Anonymous
Post 09/13/2025 17:39     Subject: Day trip for my bday -DMV location
It depends on the day of the week, but GLENSTONE MUSEUM is amazing if it's open on your day. Outstanding art collection, better than most of the museums. Absolutely gorgeous property with intentional nature trails and natural art. Delicious cafe. And the vibes are just so private/exclusive even tho it's FREE! (Just reserve in advance). I've already decided to go there on my bday when kids in school LOL happy birthday!!!
Anonymous
Post 09/12/2025 08:10     Subject: Day trip for my bday -DMV location
I would drive to the Shenandoah the night before and stay at Skyland or Big Meadows. Get up for sunrise, spend the day hiking until 3:00 or so and then head home.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2025 22:35     Subject: Day trip for my bday -DMV location
Baltimore - Spa Day at the Ivy, aquarium, dinner in Little Italy.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2025 09:22     Subject: Day trip for my bday -DMV location
Anonymous wrote:Museum of the Shenandoah Valley-- all of their exhibits are excellent and if you like Frida Kahlo, https://www.themsv.org/events/frida-kahlo-through-the-lens-of-nickolas-muray/ . They also have gardens and walking trails and a bamboo garden. You could go to the State Arboretum on the way.

Or Washington County, MD, has a very nice Fine Arts museum, which you could pair with Antietam. That's a very beautiful area especially if your birthday is when leaves are changing. I'm sure there are good hikes too.


Yes to the MSV and state arboretum!!
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2025 08:25     Subject: Day trip for my bday -DMV location
Anonymous wrote:Leesburg, VA- park in historic downtown and you can hit up a coffee shop or breakfast spot, then get a facial/massage (La Sheida is great). If you go on a Friday, the Loudoun Museum will be open. Otherwise head to Morven Park to walk the grounds and tour the mansion, or stay downtown and check out the shops.


The Morven Park Fall Horse Trials are Oct. 8-12. If OP is looking for a serene stroll on the grounds (or even easy access in and out of Leesburg), this will not be the week for it. (But if she wants to wear tweed and country boots and drink cocktails during her walk, it might be right up her alley.)
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2025 07:13     Subject: Day trip for my bday -DMV location
Anonymous wrote:Stay at the Salamander Resort. They have a beautiful spa and Middleburg is fun.


The Salamadar is extremely dated. And Middleburg is fun for about 1 hour.