Easy Weekend Getaways from Washington, DC

Perfectly planned year-round getaways from the nation’s capital

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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