Washington Dc Tourism & Travel Guide - Tourist Places near Washington Dc

Washington Dc Tour & Travel Guide - Tourist Places near Washington Dc

Touching boundaries with North Carolina and Tennessee to the south and Washington, DC and Maryland to the north, the commonwealth of Virginia is known as a ‘Place for lovers’. One can reach Virginia from Washington, DC via Amtrak passenger rail service. In Virginia, one can visit The Historical Triangle, Age Croft Hall, Appomattox Court House, Berkeley Plantation, Maggie Walker Historical Site, etc. Home to more than 120 wineries, Virginia Wine travels offer activities ranging from wine tasting and food to music, shopping, and hot-air balloon rides.

New Jersey

Located on the eastern coast of the Mid Atlantic area of U.S, New Jersey is a four hour drive from Washington, DC. Bordered by Pennsylvania to the west and Atlantic Ocean to the east, New Jersey is popular for its beaches and scenic beauty. You can visit the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Morristown National Historical Park, National Scenic Trail, etc. You can also indulge in some fun activities like skiing, canoeing, hot air ballooning and bird watching.

New York City

New York City could be an exciting day trip option from Washington, DC. It won’t take you more than 5 hours to reach this bustling city. Attend a Broadway show, visit the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park, or the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Being the most populated city of U.S, NY offers easy accommodations, fine dining, clubbing and shopping options as well. You can choose from Apex Bus that departs from Chinatown and has three stoppages in NYC or Bolt Bus that departs from Old Convention Centre and drops you at Canal Station in New York.

Brandy Wine Valley

Two hours north of Washington, DC, Brandy Wine valley is a home to many historical monuments, art museums and recreational centers. You will need a good amount of time to visit all the places. If you plan to stay here for some time, there are good options for bed and breakfast available in Brandy Wine valley. Don’t forget to visit the brewery or winery and also shop here for some sales-tax-free gift items. You can also go for a fully guided tour of the place.