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MidAtlantic Daytrips — Why daydream when you can daytrip?
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    • West Virginia

Easy Steps, Epic Views: The Lindy Point Overlook Trail

Posted on November 19, 2024September 7, 2024by Jody Arneson

Take this short and easy hike to a breathtaking scenic view over the Blackwater River gorge.

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  • boat tours
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    • Chesapeake Bay
    • Eastern Shore
    • ecotourism
    • heritage tourism
    • lighthouses
    • Maryland
    • nature-focused

Visiting Smith Island: A Glimpse of a Vanishing Way of Life

Posted on November 12, 2024September 7, 2024by Jody Arneson

The Chesapeake Bay’s Smith Island is known for its famous cake and soft-shell blue crabs, as well as its disappearing way of life.

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    • dog friendly
    • ecotourism
    • hiking
    • kid-friendly
    • nature-focused
    • Virginia
    • water falls

Nature’s Roar and Iron’s Echo: Hiking the Roaring Run Loop Trail

Posted on November 5, 2024September 1, 2024by Jody Arneson

This 1.5 loop hike takes you along a burbling stream up to a beautiful, 30-foot waterfalls, as well as to an historic furnace in the Jefferson National Forest.

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    • heritage tourism
    • paranormal investigation
    • West Virginia

Sweet Springs Sanitarium: A West Virginia Relic with a Haunted Past

Posted on October 29, 2024September 9, 2024by Jody Arneson

With its spooky charm and reported paranormal activity, the old Sweet Spring Sanitorium is a great spot for those who enjoy a good scare!

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    • heritage tourism
    • kid-friendly
    • lighthouses
    • Maryland
    • museums
    • Southern Maryland

Learn about Life on the Chesapeake at the Calvert Marine Museum

Posted on October 22, 2024September 7, 2024by Jody Arneson

A great place to bring the kids, the Calvert Marine Museum is a must-visit destination if you visit Solomons Island MD (and you should visit Solomons Island!).

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    • heritage tourism
    • historic houses
    • Maryland

Montpelier Mansion: A Georgian Marvel in Maryland’s Heart

Posted on October 15, 2024September 3, 2024by Jody Arneson

Discover “the other Montpelier,” a Georgian-style mansion in Laurel MD that is both architecturally significant and relevant to Maryland history.

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    • kid-friendly
    • museums
    • trains and railroad history
    • Virginia

Roll through History at the Virginia Museum of Transportation

Posted on October 8, 2024September 1, 2024by Jody Arneson

This quirky museum covers a broad spectrum of transportation history, from trains to plains to automobiles!

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    • cemeteries
    • haunted
    • heritage tourism
    • Maryland
    • paranormal investigation

From the Catacombs: Unearthed Stories of Baltimore’s Haunted Westminster Burying Ground

Posted on October 1, 2024April 20, 2024by Jody Arneson

Combining history and heritage, the Westminster Burial Ground captivates tourists, scholars and literary enthusiasts alike, eager to delve into Poe’s legacy and the cemetery’s architectural beauty.

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    • Central PA
    • Centre County
    • dog friendly
    • ecotourism
    • hiking
    • nature-focused
    • Pennsylvania
    • water falls

Hidden in the Forest: A Hike to Yost Run Falls

Posted on September 24, 2024September 1, 2024by Jody Arneson

Take this short but moderate hike to two lovely waterfalls hidden in the wilds of Sproul State Forest in Centre County, PA.

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    • museums
    • Virginia

Flip Out at the Roanoke Pinball Museum

Posted on September 17, 2024September 1, 2024by Jody Arneson

Rediscover the joy of your childhood at the Roanoke Pinball Museum, where you can play on the museum’s collection of more than 70 pinball machines!

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  • Baltimore
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    • budget-friendly day trip
    • heritage tourism
    • Howard County
    • kid-friendly
    • Maryland

Explore Nike Missile Site BA-79: A Cold War Relic in Our Backyard

Posted on September 10, 2024September 1, 2024by Jody Arneson

Experience this cool Cold War history and explore a nuclear missile bunker that’s right in your backyard!

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    • Canaan Valley
    • dog friendly
    • ecotourism
    • hiking
    • nature-focused
    • West Virginia

Explore the Wild Beauty of Bear Rocks Preserve on the New Bear Rocks Loop

Posted on September 3, 2024August 31, 2024by Jody Arneson

Bear Rocks is a must-visit bucket list item if you’re anywhere near Canaan Valley, WV!

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    • Gettysburg
    • heritage tourism
    • historic houses
    • National Parks & Historic Sites
    • Pennsylvania
    • U.S. Presidents

Eisenhower Farm National Historic Site: A Window into Leadership and Legacy

Posted on August 24, 2024August 13, 2024by Jody Arneson

Explore the home and farm of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, which served as a retreat and meeting place during his presidency and offers insights into his life and leadership.

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    • heritage tourism
    • museums
    • Smithsonian
    • Washington DC

The Heart of American History: The National Museum of African American History and Culture

Posted on August 17, 2024July 26, 2024by Jody Arneson

Discover the profound journey through African American history, culture, and resilience at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, a must-visit destination on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

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    • Civil War
    • Gettysburg
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    • heritage tourism
    • historic houses
    • museums
    • Pennsylvania

Gettysburg’s Civilian Casualty: The Jennie Wade House Experience

Posted on August 10, 2024July 20, 2024by Jody Arneson

Uncover the moving story of Gettysburg’s only civilian casualty and gain a deeper understanding of civilian life during the Civil War at this house museum!

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I love exploring the midAtlantic states of the United States, finding the best, most interesting and fun daytrip destinations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, Delaware, West Virginia, New Jersey and New York. From the well known to the well off the beaten path, I'll take you as far as you can go in a day without a passport! Why daydream when you can daytrip?

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Easy Steps, Epic Views: The Lindy Point Overlook Trail - 19 Nov , 2024
Visiting Smith Island: A Glimpse of a Vanishing Way of Life - 12 Nov , 2024
Nature’s Roar and Iron’s Echo: Hiking the Roaring Run Loop Trail - 05 Nov , 2024
Sweet Springs Sanitarium: A West Virginia Relic with a Haunted Past - 29 Oct , 2024
Learn about Life on the Chesapeake at the Calvert Marine Museum - 22 Oct , 2024

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