{"id":2002,"date":"2015-08-11T07:00:24","date_gmt":"2015-08-11T07:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.diningtraveler.com\/?p=2002"},"modified":"2015-08-21T23:04:47","modified_gmt":"2015-08-21T23:04:47","slug":"day-trips-from-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2015\/08\/day-trips-from-dc.html","title":{"rendered":"5 Day Trips from DC"},"content":{"rendered":"
Looking for a break from Washington, DC? \u00a0Are you visiting the city but would like to explore beyond?\u00a0Here are my picks for daytrips from DC.\u00a0 Whether you live in the city or you want to see more of the area beyond the monuments, these destinations will make you believe you are on a proper vacation:<\/p>\n Annapolis, Maryland.<\/em><\/strong> Travel time from DC: 1 hour by car. Visiting Annapolis automatically inspires you to own a boat even if you don’t know how to sail. Have a fruity cocktail at Pusser\u2019s, and it will make you feel like you are in a tropical destination as you admire the boats passing by ego alley.\u00a0 Where to eat?<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Indulge in crabs at a local favorite, Cantler’s<\/a>.\u00a0 Sample a variety of mussel dishes, from Thai curry to Roquefort sauces, at BAROAK.\u00a0 Want to spend the night?\u00a0 Check out the Loews Annapolis Hotel<\/a>.<\/p>\n Alexandria, VA.<\/strong><\/em> Travel time from DC: Twenty minutes by metro\/car.\u00a0 Although a twenty-minute metro ride from Washington, DC, Old Town Alexandria is one of the easiest day trips from DC, the contrast is noticeable.\u00a0 Head to Old Town, Alexandria to admire the immaculately preserved colonial architecture.\u00a0 Shop at one of the many unique small boutiques on King St.\u00a0 Where to eat?<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Head to Bistro du Soleil for authentic Moroccan cuisine.\u00a0 Brunch at Columbia Firehouse is a local favorite.\u00a0 Love being by water? Blackwall Hitch has gorgeous views of the Potomac. Want to spend the night?\u00a0 Check out Kimpton Hotel Monaco Alexandria<\/a>.<\/p>\n Arlington, VA<\/strong><\/em>. Travel time from DC: 15-20 minutes by metro.\u00a0 Do you love history?\u00a0 Arlington is a must for you.\u00a0 If you can take a weekday off, head to the Pentagon for a tour.\u00a0 Take a guided tour of the Arlington National Cemetery, and find the many hidden memorials along the way.\u00a0 Grab a bike and cycle along the Mount Vernon Trail to Theodore Roosevelt Island and catch some amazing views of Georgetown. Want to spend the night? Check out the Le Meridien Arlington<\/a>.<\/p>\n Loudoun County, VA.<\/strong> <\/em>\u00a0Travel time from DC: 1.5 hours by car.\u00a0 Do you love wine and food?\u00a0 Loudon County is the perfect day trip from DC to make you feel like you are in Napa or Sonoma, without the six hour plane ride.\u00a0 Head to Creek\u2019s Edge beautiful tasting room and bring a bottle of Cabernet Franc.\u00a0 Have lunch at Market Bistro for classics such as chicken pot pie made with farm to table ingredients. End your wine excursion with the white wines offered at Doukenie winery<\/a> and don\u2019t forget to ask for their homemade backlava.<\/p>\n Skyline Drive, VA:<\/strong><\/em> Travel time from DC: 2.5 hours by car.\u00a0 Trade the noises of sirens, trains, and people for the melody of the nature of the Shenandoah Mountains.\u00a0 There are a variety of hikes you can take of multiple distances and levels.\u00a0 Another great way to explore Shenandoah National Park is by horseback.\u00a0 You can book horseback rides at the park\u2019s stables. Where to eat?<\/strong><\/em> Save room for the anonymous BBQ stands you\u2019ll spot on your way home. Check out outdoor activities in the area with The Outbound Collective<\/a>.<\/p>\n One of the things I enjoy the most about living in Washington, DC is not only all the great attractions and exhibitions in the city, but the variety of experiences just a short drive away.\u00a0 What are your favorite day trips from DC? \u00a0Share in the comments!\u00a0 I\u2019m always looking for new inspiration.<\/p>\n I enjoyed sharing my favorite day trip from DC\u00a0tips as part of the #HipmunkCityLove Project.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Looking for a break from Washington, DC? \u00a0Are you visiting the city but would like to explore beyond?\u00a0Here are my picks for daytrips from DC.\u00a0 Whether you live in the city or you want to see more of the area beyond the monuments, these destinations will make you believe you are on a proper vacation: […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":2009,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[37,39,2,56],"tags":[303,361,227,351],"class_list":{"0":"post-2002","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dc","8":"category-dc-life","9":"category-travel","10":"category-travel-tip","11":"tag-food","12":"tag-things-to-do-in-dc","13":"tag-travel","14":"tag-washington-dc"},"yoast_head":"\n<\/a>
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