Weekend vacation within driving distance of D.C.?

Question

Any recommendations? My anniversary (2nd) is next weekend and we wanted to go away for the weekend. Somewhere not too crowded, but within driving distance of Washington, D.C. Any suggestions? I could use some help with this.

Answer 1

There are TONS of options. You could go to Richmond and stay at the Jefferson. You could drive to the Northern Neck of Virginia and enjoy some smaller waterfront towns. You could drive out to the Shenandoah National Forest. You could drive to Deep Creek Lake. You could drive to Youghiogeny. St. Michaels, MD. Try a B&B in the Valley. L'Auberge et Provencale is wonderful.

So many options within driving distance of DC.

Answer 2

Here are a couple of things we've done for an anniversary that you might like. I'm guessing no beaches, since they WILL be crowded.

Berkeley Springs W.V. is a great Spa Town, was the spa that our founding fathers went to. We stayed at the Bath House, link below, where we got two nights and two massages (and hot tub soaks) as a package. The room is an apartment, and it let me make a nice dinner one night, while my husband took us out for a nice dinner the other. We also visited the state park and took a walking tour. The castle is cool, but no longer open.

Another really neat idea is the Bed and Breakfast called the Castle in Mount Savage, MD. This is near Cumberland, MD, and they provide a daily tea as well as a fabulous breakfast. Nearby you can visit a number of things, Fallingwater in Pennsylvania, just over the border is great.

Another option is to check out Virginia Wine Country. Visit three or four wineries, then cuddle up at a little bed and breakfast at the end of the day. If money is flowing, go to the Inn at Little Washington.

If you wanted to do the beach, I recommend the Outer Banks of NC, if you can get in. There are lots of beaches here, so being alone is very possible.

Berkeley Springs is about a 3 hour drive. Mt. Savage is about 3.5 to 4, Outer Banks are 5, and Virginia Wine country can be between 1 (in the Loudoun or Warrensburg area) to 2 (in the Charlottesville area).

Answer 3

Monuments and memorials, modern neighbourhoods, true local flavoring this is exactly what Washington, DC is; a place unlike any other; just like this website hotelbye . Washington it's your property overseas with free museums and America's entrance yard. Washington is acknowledged all over the world as a mark of the United States. Here, the place you cannot skip is the Capitol. Capitol is the seat of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The huge dome, on the basis of the dome of St. Peter's in Rome, stands out above all different Washington buildings. Like Washington itself, the building has grown through the years considering that the main part was developed between 1793 and 1812. The final improvement, in 1958-62, enlarged the main façade wherever presidents take the oath. On another area, a marble terrace presents beautiful opinions over the mall and the city. The inside is resplendent with frescoes, reliefs, and paintings, especially the rotunda beneath the good cast-iron dome with a roof painting by Constantino Brumidi and large paintings of moments from American record on the walls.

Answer 4

Some of my favorite small vacations are the following: 1) Niagara Falls, Ontario- the view of the Falls on the Canadian side is beautiful, but you do need to have a passport now. 2) Amish Country (Holmes County....Berlin, OH)- there are many things to do including shopping, sightseeing, tours, etc.. My favorite place to visit is Heini's Cheese Chalet (you can sample around a hundred different flavors of cheese) and my favorite place to shop is Sol's (a large flea market-type group of stores that have craft items that locals sell). The views of the area are beautiful (especially if you are looking down from atop a hill). 3) Mohican State Park- the scenic views from Mohican are beautiful and it's a great place to relax. 4) The Lake Erie Islands (Put-in-Bay, Kelleys Island)- there are several things to do (especially on Put-in-Bay) for you to do that don't involve much walking or anything too exhilerating. They rent out gulf carts so you can drive around the island. A lot of people drink on the islands (your hubby may enjoy), but I'm sure they can fit your needs as well. 5) Kalahari Resort (Sandusky, OH)- this is a great place to relax and swim. There is a spa, so maybe you can get a relaxing spa treatment before your little bundle of joy comes.

Answer 5

Within 4 hour drive:

New York (225 miles)
Philladelphia (135 miles)
Atlantic City (175 miles)
Dover (100 miles)
Harrisburg PA (HerseyPark, 135 miles)
Pittsburgh (240 miles)
Virginia Beach (210 miles)

Answer 6

It sort of depends on what you want to do, but if you're looking for a laid back romantic weekend, check out Orange, Va. Montpelier (James Madison's estate) is nearby and has spectacular gardens. There are lots of B&B's in Orange. My wife and I stayed at the Holladay House a few years ago after we got engaged and had a wonderful weekend. The Holladay House also has discount tickets to Montpelier for guests.

Answer 7

The shore, Williamsburg, VA, Shenandoah Valley, VA, Baltimore Inner Harbor, Philadelphia.

Answer 8

Get to GETTYSBURG, PA. The battle reenactment is the weekend of July 7.