I had the opportunity to be a guest at the Victorian-era Atlantic Hotel in downtown Berlin, Maryland last weekend. I’ve been familiar with the hotel for years and lunched there several times. It’s the kind of building that causes you to slow down and look … to turn your head. Yes it was featured in the Runaway Bride and yes Julia Roberts had a memorable scene here. But I don’t care much about that drama. The magnificently restored building in the center of one of Maryland’s most picturesque historic towns has a drama all its own – unique unto itself. One could spend hours here – or days. The turn-of-the-century ambiance is palpable. And that’s enhanced by some turn-of-the-century spirits that may still linger here.
