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25+ Unbelievably Easy Awesome Day Trips from DC
As much as we love the nation’s capital, we also know that there are times you just really want to get out of the city for a bit. That’s where DC day trips come in handy.
DC Day Trips
You don’t have to go far to get a very different vibe. Some of the best day trips from DC are just a few miles from the city proper. Most of these are within an hour or two of Washington DC by car, and a few are accessible by train, too.
Day trips from DC to Maryland
C & O Canal Towpath in Maryland
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Beach Rentals in Delaware
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Secluded Cabin Rentals in Virginia
When your local radio station starts to static and fade, scan for a new one and start to get the feel for your getaway. Turn down a country road, past fallow fields and wooden churches, and roll down the windows to breathe a new air. Inhale the wheat fields, the salt water marsh, the mountain forest, or whatever your getaway of choice leads you to. Breathe in renewal and rest and just be for a bit – away from your daily rou
Is Your Quarantine Staycation Causing Cabin Fever?
By Paige Conner Totaro and Veronique Autphenne
Alexandria, VA – It’s been months, right? Flights canceled, trips postponed, dreams dashed. You can be thankful to have avoided the ravages of the coronavirus and also be climbing the walls of your home, as comforting as it’s been all this time. But, we get it. You want to travel. We do, too. Here are our answers to some of your pressing travel questions.
What does travel look like right now?
As travel planners, we are looking ahead to a time whe...
The Micro-cation Is a Thing, and Here’s How (and Where) to Do It
Americans do vacations differently than just about anyone else in the world. While Europeans get a minimum of four weeks of paid vacation each year, Americans get, on average, a total of 16 paid holidays. And one in four Americans doesn’t even have a single day off.
We’ve gotten creative with our vacation time– including the newest trend: the micro-cation.
What’s a micro-cation?
A micro-cation is a 3 or 4 night trip that gets you out of your routine just long enough to reset your mojo without...
Top 5 Family Friendly Things to Do in Richmond, Virginia
We’ve traveled around the country with our “See the USA” series, exploring the country as we make our way through the alphabet. This week we have arrived at the letter R and Richmond, Virginia. Hopefully, you caught the best of Queen City (Charlotte) and Philadelphia the week before. This week I have the amazing Paige from All Over the Map sharing the top 5 family friendly things to do in Richmond, Virginia!
Top 5 Family Friendly Things to Do in Richmond, VA
Richmond, Virginia has been poppin...
What’s open during the federal government shutdown?
Updated January 12, 2019
They’ve done it again, those blessed legislators of ours: they’ve shut down the government while somebody tries to convince them to pay for a great big wall. So what if you’re in DC and you’re looking for something to do?
Here’s what’s open during the federal government shutdown:
The Newseum, Washington’s museum of journalism, is a great place to go to reflect on the news of the day. In front of the museum is a display, updated daily, of the front pages of newspapers ...
Richmond’s Creative Retail Scene – Shopping in Richmond VA
“Have you noticed that a LOT of people in Richmond are wearing Richmond t-shirts?” asked my friend Kelly on a recent girlfriend getaway weekend. We were checking out the shopping in Richmond, among other things, and we found a rather striking civic pride.
“Yes. Yes I have. I kind of get it, though.” I say.
Whether a cap for a favorite local brewery, a tank sporting the logo of a local bakery, or a t-shirt, patch, or bumper-sticker with the ubiquitous RVA logo, the locals are proud of their pl...
Small City, Big Flavor: Athens’ Food Scene Is Ready to Be Served
The trees lining the streets seem to wave you over to say hello. The porches on the bungalows invite you to sit and visit. And the burgeoning food scene in the southern college town of Athens, Georgia, will stoke your appetite and inspire you to stay awhile.
The food scene in Athens has been simmering for some time, and it’s just about ready to be plated and served.
Local Is Local
James Beard Award–winning chef (and “Top Chef” judge) Hugh Acheson has brought a lot of attention to Athens for h...
How to Raise a Beer Glass around the World Like a Local
How to Raise a Beer Glass around the World Like a L...
Your First Camping Trip - What to Buy and What to Borrow
Your First Camping Trip - What to Buy and What to Borrow
The Importance of a Family-Wide Digital Detox : TravelAge West
The Importance of a Family-Wide Digital Detox : ...