Best places to visit within a small radius of DC?
April 22, 2006 5:05 PM   Subscribe

Destinations close to DC: I have fairly severe panic disorder that is aggravated by travel, and would like to take a trip for my anniversary. I am considering Bethany Beach in Delaware, but are there any other places I should research/consider within an under-three-hour drive from Northern Virginia?
posted by juniper to Travel & Transportation around Washington, DC (8 answers total) 3 users marked this as a favorite
 
Lancaster, PA / Amish country would be nearby(-ish) and low-key. You'd avoid the mass exodus to the beach too.
posted by brain cloud at 5:08 PM on April 22, 2006


There were at least three previous AskMes about day trips from the DC area, just FYI.
posted by CunningLinguist at 6:00 PM on April 22, 2006


Yeah, Harper's Ferry.
posted by Slarty Bartfast at 6:12 PM on April 22, 2006


Is Rehobeth Beach too far? What about Great Falls?

I've heard great things about the Inn at Little Washington.
posted by ruff at 6:12 PM on April 22, 2006


Bethany is much more pleasant (and quiet) than Rehoboth. St Michaels is also nice -- and if I remember correctly, pretty low-key. It's on the Chesapeake. There are also various beaches around the bay which might be less crowded than the beaches on the coast.
posted by puffin at 8:02 PM on April 22, 2006


Yeah, if you've got the cash, Inn at Little Washington.

If not, how about renting a secluded cabin in the mountains? Bolar Run looked good to us for last Thanksgiving, but they were all booked up. I bet they're available this time of year.
posted by crunchland at 8:25 PM on April 22, 2006


Another vote for Harper's Ferry - you've got the historic and outdoor activities, and if you're into gambling, it's very close to Charles Town Races and Slots. Other close options - Shenandoah National Park, and the various bed-and-breakfasts in Loudoun and Fauquier counties.
posted by candyland at 9:54 PM on April 22, 2006


I asked a similar question last August. We ended up going to Harper's Ferry and had a great time.
posted by amarynth at 11:40 PM on April 22, 2006


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