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MidAtlantic Daytrips — Why daydream when you can daytrip?
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    • Maryland
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Discover the Beauty of a Maryland Native Garden at Adkins Arboretum

Posted on August 27, 2022July 24, 2022by Jody Arneson
Adkins Arboretum

This arboretum focuses on presenting Maryland native plants in a variety of settings.

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • dog friendly
    • ecotourism
    • hiking
    • Hudson River Valley
    • kid-friendly
    • nature-focused
    • 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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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • Central PA
    • heritage tourism
    • museums
    • Pennsylvania

Drive Through History at Swigart Auto Museum

Posted on August 20, 2022July 8, 2022by Jody Arneson

Explore interesting stories and automobiles from this cute little auto museum!

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  • heritage tourism
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    • historic houses
    • Hudson River Valley
    • New York
    • state park

Tour Olana, the Quirky Estate of Frederic Church

Posted on August 16, 2022July 19, 2022by Jody Arneson
Olana

“It looks as if Moorish architecture had an illicit liaison with the Victorian era,” quipped one visitor. See for yourself what Olana, Frederic Church’s quirky villa, is all about!

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • Eastern Shore
    • ecotourism
    • kayaking
    • Maryland
    • nature-focused

Explore Tuckahoe State Park by Kayak!

Posted on August 13, 2022July 4, 2022by Jody Arneson
Kayak at Tuckahoe State Park

Head to this beautiful gem of a park on Maryland’s Eastern Shore for the best kayaking in the state.

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  • biking
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    • budget-friendly day trip
    • C&O Canal
    • cemeteries
    • Civil War
    • ecotourism
    • heritage tourism
    • Maryland
    • nature-focused
    • ruins
    • western Maryland

Biking on the C&O Canal Offers Gorgeous Scenery West of Williamsport

Posted on August 9, 2022June 29, 2022by Jody Arneson

This stretch of the C&O Canal is popular because of its unparalleled beauty.

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • dog friendly
    • driving tour
    • ecotourism
    • Hudson River Valley
    • New York
    • state park

Bear Mountain State Park: Take a Scenic Drive

Posted on August 6, 2022July 19, 2022by Jody Arneson

Take this beautiful drive through Bear Mountain State Park, and take in the panoramic views over the forested Hudson River valley from a mountaintop observation tower.

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  • biking
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    • budget-friendly day trip
    • dog friendly
    • Howard County
    • Maryland

Take a Ride Along Columbia’s Bikepaths

Posted on August 2, 2022June 4, 2022by Jody Arneson

Biking to a bakery along Columbia’s bike paths is a favorite Saturday morning pasttime!

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • Erie Canal
    • heritage tourism
    • Hudson River Valley
    • New York

Canal Lock State Park — Lock 4 Champlain Canal

Posted on July 30, 2022July 19, 2022by Jody Arneson
Lock 4 Champlain Canal

This accidental daytrip was well worth the detour!

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • dog friendly
    • heritage tourism
    • Hudson River Valley
    • lighthouses
    • New York
    • state park

Discover the Secrets of Stony Point Lighthouse — the Oldest Lighthouse on the Hudson River

Posted on July 26, 2022July 19, 2022by Jody Arneson
Stony Point Lighthouse

Come explore the oldest lighthouse along the Hudson River!

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  • biking
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    • budget-friendly day trip
    • C&O Canal
    • ecotourism
    • heritage tourism
    • Maryland
    • National Parks & Historic Sites
    • nature-focused
    • ruins

Biking the C&O Canal Towpath: 10 Delightful Miles from Williamsport

Posted on July 23, 2022July 24, 2022by Jody Arneson

Pedal through history along the C&O Canal towpath!

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • heritage tourism
    • historic houses
    • museums
    • National Parks & Historic Sites
    • New York

Exploring Equality at the Women’s Rights National Park

Posted on July 19, 2022September 13, 2022by Jody Arneson

If you believe all people are created equal, then this is the daytrip for you!

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    • dog friendly
    • ecotourism
    • gardens
    • heritage tourism
    • National Parks & Historic Sites
    • nature-focused
    • New Jersey

Discover a Hidden Botanical Garden Gem at Cross Estate Gardens

Posted on July 16, 2022July 24, 2022by Jody Arneson

This hidden garden is waiting your visit!

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • ecotourism
    • kayaking
    • Maryland
    • nature-focused

Go Kayaking on Dundee Creek at Marshy Point

Posted on July 12, 2022June 27, 2022by Jody Arneson

Explore the beauty of Dundee Creek from the water level!

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  • agritourism
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    • Hudson River Valley
    • New York
    • wineries

Sample the Wines of Brotherhood Winery

Posted on July 9, 2022July 19, 2022by Jody Arneson

This quaint winery dates to 1839 and offers tasting flights and guided tours of the underground cellars.

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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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