Perfectly planned year-round getaways from the nation’s capital Washington, DC, is within striking distance of all types of adventures. You can read by the ocean one weekend and hike mountains in Shenandoah National Park or visit a Civil War battlefield the next. Add a booming local wine and beer scene and there are now more reasons to get out town than ever before. This book is an idea generator for exciting ways to spend a weekend outside the city. It’s a curated menu of trips, from wine tasting escapes to stress- bashing hikes to lake house trips with your crew. You can use this guide as a checklist of cool DC-adjacent getaways to tick off, or play weekend roulette— just close your eyes, flip the pages, and pick an adventure, including: • Beach and Bay Escapes • Outdoorsy Fun • Wine and Beer Trails • Small Town Vibes • Living History • Destination Stays

Locations in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, and North Carolina are covered in this unique travel guide that presents unparalleled opportunities for one- and two-day trips. Complementing the detailed listings are section on special interests including battlefields, covered bridges, and railroads.

Perfectly planned year-round getaways from the nation’s capital Washington, DC, is within striking distance of all types of adventures. You can read by the ocean one weekend and hike mountains in Shenandoah National Park or visit a Civil War battlefield the next. Add a booming local wine and beer scene and there are now more reasons to get out town than ever before. This book is an idea generator for exciting ways to spend a weekend outside the city. It’s a curated menu of trips, from wine tasting escapes to stress- bashing hikes to lake house trips with your crew. You can use this guide as a checklist of cool DC-adjacent getaways to tick off, or play weekend roulette— just close your eyes, flip the pages, and pick an adventure, including: • Beach and Bay Escapes • Outdoorsy Fun • Wine and Beer Trails • Small Town Vibes • Living History • Destination Stays

From a day's outing to a full weekend, Michaelson provides 120 great trips within 150 miles of Washington, D.C. Includes facts on dining, sightseeing, and lodging for the quick romantic weekend or just plain family fun.

From dining and lodging to attractions and events, with maps for two or three day itineraries, this book is the ticket for the perfect getaway.

Gone are the days of two-week vacations. People Today are taking several mini-vacations throughout the year. Our itineraries for 2- or 3-day escapes have all the information a traveler needs to skip town fast! From dining and lodging to attractions and events, with maps for every itinerary, this series is a ticket to the perfect getaway.