Day trips and long weekends from DC

[Anonymous]

We are new to the area and I am gathering ideas for both day trips and long weekends within driving distance with elementary aged kids.

So far we have visited Annapolis, Baltimore and Philadelphia and are planning on going to a Delaware beach this summer.

[Anonymous]

Hersey/Lancaster

[Anonymous]

Richmond
Williamsburg

[Anonymous]

I love Richmond, mentioned here: https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1230337.page

Newport News/Hampton also has a lot for kids, mentioned here: https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1234676.page#28620170

[Anonymous]

There is a fairy garden and playground in St. Mary's

Wizard of oz playground

[Anonymous]

Catoctin Mountains and Frederick
Nanjemoy and Solomons
St. Mary's City
Dutch Wonderland or Hershey
Pittsburgh
Skyline Drive
Ocean City and Assateague

[Anonymous]

Colonial Williamsburg/College of William and Mary/Busch Gardens for sure should be on your list. If you go when it’s warm, stay at Kingsmill - they have an awesome resort pool.

[Anonymous]

Keswick Inn, Monticello and Charlottesville.

[Anonymous]

Calvert Cliffs State Park (in Calvert County, MD)

Pittsburgh is a great long weekend trip.

[Anonymous]

Blackwater Falls

[Anonymous]

Shenandoah National Park
Luray Caverns
Roanoke
Harper's Ferry

[Anonymous]

Longwood Gardens and Chadds Ford

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hersey/Lancaster

If your kids are little, include a stay at Rocky Acre Farm

[Anonymous]

Charlottesville and Monticello

[Anonymous]

Williamsburg/Jamestown/Kingsmill/Busch Gardens
Deep Creek Lake/Falling Water
Hersheys PA
Charlottsville/Monticello
Saint Michaels, MD
Skyline Drive/Shenandoah/Luray Caverns
Baltimore Aquarium
Richmond/Kids Science Museum
Harpers Ferry
Gettysburg Battlefields/Museum
VA Beach or Ocean City Beach