Just 75 miles away from the bustle of Washington DC, you’ll find one of the East Coast’s best natural treasures- Shenandoah National Park. Washington DC to Shenandoah NP Distance : 70 miles (1 hour, 21 minutes) Gunpowder Falls is one of the best day trips from Washington DC for families (and the active traveler). Dundee Creek Marina provides boat rentals, dry and wet slips. Hammerman Area has a lovely swimming beach, picnicking areas, and playgrounds for the young ones. Besides being home to plenty of recreational activities, it is also home to historic Jerusalem Mill Village. The oldest part of the park is the Central Area. Sweet Air Area is famous for hiking and horseback riding. Brown (TCB) Rail Trail is a rail-trail and one of the best hikes in Gunpowder Falls State Park, offering summer outdoor activities for families. The famous Mill Pond Cottage is also situated here. Hereford Area boasts ideal opportunities for fishing, hiking, kayaking. The purpose of it being designated as a Maryland state park was to protect the Gunpowder River and Big and Little Gunpowder Falls. Gunpowder Falls State Park is a magnificent recreation area, occupying about 15000 acres since it was founded in 1959. Washington DC to Gunpowder Falls SP Distance : 59 miles (1 hour, 12 minutes) My personal favorite is Maymont Park – it is a green place with several gardens and it is the perfect place for a picnic or strolls around on a nice day. If you like biking, hiking, and sunbathing – head to Belle Isle, one of my favorite half-day trips from Richmond. Some of the most famous places to visit in Richmond are the American Civil War Museum, White House and Museum of the Confederacy, the Science Museum of Virginia, Chickahominy Bluff, Armour House, and the Gardens at Meadowview Park.īe sure not to miss walking past the Virginia State Capitol while you’re in town.
It is a good idea to mix historical sights and museums along with nature and other attractions the city has to offer. Visitors come to see endless historic sites, museums, and enjoy Richmond’s amazing food scene (and delicious BBQ!). Today, tourism is flourishing in Virginia’s capital city! The city was the home of several important historical events during the Revolutionary War and the American Civil War. If youʻre spending a long weekend in Washington DC and want another historical day trip, look no further! Washington DC to Richmond Distance : 108 miles (1 hour, 45 minutes)įounded in 1737, the city of Richmond, Virginia is a famous place in the US for its national history. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal’s National Historical Parkīest Day Trips from Washington DC Richmond.
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