5 of the best weekend getaways to take from Washington, DC
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There's never a dull moment in the nation's capital — all the more reason to get out on the weekends and find a little peace, in our humble opinion. From wine tasting in Virginia to an urban art safari in Baltimore, here are our favorite weekend getaways, all within just a few hours' drive from Washington, D.C.
Middleburg, VA
It's only an hour-long drive from D.C. to Middleburg, in Virginia's bucolic wine country. Get a taste of the land and check in to Salamander Resort & Spa, a stately inn set on 340 pastoral acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, famous for its Grand Lawn and state-of-the-art equestrian center. While you could spend the whole weekend strolling the resort's manicured grounds (or testing your culinary chops at the on-site cooking studio), we suggest venturing further afield — there are more than 250 local wineries to explore.
You know you're in the country at Greenhill Winery & Vineyards, where tastings of Burgundian-style chardonnays and crisp Rieslings are bookended by horse-drawn carriage rides and picnic lunches. Aspen Dale Winery offers a more rustic experience, with paddocks home to goats and miniature horses and live folk music events. For dinner, head to the historic Red Fox Inn & Tavern, where oak tables, stone fireplaces, and beamed ceilings set the backdrop for hearty American classics like crispy half-duck with sautéed asparagus or bourbon-glazed salmon.
Baltimore, MD
D.C.'s industrious neighbor to the north is increasingly becoming known for its urban art scene. Beyond icons like The Baltimore Museum of Art and The Walters Art Museum, smaller-scale artist-run galleries and studios have been cropping up throughout the city. Anchors of its creative scene include Current Space, in the Inner Harbor business district, and Area 405, built inside a 168-year-old artist-owned warehouse — both of which showcase works by up-and-coming local talents as well as indie rock performances.
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