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1. Salamander Resort & Spa - 1 hour from DC ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Salamander Resort & Spa - 1 hour from DC
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2. Primland - 5 hours and 30 minutes from DC ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Primland - 5 hours and 30 minutes from DC
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3. Washington, VA - Foster Harris House - 1 hour 20 minutes

Washington, VA - Foster Harris House - 1 hour 20 minutes
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4. Glen Gordon Manor - 1 hour 20 minutes

Glen Gordon Manor - 1 hour 20 minutes
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5. Goodstone Inn & Restaurant, a Romantic Getaway from Washington, DC - 1 hour driving time

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Goodstone Inn & Restaurant, a Romantic Getaway from Washington, DC - 1 hour driving time
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6. Turf Valley - 50 minutes from Washington, DC

Turf Valley - 50 minutes from Washington, DC
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7. The Annapolis Inn, a Weekend Getaway from DC - 40 minutes

The Annapolis Inn, a Weekend Getaway from DC - 40 minutes
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8. Harpers Ferry - The Angler’s Inn - 1 hour 15 minutes

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Harpers Ferry - The Angler’s Inn - 1 hour 15 minutes
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9. Shepherdstown, WV - The Bavarian Inn - 1 hour 30 minutes

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Shepherdstown, WV - The Bavarian Inn - 1 hour 30 minutes
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10. The Tides Inn

The Tides Inn
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11. Gibson’s Lodgings of Annapolis – 40 minutes

Gibson’s Lodgings of Annapolis – 40 minutes
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12. Chesapeake Bay - The Inn at Perry Cabin - 1 hour 30 minutes from DC

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Chesapeake Bay - The Inn at Perry Cabin - 1 hour 30 minutes from DC
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13. The Craddock Terry Hotel - 3 hours 20 minutes

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The Craddock Terry Hotel - 3 hours 20 minutes
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14. The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort

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The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort
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15. Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center

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Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center
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16. The Wisp Resort - 2 hours 50 minutes

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The Wisp Resort - 2 hours 50 minutes
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17. The Cavalier Virginia - 3 hours 20 min

The Cavalier Virginia - 3 hours 20 min
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18. The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond - 1 hour and 50 minutes

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The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond - 1 hour and 50 minutes
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19. Morrison House in Old Town Alexandria - 20 minutes

Morrison House in Old Town Alexandria - 20 minutes
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20. Hillbrook Inn, Charles Town, WV

Hillbrook Inn, Charles Town, WV
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21. Harmony Hill Bed and Breakfast, Arrington, VA

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Harmony Hill Bed and Breakfast, Arrington, VA
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22. Rod'n Reel Resort, Chesapeake Beach, MD

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Rod'n Reel Resort, Chesapeake Beach, MD
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23. Keswick Hall, Keswick, VA

Keswick Hall, Keswick, VA
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24. Boar's Head Resort, Charlottesville

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Boar's Head Resort, Charlottesville
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25. Annapolis, MD

Annapolis, MD
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Get away from Washington, DC for a weekend filled with romantic views, relaxing spa treatments and outdoor activities. Unwind surrounded by nature in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, explore nearby sandy beaches, relax in a room overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, visit historic attractions in Arlington, or check into a stylish inn in Annapolis.

Driving Distances from DC

From Washington D.C. To Driving Time
Middleburg, VA1 hour
Meadows of Dan, VA5 hours and 30 minutes
Chesapeake Bay1 hour
Richmond, VA1 hour and 50 minutes
Old Town Alexandria20 minutes

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