Day Trips(r) from Washington, DC: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler

Packed with full trip-planning information for hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover--all within a two-hour drive of the DC metro area-- Day Trips(R) from Washington, DC helps make the most of a brief getaway. This up-to-date guide features 25+ customizable getaways that detail where to shop, eat, play, and stay while you’re traveling. From the historic gardens in Wheaton to the sugarloaf mountains in Frederick, to the bustling shopping district in Baltimore, and to the ocean-to-table dining spots in Annapolis, take the guesswork out of planning your excursion with Day Trips(R) from Washington, DC.

Originally from New York City, Kaeli Conforti grew up in Hawaii and Florida and then moved to Washington, D.C. following an epic 2-year Working Holiday Visa adventure in Australia and New Zealand. A seasoned travel writer and editor, her work has been featured in Travel + Leisure, Forbes, Business Insider, CNBC Select, Thrillist, Tripadvisor, Mental Floss, Budget Travel, The Points Guy, among other sites. Kaeli has thoroughly enjoyed learning about D.C.’s many diverse neighborhoods, going for long walks in Rock Creek Park, and checking out as many bars and restaurants as possible near her place in Shaw. She is constantly in awe of and inspired by the resilience of her Washingtonian neighbors, who continue to rise to every challenge with grace, be it a global pandemic, a failed insurrection, or the ongoing battle to become a state and gain full representation in Congress.