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MidAtlantic Daytrips — Why daydream when you can daytrip?

Author: Jody Arneson

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    • Delaware

Journey Through American Illustration and British Pre-Raphaelitism at the Delaware Art Museum

Posted on September 30, 2023August 27, 2023by Jody Arneson
A horse sculpture in the Contemporary Art Gallery in the Delaware Art Museum

Visit this art museum and immerse yourself in a world where the past and the present coalesce beautifully through art.

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • Central PA
    • haunted
    • heritage tourism
    • historic houses
    • Pennsylvania

Baker Mansion and Its Secret Connection to the Hit Ghosts Sitcom!

Posted on September 26, 2023August 13, 2023by Jody Arneson
Baker Mansion in Altoona, PA

Discover this historic mansion’s secret connection to the hit TV sitcom, Ghosts!

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • heritage tourism
    • Virginia

From Dreaded Prison to Creative Paradise: The Remarkable Transformation of Lorton’s Workhouse Arts Center

Posted on September 23, 2023August 27, 2023by Jody Arneson
The Virginia LOVE sign at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center

Check out this former prison’s new creative mission and shop local for the holidays!

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  • Frederick
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    • heritage tourism
    • historic houses
    • Maryland
    • museums

Stone, Hearth and History: Discovering America’s German Roots at Schifferstadt

Posted on September 19, 2023September 2, 2023by Jody Arneson
Schifferstadt: a grey stone, two story building with two smaller brick attachments

Uncover the secrets of colonial America and the intricate German craftsmanship at this historic house, where every beam and brick tells a story of perseverance and ingenuity

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  • bed and breakfast inns
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    • ecotourism
    • historic inns
    • nature-focused
    • Pennsylvania

A Haven for Wolves at the Wolf Sanctuary of PA

Posted on September 16, 2023August 27, 2023by Jody Arneson
A close-up of two wolf eyes from the Wolf Sanctuary of PA

This is where wolves find their refuge in a world that misunderstands them.

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • haunted
    • heritage tourism
    • lighthouses
    • Pennsylvania

Erie’s Historic Lighthouses Harbor a Rich Maritime History

Posted on September 12, 2023August 14, 2023by Jody Arneson
Presque Isle Lighthouse from Lake Erie

Visiting these three lighthouses illuminate Erie PA’s rich maritime history!

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  • Hudson River Valley
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    • New York
    • trains and railroad history

What You Should Know about the Adirondack Train Trip through Upstate New York

Posted on September 9, 2023August 27, 2023by Jody Arneson
Amtrak train in station

Take this 12-hour train ride to enjoy one of the most scenic Amtrak routes on the East Coast.

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  • agritourism
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    • distilleries
    • Virginia

Exploring Virginia Spirits at Belmont Farm Distillery

Posted on September 5, 2023August 3, 2023by Jody Arneson
Moonshiners Star Tim Smith and Chuck Miller, owner of Belmont Farm Distillery

If you’re near Culpeper VA, you’ll want to sample this 25-year-old copper pot Virginia whiskey!

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  • African-American history
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    • heritage tourism
    • historic houses
    • Maryland
    • Southern Maryland

Explore Maryland’s History of Freedom and Enslavement at Marietta House Museum

Posted on September 2, 2023August 26, 2023by Jody Arneson
Marietta House Museum

This house museum tells the stories that usually aren’t told.

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • Central PA
    • Centre County
    • haunted
    • heritage tourism
    • industrial history
    • museums
    • Pennsylvania

Forging History: The Legacy of Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks

Posted on August 29, 2023October 25, 2023by Jody Arneson
Eagle Ironworks Historic Site

From its founding by an Irish immigrant to its survival for an astounding 112 years, discover how this unique village blended community, industry and innovation.

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  • African-American history
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    • heritage tourism
    • historic houses
    • U.S. Presidents
    • Virginia

A Complex Legacy: Exploring George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Posted on August 22, 2023August 13, 2023by Jody Arneson
George Washington's Mount Vernon

Discover the history and beauty of the cherished home of George Washington, while unraveling the complex legacy the first President left behind.

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • dog friendly
    • ecotourism
    • hiking
    • nature-focused
    • Pennsylvania
    • state park

Hiking to Beautiful Vistas in Erie Bluffs State Park

Posted on August 15, 2023August 2, 2023by Jody Arneson
The view from the bluffs overlooking Lake Erie in Erie Bluffs State Park

This PA state park offers lovely vistas from bluffs high above Lake Erie and several miles of beautiful trails to hike and explore.

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  • Delaware
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    • gardens
    • heritage tourism
    • historic houses

Nemours – Visit One of America’s Most Iconic Estates

Posted on August 8, 2023May 9, 2023by Jody Arneson
Nemours Estate, with a water fountain and gold statue in front of it

Visit this iconic Gilded Era mansion in Wilmington DE.

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  • agritourism
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    • distilleries
    • food tour
    • Laurel Highlands
    • Pennsylvania

A Spirited Tour through the Laurel Highlands

Posted on August 1, 2023July 13, 2023by Jody Arneson
Enjoying the Laurel Highlands Pour Tour at Bella Terra Vineyards

Discover the people and places of the Laurel Highlands by exploring the craft beer, wine and spirits trail through scenic Southwestern Pennsylvania!

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  • haunted
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    • heritage tourism
    • historic houses
    • New Jersey
    • paranormal investigation
    • Revolutionary War

You’ll Not Walk Alone at White Hill Mansion

Posted on July 25, 2023July 12, 2023by Jody Arneson
White Hill Mansion on a rainy spring evening

One of my favorite movie lines is “And we who walk here… walk alone,” solemnly intoned by Eleanor in The Haunted, AFTER she’s died. At this haunted mansion, however, you can be sure you’ll never quite walk alone.

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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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