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Great Small Towns Near Washington, DC

Admit it—you often dream of a simpler life. A small-town life. Here are 27 places that will charm you with old-fashioned hospitality and new fangled vigor, whether you visit for a day, a weekend—or for good.
Great Getaways, Day Trips, Washingtonian Instagram, Great Small Towns  |  Aug 20, 2015
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Why Huntley Meadows is the Best Park For Kids

Take them to the boardwalk that weaves through wetlands teeming with turtles, birds, and frogs.
Great Getaways, Day Trips, Things to Do With Kids, Great Walks  |  May 4, 2015
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14 Winter Getaways to Try This Year

’Tis the season to whale-watch, eat oysters, and take a full-moon tour of a wolf sanctuary. At these 14 nearby destinations, you can do all that and much more.
Great Getaways, Destinations, Retreats  |  Dec 3, 2014
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9 Beach Activities to Try Before Summer Ends

Release your inner buccaneer or sweat a little doing yoga on a paddleboard.
Great Getaways, Fun on the Water  |  Aug 13, 2014
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10 Chesapeake Bay Lighthouses You Need to See This Summer

Be on the look out for these lighthouses on one of Captain Mike Richards' tours around the bay.
Great Getaways, Fun on the Water  |  Aug 12, 2014
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Weekend Getaways: Quick Trips

Great Getaways, Day Trips, Weekend Getaways  |  May 29, 2014
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5 Cozy Winter Inns Near Washington

These inns have excellent restaurants and amenities such as fireplaces and spas. Once you check in, you’ll never have to leave.
Great Getaways, Travel, Inns, Bed & Breakfasts  |  Jan 6, 2014
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Dream Weekends: Being Cool in the Sun

Love the beach? Here are six good places—from a pet-friendly inn to an oceanfront splurge.
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