Michaela Riva Gaaserud - Moon Virginia & Maryland: Including Washington DC

Mather Gorge, Great Falls Park

In Virginia and Maryland, history comes alive. Follow in the footsteps of Thomas Jefferson at stately Monticello. Raise a glass at George Washingtons favorite tavern in Colonial Williamsburg. Tread hallowed ground at Civil War battlefields such as Manassas and Antietam.

Alongside monuments, historic sites, and museums, Washington DC offers urban pursuits like fine dining and buzzing nightlife. And dont overlook Baltimore, which refracts big-city charms through its own quirky lens.

Not far from these thriving metropolitan areas youll find sleepy mountain towns, quaint fishing villages, and an abundance of natural beauty. Wander through glowing fall foliage along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Summit the peak of Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park. Sail on the Chesapeake Bay before cracking a claw at a waterfront crab house in Annapolis. Stroll the bustling Ocean City Boardwalk. Relax on the quiet beaches of Assateague and Chincoteague Islands, where wild ponies roam free.

Welcome to Virginia and Maryland, where theres always something new to discover.

Luray Caverns

visitors on the grounds of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Set Sail: Home to the

Take a Road Trip on : This stunning 105-mile route runs along the mountain ridges of Shenandoah National Park.

Go Back in Time in : Immerse yourself in colonial life at the largest living history museum in the world.

Visit Presidential Homes: Get unique insights into the lives of the founding fathers at George Washingtons (pictured).

Tour : More major battles in the Civil War took place in Virginia than in any other state. Today, history buffs can walk in the footprints of the soldiers who fought there.

Stroll Baltimores Inner Harbor: Spend the dayor several daysexploring the museums, shops, and restaurants along the waterfront promenade, with stops at the .

Hit the Atlantic Beaches: Explore the bustling boardwalk of .

Retreat to : Countless recreation opportunities and abundant wildlife make the largest lake in Maryland a popular vacation spot.

Feast on : No trip would be complete without sampling the local crustacean cuisine.

Walk the National Mall: The two-mile stretch from the Lincoln Memorial (pictured) to the U.S. Capitol has some of the countrys most iconic monuments, including the and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Learn Something New at the : Its museums and galleries 11 on the National Mall and an additional 6 in the DC area make it the largest museum in the world.

Where to Go

Washington DC

Washington DC is nestled between Virginia and Maryland on the banks of the Potomac River. Best known for politics, government, and monuments and museums, the city is also home to universities, nightlife, art, theater, and sports. One of the largest (and cleanest) cities in the country, Washington DC offers trendy neighborhoods, upscale shopping, the National Cathedral, the National Zoo, and professional sports arenas. The nations capital is easy to navigate, especially with the help of landmarks such as the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol.

Northern Virginia

From the busy halls of the Pentagon in Arlington and the trendy streets of historic