Day Trips

Median home cost: $837,883Population: 48,908Family demographics: 40%18 local parks7 park playgrounds16 hiking trailsTop Schools: Independence High School, Waxpool Elementary School, Brambleton Middle School, Madison’s...

While some of the most well-known attractions in the DMV can cost a pretty penny to visit, many of them offer free or half-price...

Median home cost: $689,231Population: 30,894Family demographics: 33%14 local parks12 park playgrounds11 hiking trailsTop Schools: Dorothy Hamm Middle School, Springfield Estates Elementary School, Montessori Public...

Cherry blossom season, which lasts through mid-April, is when Washington, D.C. is at its most beautiful. Cherry blossom trees are not native to the...

With the coming of spring, the world is opening back up again. The weather is nicer, outdoor attractions are opening their doors for the...

Cities across the U.S. are preparing for once-in-a-generation celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary. Throughout 2026, families can experience Revolutionary reenactments, heritage festivals, tall ship...

There’s always something fun going on in the DMV, whether it’s a food festival, a holiday parade or a celebration of culture! We’ve compiled...

Looking to travel during the winter but hesitant about spending time in the great outdoors when it’s so cold? The winter is a perfect...

GIVE WARMTH DC: 4th Annual MLK Day of ServiceJan. 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Washington, D.C.Volunteers will assemble resource bags for D.C.’s unhoused population...

With crowds way thinner than in summer's peak season, beaches can be inviting winter destinations, too. Discover some of the activities these seaside retreats...