact: (410) 374-0440
Highlights: Enjoy your meals in a formal dining room, or the cozy kitchen. Relax while playing pool, board games or shuffleboard. Artists, there is even an art studio for you! The two-person sauna also helps guests relax and recharge.
