UP to SPEED
For the preceding Pennsylvania events, save
30 percent on the best available
coach rail fare for one companion
traveling with a paid regular (full)
fare adult. Valid for travel on the
Northeast Regional and Keystone
service to Philadelphia. Valid for
sale through Dec. 17, and for travel
through Dec. 20, 2011. Reservations are exclusively available at
Amtrak.com through Visitphilly.
com/Amtrak. See below for blackout dates and other restrictions.
Springtime in Paris: The
elegant gardens, lush parks
and delectable pleasures
of Paris are in full bloom
when the 2011 Philadelphia
International Flower Show
presents “Springtime in
Paris” at the Pennsylvania
Convention Center. The
journey begins at a stunning
Parisian park, featuring gardens of lilac, lavender and
roses surrounding a glittering, 33-foot-high arch of the
Eiffel Tower. March 6-13.
theflowershow.com.
VERMONT
NCAA Ski Championships, Trapp Family
Lodge: The University of
Vermont and Trapp Family
Lodge host collegiate skiers from all over the United
States. And it’s official! The
new course just received
certification by the International Ski Federation.
March 9-12.
Trappfamily.com.
Vermont maple: Maple
sugaring season is a rite
of spring in Vermont, and
there are myriad ways to get
a taste of this sweet tradi-
tion. Sugarhouses all over
the state open their doors
to visitors March 19-20.
A month later, April 15-17,
when the new year’s crop
is in and green grass once
again covers the mead-
ows, all things maple are
celebrated in St. Albans at
the biggest and best Maple
Sugar Festival around.
Vtmaplefestival.org.
Adventure Games,
Sugarbush Resort:
The Sugarbush Adventure
Games, a two-day funfest
in Vermont’s Mad River
Valley, for the multisport
enthusiast. April 2-3.
Sugarbush.com.
VIRGINIA
Culpeper Remembrance
Days: An annual weekend
event each spring celebrating
Culpeper’s rich and varied
history. A variety of events
commemorate Culpeper’s
Revolutionary and Civil War
history. Plus choral performances and much more.
Events are free and fun for
the entire family. April 15-17.
visitculpeperva.com.
Historic gardens: Experi-
ence the colors of spring
during Historic Garden
Week in the Richmond
Region. “America’s Largest
Open House” highlighting
four centuries of design
with tours featuring incred-
ible homes, gardens and
grounds. Packages offered
by historic hotels make Rich-
mond the perfect hub for
Virginia Garden Week trav-
elers. April 16-23. 804-644-
7776; Visitrichmondva.org.
First battle: Prince William County and Manassas
commemorate the 150th
anniversary of the First
Battle of Manassas and the
Centennial of the National
Peace Jubilee throughout
2011. Enjoy a lecture on
“Manassas: Legends and
Lies” by historian John Hen-nessy, March 27 and a lecture
on female combatants in the
Civil War, March 31. 877-848-
3018; manassascivilwar.org.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
The future is history:
During the 1930s, millions
flocked to world’s fairs from
Ne w York to San Francisco
to experience the future of
transportation, urban design
and domestic life. “
Designing Tomorrow: America’s
World’s Fairs of the 1930s”
brings together nearly 200
artifacts, including original
furniture, building models,
kitchen gadgets, films, newsreels and even a 7-foot robot.
National Building Museum.
Through July 10. nbm.org.
Let’s dance: Dakshina/
Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance
Company focuses on the
theme of social justice.
“What sets Dakshina apart
is our unique repertoire
that draws on diverse
styles and bridges classical
(Indian) works with con-
temporary dances, side by
side,” says founder Singh.
The company is inspired
by a long-term partnership
with the Anna Sokolow
Foundation and will per-
form many of her iconic
works. April 2-3. 202-269-
1600; danceplace.org.
Revolutionary musical:
Ford’s Theatre presents the
world premiere of Liberty
Smith, a madcap musical
romp through Revolutionary America. A childhood
friend of George Washington, apprentice to Benjamin
Franklin, and linked to Paul
Revere’s legendary ride,
the elusive Liberty Smith
weaves his way through
familiar tales of a young
nation. March 23-May 21.
fords.org.
For the D.C. events, save
30 percent on the best
available coach rail fare for one
companion traveling with a paid
regular (full) fare adult. Valid for
travel on the Northeast Regional
service to Washington, D.C. Valid
for sale through Dec. 17, and for
travel through Dec. 20, 2011. Reservations are exclusively available
at Amtrak.com through Washing-
ton.org. See below for blackout
dates and other restrictions.
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minimum of three days prior to travel for all trains (including unreserved). Limited seating; seats may not be available on all trains at all times. Qualifying adult and dis-
counted companion must travel together at all times and have tickets issued at the same time. All offers are valid for travel on the Northeast Regional service. The Massachusetts
offer also includes the Downeaster service and the Pennsylvania offer includes the Keystone service. Travel on Acela Express is prohibited. Up to two children ages 2-15 may
accompany each paid adult at half of the regular (full) adult rail fare. Other restrictions may apply. Amtrak, Northeast Regional, Downeaster, Keystone and Acela Express are regis-
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