Last minute vacation

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That's a late start to the school year. You shoukd be able to go anywhere and find lodging and minimal crowds - the beach, Universal Studios, national parks.

I think that's most if not all DC public schools' last week of summer, which makes sense for a DC board.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That's a late start to the school year. You shoukd be able to go anywhere and find lodging and minimal crowds - the beach, Universal Studios, national parks.

I think that's most if not all DC public schools' last week of summer, which makes sense for a DC board.

No.
Most of Northern VA, the parochial schools, and MD are already back in the classroom.
In fact, there was a huge debate of FCPS and Montgomery Co starting school (and therefore subsequent sports and band) so early.

[Anonymous]

Acadia

[Anonymous]

Rocky Mountain National Park

Fly into Chicago or Milwaukee and drive to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan - lots of hiking around, you can kayak around Pictured Rocks, and you can do cliff jumping into Lake Superior from Presque Isle park in Marquette. Or fly into Chicago or Traverse City and go to Sleeping Bear Dunes.

[Anonymous]

If you go to Hamptons/Montauk, the train is way better than driving. Amtrak then switch at Penn Station to LIRR. You have to change in Jamaica, but I swear it's better than 7+ hour traffic and potentially being swamped by late summer rainstorms, which has happened to our family a few times.

Rent a place with beach access and enjoy the beach. Truly some of the most beautiful beaches on the east coast. Don't try to go to restaurants--just get farmer's market corn and potatoes and enjoy.

Or, go to Asheville. Probably cheaper and less traffic!

[Anonymous]

^^^ Jamaica, Queens, I add to clarify. Not Jamaica the island.
Amtrak: Union Station --> Penn Station
Long Island Rail Road: Penn Station --> hop across the track at Jamaica --> continue on to East whatever Hampton you're going to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you go to Hamptons/Montauk, the train is way better than driving. Amtrak then switch at Penn Station to LIRR. You have to change in Jamaica, but I swear it's better than 7+ hour traffic and potentially being swamped by late summer rainstorms, which has happened to our family a few times.

Rent a place with beach access and enjoy the beach. Truly some of the most beautiful beaches on the east coast. Don't try to go to restaurants--just get farmer's market corn and potatoes and enjoy.

Or, go to Asheville. Probably cheaper and less traffic!

Agree on Hamptons.

Or I like the recs out west .

[Anonymous]

Deep Creek Lake - swimming, boating, fishing, hiking

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That's a late start to the school year. You shoukd be able to go anywhere and find lodging and minimal crowds - the beach, Universal Studios, national parks.

I think that's most if not all DC public schools' last week of summer, which makes sense for a DC board.

No.
Most of Northern VA, the parochial schools, and MD are already back in the classroom.
In fact, there was a huge debate of FCPS and Montgomery Co starting school (and therefore subsequent sports and band) so early.

What are you talking about? Do you have kids in school? MCPS doesn’t start until the 28th
Many privates don’t start until after labor day

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Take them to Yellowstone. Fly to bozeman, rent a car and go. Tourism is down by quite a lot this summer, so you shouldn’t have any problems finding lodging

Troll.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Chicago and/or drive up to Makinow island in MI. Easy flight. You will love it. Quebec City is another easy trip via Montreal. So do a 4 he less flight to spend more time R&R but get out of the area too

Omg. Mackinac, stupid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That's a late start to the school year. You shoukd be able to go anywhere and find lodging and minimal crowds - the beach, Universal Studios, national parks.

I think that's most if not all DC public schools' last week of summer, which makes sense for a DC board.

No.
Most of Northern VA, the parochial schools, and MD are already back in the classroom.
In fact, there was a huge debate of FCPS and Montgomery Co starting school (and therefore subsequent sports and band) so early.

MCPS starts on the 28th.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^^^ Jamaica, Queens, I add to clarify. Not Jamaica the island.
Amtrak: Union Station --> Penn Station
Long Island Rail Road: Penn Station --> hop across the track at Jamaica --> continue on to East whatever Hampton you're going to.

Where do you rent a car from when you ride the train?

[Anonymous]

30a!! The area is super super quiet... Happy to share our recommendations for this area