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MidAtlantic Daytrips — Why daydream when you can daytrip?

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Discover Little-Known History at the Thomas Stone NHS

Posted on January 6, 2024September 2, 2023by Jody Arneson
Haberdeventure, Thomas Stone's mansion

Chances are, you’ve never heard of this Founding Father!

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • Erie Canal
    • heritage tourism
    • hiking
    • nature-focused
    • New York

Navigating through Time: a Journey along Old Erie Canal State Historic Park

Posted on December 30, 2023October 14, 2023by Jody Arneson
The Erie Canal towpath runs alongside the water-filled canal in the fall. The vivid blue sky is reflected in the water.

Are you ready to take a trip back in time to explore America’s first superhighway? Don’t miss out on this must-visit New York State Park!

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • heritage tourism
    • lighthouses
    • Maryland
    • Southern Maryland

Beacons of History: Exploring Southern Maryland’s Cove Point and Piney Point Lighthouses

Posted on December 12, 2023August 25, 2023by Jody Arneson
Cove Point Lighthouse

Two historic southern Maryland lighthouses still stand as beacons of history.

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  • agritourism
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    • budget-friendly day trip
    • heritage tourism
    • kid-friendly
    • museums
    • New York

Journey Through Rural New York History at The Farmers Museum

Posted on December 9, 2023August 30, 2023by Jody Arneson
The entrance of the Farm Museum

Step back in time at The Farmers Museum in Cooperstown, New York, where 19th-century rural life comes alive through historic buildings, interactive exhibits, and a hand-crafted carousel celebrating the Empire State’s rich history.

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • driving tour
    • heritage tourism
    • Pennsylvania

Discover Three Covered Bridges of Lycoming County

Posted on November 28, 2023October 22, 2023by Jody Arneson
Farm fields and trees surround a red covered bridge

Lycoming County shows off its lovely countryside in this exploration of its three iconic covered bridges!

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • factory tours
    • food tour
    • heritage tourism
    • industrial history
    • kid-friendly
    • Pennsylvania

The Twisty Tale of America’s Oldest Pretzel Bakery: Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery

Posted on November 25, 2023August 30, 2023by Jody Arneson
Sturgis Pretzel Bakery sign

Immerse yourself in 160 years of delicious history at the Sturgis Pretzel Bakery!

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  • gardens
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    • heritage tourism
    • historic houses
    • museums
    • Washington DC

Step Into the Glittering World of Marjorie Merriweather Post at Hillwood

Posted on November 21, 2023August 20, 2023by Jody Arneson
Hillwood Mansion, Marjorie Merriweather Post's opulent home.

If you’re visiting D.C. and looking for something chill to do off of the mall, check this place out!

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  • agritourism
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    • budget-friendly day trip
    • Gettysburg
    • heritage tourism
    • kid-friendly
    • museums
    • Pennsylvania

National Apple Museum and the Allure of Apples

Posted on November 18, 2023October 13, 2023by Jody Arneson
A fairly close up view of four apples still on the apple tree, surrounded by green leaves. Behind the tree is blue sky.

Discover the allure of the apple at this museum, which details the history of the apple and fruit tree industry.

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  • agritourism
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    • Civil War
    • Gettysburg
    • heritage tourism
    • kid-friendly
    • Pennsylvania

Orchards, Elk and Shire Horses: The SilverShire Farm Carriage Adventure

Posted on November 7, 2023March 4, 2024by Jody Arneson
A backview of two black Shire draft horses harnessed to a carriage (not shown) with an apple orchard in the background

These Shire draft horse-drawn carriage rides will carry you through Adams County’s scenic countryside!

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • cemeteries
    • heritage tourism
    • Pennsylvania
    • Pittsburgh

Homewood Cemetery: Exploring Pittsburgh’s Final Resting Place

Posted on October 28, 2023October 8, 2023by Jody Arneson

This gothic cemetery in Pittsburgh will delight your hidden taphophile!

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • haunted
    • heritage tourism
    • museums
    • New Jersey

Unlocking History: The Untold Stories and Forgotten Art of Old Burlington County Jail

Posted on October 24, 2023October 8, 2023by Jody Arneson
The front edifice of the Old Burlington County Jail

Unlock the secrets of Old Burlington County Jail, where every stone and scratch tells a story waiting to be heard.

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    • historic houses
    • industrial history
    • museums
    • Pennsylvania

Exploring Erie’s Rich History at the Hagen Museum

Posted on October 21, 2023August 29, 2023by Jody Arneson
The Hagen Museum

You won’t want to miss this history museum!

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • haunted
    • heritage tourism
    • museums
    • Virginia

Unlock Her Story: The Lucy Burns Museum and Tales of a Suffragist Hero

Posted on October 17, 2023October 8, 2023by Jody Arneson
An exhibit at the Lucy Burns Museum in Workhouse Arts Center

This museum details Lucy Burns’ imprisonment at the Lorton Reformatory as well as the history of this infamous correctional facility.

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    • cemeteries
    • Civil War
    • dog friendly
    • Gettysburg
    • ghost walk
    • haunted
    • heritage tourism
    • historic houses
    • October fun
    • Pennsylvania

A Spirited Walk Through Gettysburg: Blood on the Battlefield

Posted on October 14, 2023March 4, 2024by Jody Arneson
Looking toward the Lincoln Inn across Lincoln Square

Blood on the Battlefield ghost walk invites you to tread Gettysburg’s streets and dark alleys, which echo with whispers of its violent past.

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    • heritage tourism
    • October fun
    • paranormal investigation
    • Pennsylvania

Meeting the Ghosts of Hill View Manor

Posted on October 10, 2023August 27, 2023by Jody Arneson
Hill View Manor

This abandoned nursing home is still filled with its former residents. Come meet Jimmy, Julius, Mary Virginia, George and Grace!

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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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