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Civil War events around Frederick draw tourists' cash

Numbers starting to roll in in Frederick County indicate that September was a high-traffic month due to the 150-year anniversaries of both the Battle of South Mountain and the Battle of Antietam.

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Downtown Rockville to get 140-unit hotel

Montgomery and Rockville officials put their support behind a hotel project that could start as early as November and generate about $14 million for the city and county by 2030.

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Va. popular site for tourists from other countries

Virginia is becoming a popular destination for tourists from other countries.

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Tourism dollars top $20 billion in Virginia in '11

Tourism revenue in Virginia topped more than $20 billion in 2011, an 8 percent increase over the previous year and fueled in part by the weak economy.

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Tough Mudder may bring in more than 20K people to area

Frederick is ready to welcome 27,000 people expected to compete in the Tough Mudder endurance competition at Crumland Farm on Saturday and Sunday.

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New site puts the fun back in long-distance travel

Roadtrippers lets you choose funky places to stop along the way by checking off dozens of categories, from offbeat hotels to farmers markets and roadside art to film locations.

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What are the best ways to dodge annoying airline baggage fees?

While vacations are great, they can be expensive. The last thing you want is to face even more fees for your luggage. Here are some ways around those fees.

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Higher alcohol taxes up Maryland tourism revenue

Maryland tourism tax revenue increased 7.9 percent between July 2011 and April 2012, a jump attributed to higher taxes on alcohol.

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D.C. counts nearly 18M visitors, up from before 9/11

Tourism officials say Washington saw a record 17.9 million visitors last year, surpassing a previous record of 17.4 million set in 2000 before the 9/11 attacks.

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Frederick businesses hope to capitalize on Gettysburg anniversary

The Gettysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau estimates the 150th anniversary will attract 4 million people in 2013, but many visitors are expected to make the trek this year to avoid the 2013 crush, and local establishments hope to benefit from tourists coming through Frederick County on their way to the battlefields.

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