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MidAtlantic Daytrips — Why daydream when you can daytrip?

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    • New York

Hike Shaupeneak Ridge’s Mystical Beauty

Posted on August 23, 2022July 19, 2022by Jody Arneson
Shaupenridge Peak - Louisiana Lake

Exploring the trails in this park is a mystical experience!

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  • Erie Canal
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    • heritage tourism
    • industrial history
    • kid-friendly
    • museums
    • New York

Discover the Secrets of the Erie Canal at the Erie Canal Museum

Posted on July 2, 2022March 29, 2022by Jody Arneson

Most Americans have heard of the canal, but few know much about it. If discovering new facts is something you enjoy, then you need to visit this museum.

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  • Baltimore
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    • heritage tourism
    • industrial history
    • kid-friendly
    • Maryland
    • museums
    • scenic rail excursion
    • trains and railroad history
    • wheelchair accessible

Exploring Railroad History at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore

Posted on June 21, 2022June 20, 2022by Jody Arneson

All aboard to discover the birthplace of American railroading at this not-to-miss museum!

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  • boat tours
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    • Erie Canal
    • heritage tourism
    • kid-friendly
    • New York

A Boatride on the Sam Patch is the Best Way to see the Erie Canal

Posted on May 31, 2022March 28, 2022by Jody Arneson

One of the best ways to explore the Erie Canal is to ride a boat on it.

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  • driving tour
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    • kid-friendly
    • nature-focused
    • Virginia
    • wildlife
    • winter daytrip

Going Wild Again at the Virginia Safari Park

Posted on April 23, 2022March 20, 2022by Jody Arneson

Take a drive on the wild side at this fun zoological park!

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • heritage tourism
    • kid-friendly
    • Pennsylvania

Clank Clank Clank Goes the Trolley at the Rockhill Trolley Museum

Posted on April 9, 2022April 2, 2022by Jody Arneson
The author waves from an historic trolley at the Rockhill Trolley Museum; the trolley is a bright orange.

Trolleys still capture our imagination, even though they belong to a different age. Discover why the Rockhill Trolley Museum is a fun daytrip destination for the entire family!

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  • agritourism
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    • Baltimore
    • Howard County
    • kid-friendly
    • Maryland

Cow Cuddling at Mary’s Land Farm: Cute Farm Animals Carry Away Our Stress

Posted on April 5, 2022April 6, 2022by Jody Arneson

Doesn’t taking a few minutes out of your day to hug a calve sound calming?

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • ecotourism
    • hiking
    • kid-friendly
    • Maryland
    • nature-focused

Spring Revealing Itself at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary

Posted on April 2, 2022March 30, 2022by Jody Arneson

Discover this off-the-beaten-path park and its gorgeous water views!

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • dog friendly
    • ecotourism
    • kid-friendly
    • nature-focused
    • New York
    • water falls

A Fun Little Jaunt to See Pixley Falls

Posted on March 29, 2022March 29, 2022by Jody Arneson

Check out this cute park with a great walking trail, beautiful picnic areas and great waterfalls!

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  • art museum
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    • kid-friendly
    • New Jersey
    • wheelchair accessible
    • winter daytrip

The Magical Art Experience at Grounds for Sculpture’s Night Forms

Posted on March 26, 2022March 23, 2022by Jody Arneson

Experience art in a new way during Grounds for Sculpture’s Night Forms: dreamloop by Klip Collective exhibition.

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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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