Knot Stranded Getaways

Weekend getaways from Washington, DC

7 places within about 3 hours of Washington, DC, closest first. Locals go to get out of town, and visitors can add one to a city trip. Get there by car or by train.

Annapolis45 minHarpers Ferry1 hr 15 minShenandoah1 hr 30 minSt. Michaels1 hr 45 min

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7 getaways, closest first

  1. 45 minby car Annapolis The sailing capital, with a historic harbor and crab houses.
    • Romantic
    • Food
  2. 1 hr 15 minby car Harpers Ferry A historic town where two rivers meet in the mountains.
    • Adventure
    • Culture
  3. 1 hr 30 minby car Shenandoah Skyline Drive, caverns and mountain vineyards.
    • Mountains
    • Adventure
    • Romantic
  4. 1 hr 45 minby car St. Michaels An Eastern Shore harbor town on the Chesapeake.
    • Romantic
    • Relaxing
  5. 2 hrby train Philadelphia The birthplace of the country, with great food and art.
    • Food
    • Culture
  6. 2 hr 30 minby car Charlottesville Monticello and the vineyards of central Virginia.
    • Wine
    • Culture
  7. 2 hr 30 minby car Rehoboth Beach A boardwalk beach town with tax-free shopping.
    • Beach
    • Friends