Actually. It's not so short. 10 hour drive (if driving) but consider Philadelphia too. Only 2 hours. I know you've been here before for ARSC but boy do we have world class restaurants and art museums. Steve In a message dated 3/13/2018 7:37:13 AM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: By the way: I notice that Boston, where I have never been before, is within driving distance from Baltimore. Would a short visit be worthwhile ? I was given to understand that there are excellent seafood restaurants in the Boston area.