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Thomas Jefferson's Monticello (2 hours 10 min)
Brookside Gardens (35 min)
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (1 hour Day Trip from DC)
Annapolis ArtWalk (45 minutes)
Shenandoah National Park (75 min)
Blue Ridge Parkway
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park (1 hour Day Trip from DC)
Antietam National Battlefield (1 hour 20 min)
Maryland State House (40 min Day Trip from DC)
University of Virginia Historical Tours
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (1 hour 50 min)
Gunpowder Falls State Park (1 hour 10 min)
William Paca House and Garden, 45 min romantic trip from DC
Maryland Science Center (50 min)
Ocean City Beach (2 hours 45 min)
Assateague State Park (2 hours 45 min)
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (1 hour)
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (2 hours 30 min)
Rocks State Park is 1 hour 30 min from DC.
Goddard Space Flight Center (25 min Day Trip from DC)
National Aquarium (55 min Day Trip from DC)
United States Naval Academy (45 min)
American Visionary Art Museum (50 min)
Ladew Topiary Gardens (2 hours)
Potomac River (40 min)
Washington, D.C. itself is full of attractions, and it's surrounded by dozens of charming destinations, many of which are no further than two and a half hours away by car. Many of these destinations are ideal for families but they're just as well suited to romantic vacations and corporate retreats. There's something to suit every interest, from beautiful parks and scenic beaches to unique museums and monuments overflowing with historical significance.
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