Cleveland to Baltimore road trip: 24 stops worth the detour

A playful restored roadside-coffee-pot stop that gives the Pennsylvania stretch a proper Lincoln Highway artifact.

a cascade in the Catoctins

an easy forest loop to a pretty fall near Baltimore

Longtime family-run Hungarian kitchen turning out hearty, homestyle classics. Order: Chicken paprikash.

a popular Appalachian Trail overlook

a 65-ft falls and sandstone ledges

George Washington’s favorite spa, a state-park bathhouse in town

Vibrant New Orleans-style East Liberty spot with over ten oyster varieties, Cajun seafood, and inventive cocktails. Order: Fresh oyster selection.

Family-owned Upper Lawrenceville Thai restaurant with one of the city's most beautiful garden patios and refined traditional cooking. Order: Khao soi.

Third-generation family spot since 1958, steps off the Towpath Trail in the middle of the park — the default refuel for cyclists and Scenic Railroad riders. Big patio, Monday wing night.

Homewood smokehouse often named the city's best barbecue, marked by parking-lot smokers and tender ribs with mustardy sauce. Order: Smoked ribs with mac and cheese.

mossy sandstone cliffs and a sunset point

Pennsylvania’s biggest resort, a Laurel Highlands staple

Lawrenceville Spanish spot from chef Justin Severino offering pintxos, house-made charcuterie, and shareable plates, named to OpenTable's Top 100. Order: House-made charcuterie board.

Simple Strip District counter deli widely named the best pierogi source near downtown, with hot pierogi ready to eat until mid-afternoon. Order: Potato and cheese pierogi.

routinely called the most beautiful park in baseball — the skyline and Roberto Clemente Bridge beyond right

rock outcrops above Camp David country