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Weekend getaways from Washington, DC

TA_MikeW Former resident

1 Apr 2006

based on 5 votes

Many destinations are within an easy driving distance for a fun weekend trip.

Explore locations featured in this Traveler List: Philadelphia, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, Williamsburg, Atlantic City, New York City, Snowshoe
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1. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
	Spend a weekend exploring this city's historic district, less than three hours north of DC.


2. Shenandoah National Park Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Enjoy a weekend outdoors, hiking and camping in this beautiful park, just a couple hours to the west.


3. Massanutten Mountain, Virginia Massanutten Mountain, Virginia, United States
A little over two hours to the west is this ski area, also good for hiking and biking.


4. Williamsburg, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia
	This historic town lies three hours to the south. For a history-packed weekend, Jamestown and Yorktown are nearby.


5. Atlantic City, New Jersey Atlantic City
	Try your luck at the boardwalk casinos, four hours to the north.


6. New York City New York City, New York
	The Big Apple is less than five hours north of DC, leaving you plenty of time to explore this popular city. To avoid traffic, Amtrak is a convenient alternative to driving.


7. Snowshoe, West Virginia Snowshoe, West Virginia
Although it's a couple hours further away than Massanutten, the skiing here is much better.

Explore locations featured in this Traveler List: Philadelphia, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, Williamsburg, Atlantic City, New York City, Snowshoe

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