Fall birdwatching is fun, but so are shopping, dining, and B&Bs in nearby towns.
A forest of oaks, maples, and black gum trees unfurled below us, forming a plush autumn carpet tinged with rust, gold, and yellow. Through it twined the mighty River of Rocks, an arid boulder...
Local B&Bs welcome visitors with all the comforts of home—and more.
Every B&B has a story, or, at least, its owner does. “It’s a personality-driven industry,” says Joe Lespier, president of the Maryland Bed & Breakfast Association and owner of The...
The trendy NYC borough lures visitors for a weekend fling.
I grew up going to Brooklyn. Every few months, we would pile into the station wagon and make the drive from Maryland—craning our necks on the Verrazano Bridge to try and see the Statue of Liberty and...
Need a break? Here are three weekend scenarios for friends, families, and couples.
If you have 72 hours to spare and a craving to flop on the sand somewhere, you’ve got the makings of a mini beach vacation. Consider the possibilities. Get away with old chums to wine, dine, and ride...
Pack up the dog (or cat) and head to nearby romps in Maryland, D.C., Delaware, and Virginia.
Somehow, it never feels right to stick Spot or Miss Kitty in the kennel while we take off for a fun trip. Fortunately, traveling with pets has never been easier. In fact, according to Road &...
The bountiful gardens, museums, and mansions come alive in spring.
Though barely a stone's throw from the metropolitan hub of Philadelphia and not far from Baltimore, the Brandywine River Valley, which stretches from Chester County, PA, south to Wilmington, DE...
Some exciting winter getaways, whether you like it rugged or refined.
Yes, the nights are long and the temperature is falling, but that's no reason to hibernate. Take cold comfort in the fact that there are so many soul-satisfying ways—both inside and outdoors—to beat...
You'll find quaint towns, cozy B&Bs, and stunning fall foliage along the scenic Delaware waterway.
Looking for a timeless glimpse of bucolic Bucks County? You don't have to stray far from Route 32 (aka the River Road), the curvy strip of Pennsylvania highway that hugs the Delaware River through...
Revive your spirit with quick getaways to D.C., Philly, and New York.
It may seem counterintuitive, but summer is a fabulous time to plan an escape to a nearby city. Yes, it can get a little sticky. (That's why they invented air conditioning.) But the crowds have...
You don't have to travel far for these earth-friendly eco-ventures.
The first whiff of warm weather had arrived, and with it, the urge to travel somewhere greener than home. We packed our bags and headed south to Charlottesville, VA, for three days of R&R in...
