Arlington House at Arlington National Cemetery is that fancy mansion on the hill you can see from the National Mall and the Washington DC waterfront. A visit to Arlington House offers the opportunity to learn about a fascinating period in history. The landmark mansion is located on a prominent hill overlooking the gravesites of fallen…
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Orange County (and the surrounding area) is known as the “Cradle of Democracy” because four United States Presidents – Jefferson, Madison, Monroe and Taylor – were either born or built their private estates along this historic ninety-mile route. For your next road trip, consider a drive through Virginia countryside to see some of these important…
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The ‘Grand Canyon of American Heritage’ The National Potomac Scenic Heritage Trail (PHT) has been nicknamed “The Grand Canyon of American Heritage” for having the highest concentration of nationally significant historic and cultural landmarks of any US National Park trail. It houses a number of extraordinary sites: Native American hunting grounds in Ohiopyle, Fort Circle…
I try to travel with my extended family every year. This summer, we visited Switzerland! My girls are young adults now, so things have changed a lot since we took our first intergenerational trip together in 2004. Now we usually do independent land tours, and the girls can handle their own luggage as well as…
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Looking to create new holiday memories? I recommend spending some time at Airlie Center, a luxury resort in Warrenton, Virginia that manages to be vintage and modern at the same time. Formerly a working farm, Airlie was transformed into a conference center in 1956, where heads of state, business people and scientists could meet in…
Washington DC is a popular destination for visitors worldwide, and one way to prepare for your visit is to read the Unofficial Guide to Washington DC. The book features insider advice for all visitors, but as policies change frequently, here are some current tips to prepare you for your visit: 1. Who Needs a Visa?…
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The MidAtlantic has a plethora of award winning craft breweries. Small towns and large cities in the region are enjoying the growth of boutique beer manufacturers, and these brewers are catering to an enthusiastic population of beer connoisseurs. While each community has its favorites, it’s hard to dispute Richmond’s increasing superiority in the craft beer…
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There’s nothing like the beauty of autumn in the MidAtlantic! Here are five hikes with some of the region’s best fall foliage. For more hiking ideas, order my new guidebook 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Washington DC on Amazon. Published by Menasha Press with co-author Rachel Cooper. Monocacy National Battlefield near Frederick, Maryland A less well…
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This Museum is Different The grand re-opening of the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is here! It’s a fabulous museum that uses innovative exhibits and interactives to teach visitors the early history of the United States. One new addition to the museum is the Living History Experience. The museum features events leading up to the British surrender at Yorktown, along with the period…
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