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Weekend Getaways From Washington, D.C.: The Ultimate Guide
At these destinations, all within a few hours’ drive, you can relax, recharge, and leave work—and Washington—far behind, even if only for a while.
Photograph by Cavan Images.
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Fulfill a childhood fantasy and branch out on your next getaway by renting a treehouse.
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Sure, a country inn can be relaxing, but even better is one where you can hole up in a private cottage or cabin.
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Put down that phone and take the family to milk a goat and try some places where cell and wi-fi service is spotty—or nonexistent.
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Remote Primland Resort is off the grid yet finely attuned to creature comforts, outdoor fun, and the human fascination with stars in the night sky.
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Three amazing spots to go camping near DC and enjoy your summer weekends: Owens Creek Campground, Kiptopeke State Park, and Shenandoah River State Park.
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Perhaps nothing helps clear the head more than an exhilarating day of exertion—such as a 41-mile hike across Maryland.
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There’s no need to go far to find a deserted island—they’re all along the Delmarva coast.
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