“George Washington slept here.” You’ve heard it dozens of times. You’ve seen it printed on signs and brochures that promote historic attractions, inns, pubs and taverns throughout the 13 original colonies.

In fact, one might wonder if Washington had narcoleptic tendencies. How else could one man sleep in so many places?

Records show that Washington, like so many of his fellow founding fathers, was a traveling man. He spent days, weeks, even months on the road during his military and political careers. And since Maryland was one of the original colonies -- and briefly functioned as the capital of the United States in Washington’s time -- the state can certainly claim its fair share of places where the first president ate, drank, entertained, addressed his contemporaries, planned revolutionary tactics, negotiated peace, and even dozed off every now and then.

As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, Maryland is prepared to show off historic sites once frequented by this great man. So step back in time and walk in the footsteps of Washington. Visit the homes of his friends and business associates, admire the monuments built in his honor, stroll the roads he traveled on his way to battle -- and take a snooze in some of the places where he slumbered. Be sure to call ahead to determine dates and times of operation for these sites.

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