EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been changed to reflect the correct name of Kent Island, Maryland.聽
Deciding to save a little dough by not spending big on a spring break trip this year? There are plenty of fun-packed day trips for you and the kids near the D.C. region.
鈥淲e have access to Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, and with that comes so many different opportunities,鈥� Daniella Byck, lifestyle editor with , told 91欧美激情.
To make the most out of the trip with the kids, try to find a destination that can combine activities with other elements like outdoor access or historical significance.
Byck said a top destination that should be on your radar is Front Royal, Virginia, and its access to Shenandoah Valley.
鈥淵ou can tour the Skyline Caverns. You can rent kayaks, even at this time of year, and paddle down the Shenandoah River,鈥� said Byck about Front Royal, located around an hour-and-a-half drive from the District.
Visitors to Front Royal also have access to plenty of Shendoah National Forest trails, such as the
If you want more outdoor adventures, maybe head to Western Maryland鈥檚 Deep Creek Lake.
鈥� just finished their ski season, but they have a lot of other activities you can do in the spring. You can do their aerial adventures, the rope courses,鈥� said Byck. 鈥淭hey also have archery (and) the mountain coaster … If it’s a rainy day, you can take kids to fun land and go bumper cars.鈥�
Or, if you want an even more leisurely adventure, head to Kent Island in Maryland鈥檚 Queen Anne County which offers wetland biking trails that are a little less intense than other outdoor adventure options.
Hershey, Pennsylvania, is a two-and-a-half-hour drive from D.C. and offers Hershey Park and the more serene Hershey Gardens.
鈥淭hat’s great for kids who are really curious really want to interact with those butterflies,” Byck said.
West Virginia鈥檚 Harpers Ferry is also a solid option which gives you beautiful scenery and plenty of Civil War history, such as, where he tried to incite a slave rebellion.
Wherever you go, make sure you have a backup plan if it rains.
鈥淎pril showers bring May flowers,鈥� said Byck. 鈥淚 always scope out if I’m going on a particularly outdoorsy adventure … the closest movie theater, because there’s something about sometimes just catching a matinee when the weather’s a little dreary.鈥�
