31 Epic Day Trips from Washington, DC (By a Former Local)

Are you looking to break away from the Capital City for a day and explore some of the amazing sights nearby? Here are the top day trips from Washington, DC. Learn more

In this story, I’m highlighting the very best places to visit outside Washington, DC, for an unforgettable and epic day trip.

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Explore the Chesapeake and Ohio (C and O) Canal

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Arlington, Virginia

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George Washington’s Mount Vernon

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Great Falls Park

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