Our daily look at nearby getaways
Shucks! Beer & Oyster Fest This Weekend
The Gaylord National hosts the 3rd Annual Beer and Oyster Festival. Over ten types of oysters from around the globe are yours for the taking along with over 20 varieties of craft beer and wine. Read »
Bluegrass Festival Jams in College Park
It's BYOI (bring your own instruments) at the D.C. Bluegrass Festival in College Park this weekend. Read »
Glass Ceiling: Not a Negative Here
The Sayre Mansion in Bethlehem, Penn., offers 22 charming suites, including one suite with a glass ceiling for a 180-degree view of the city. Read »
Big Mac Museum: Yes, Really
The World's Largest Big Mac is available for photo ops in Huntingdon, Penn. Read »
March Madness, Free Skiing at Skytop
Skytop Lodge in the West Poconos offers free skiing, 30 miles of hiking trails and all the March Madness you can dream of. Read »
Explore Black History Sites in Northern Va.
Sites around Prince William County offer close-to-home glimpses of African-American history. Read »
Virginia Wine Showcase Puts Dating in the Mix
The Virginia Wine Showcase comes to Arlington for a little cooking, a little dating, and lots of drinking... er, tasting. Read »
Warmer Weather = Epic Amounts of Whale Sightings
Whales are out and about near Virginia Beach this season. Read »
Pics: Grounds for Sculpture
Grounds for Sculpture, a sculpture park located between Philly and NYC, also off... See Full Gallery »
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Travel Kit
Whoever told you it’s about the journey didn’t take into account the tons of awesome things to do when you get there.
Remember: Calories don’t count if you consume them outside the Beltway.
Cross the river. It’s OK. They have stuff on the other side of the Potomac.
There’s more to Maryland than just the bay. Fine, the bay is a pretty big part of it, though.
You need quaint, they got quaint. You need beer? Got that, too.
Photos & Videos
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Pics: Grounds for Sculpture
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Pics: New Digs for Tröegs
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Pics: Cottages That Can (Temporarily) Be Yours
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Kennett Square Market Gets Winter Fresh
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Pics: Wisp Mountain Coaster and Terrain Parks
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Blackwater Falls, With a Side of Skiing
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Pics: A Colorful World at the Crayola Factory
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Creating Art, With Really Big Fires
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Pics: Historic Oatlands House and Gardens
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Warm Temps Mean No Slippery Slopes
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Pics: Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater
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Garden of Lights
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Pics: Christmas Village in Philadelphia
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Pics: Surrounded by ICE! at National Harbor
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Pics: Inside the 'Secrets of the Tomb' Exhibit
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Pics: Inside Luray Caverns
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Pics: 'The Lion King' on Stage
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Christmas at Mount Vernon
Authors
Sarah Pixley
Sarah Jo is a freelance photographer and the founder of True Icon Photo. She's intrigued by the inner workings of society, culture and D.C. life.
Carissa DiMargo
Carissa DiMargo edits The Scene on NBCWashington.com, focusing on D.C. style, restos, arts & quirk. She once brought a shopping cart into a Pizza Hut. Follow her on Twitter @dcscene.
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