Three Quick Trips Have only a night? These hotels and inns don’t require a two-night stay—and one even takes pets.
Easy Street A leisurely stroll along a street in Richmond offers interesting shops, stylish dining, and an old-fashioned movie house.
Delicious Day Trip All you need to bring to Frederick is an appetite: Amid the antiques shops and historic sites are terrific restaurants.
Art at Every Turn On a day trip to Baltimore’s Mount Vernon, enjoy historic architecture, cutting-edge art, creative tapas, and America’s best bar

Be There in an Hour From a sailboat charter to a historic manor to a literary retreat, these destinations couldn’t be closer.
Romantic Escapes Looking to rekindle a flame? Here are five inns where you can relax, luxuriate, and get reacquainted.
Dinner Is Served Three lovely inns where you’ll feel well cared for—and they serve terrific meals.

Fun for Everyone With activities for all ages, resorts can be easy family getaways. Here are ten favorites within a three-hour drive.
Let Someone Else Do the Planning One phone call is all it takes to arrange a weekend of biking, winetasting, canoeing, or seeing one-of-a-kind art.
Bring the Kids At these city hotels, children are treated to DVDs, snacks—even Bulgari baby soap.