Best of Washington DC
Best Day Trips from Washington DC 2025
Washington DC's Mid-Atlantic location places it within easy reach of extraordinary day trip destinations. Mount Vernon (George Washington's estate), historic Annapolis on the Chesapeake Bay, Shenandoah National Park's Blue Ridge Mountains, the Civil War battlefields of Gettysburg, beautiful Colonial Williamsburg, and the stunning Skyline Drive all make exceptional day trips from the US capital. This guide covers the best day trips from Washington DC.