DC area MM getaways

[simpsongal]

DH and I are off next week. We were supposed to visit my family but that fell through. So we're looking to get out of town for a couple of days. Any recommednations? We were thinking Middleburg and/or Shenandoah.

Bonus points for specific recommendations that are inexpensive! Realistically, we'd like to spend less than $500. I was hoping to save money by going mid week.

We haven't had a real vacation in over 2 years - definitely need to address that soon.

[aspentosh]

What do you want to do? Relax? Shop? Eat a ton?

[simpsongal]

Probably relax, maybe hike and explore nature (like apple picking or something). I wouldn't mind window-shopping in funky stores. Maybe a meal out or two but I wouldn't call eating out the focus. Canoeing would be fun.

[Deleted]

What about Deep Creek? mid-week you may be able to find a rental for relatively cheap.

[womet]

We went to St. Michael's for our 1st anniversary get away. We stayed in a B&B and had a great time.

[aspentosh]

I was going to suggest both of the above- Deep Creek or St. Michaels. We also do Winchester once (Inn at Vaucluse Spring). Horseback riding, golf range, etc nearby.

[y4m]

Thirding St. Michaels. I also highly recommend Charlottesville if you've never been--great food, breweries, and wineries.

[simpsongal]

vaucluse spring looks nice! so does deep creek. thanks all!

ETA: Where is St. Michael's? VA? MD?

[Norticprincess]

If you've already don St. Michaels there is a groupon for Oxford which is another cute town quite close.
www.groupon.com/deals/ga-sandaway-waterfront-lodging?c=all&p=7

[Deleted]

Oct 3, 2012 8:52:27 GMT -5 simpsongal said:

vaucluse spring looks nice! so does deep creek. thanks all!

ETA: Where is St. Michael's? VA? MD?

St Michaels is in MD. It's on the Miles River. I love St. Michaels (that is where my parents live) and its not far from DC (my mom commutes daily to bethesda) - most of the tourists actually come from DC so it makes it kind of pricey, which is why I didn't suggest it but during the week shouldn't be too bad. but there is a ton of stuff to do, good shopping, and great restaurants and not all of them are expensive.

[Norticprincess]

Oct 3, 2012 8:52:27 GMT -5 simpsongal said:

vaucluse spring looks nice! so does deep creek. thanks all!

ETA: Where is St. Michael's? VA? MD?

Maryland. Cross the bay bridge, take 50 to 33

[Deleted]

We did Skyline Drive one October when we lived there. It was gorgeous. We stayed in a cabin that was at a campground, but it's been so long I can't remember the name of it.

[mrshandy]

You could do Shenandoah maybe the Sperryville area.

Have you ever hiked Old Rag Mountain? It's beautiful, fun, and free!

There are a lot of wineries around that could fill your day as well.

Charlottesville is awesome as well you should definitely do that someday.

[aspentosh]

Oooh, Old Rag. Definitely a great hike.

[ssmjlm]

We rented a cabin in Luray for our 2nd anniversary and that was fun. It was also pet friendly, and Sadie loved exploring. We also went to a local pumpkin farm.

[simpsongal]

We were leaning towards skyline drive and that area. But I found an inexpensive cabin in Deep Creek. What a fun decision. We've done C'ville quote a bit and will continue to do so (DH went to UVA - it's his Graceland).
Old Rag Mountain - fun name.

[satama]

We did Gettysburg a couple of years ago and it was pretty good for a short trip. Of course you can tour the battlefields, but the actual town had some cute shops and restaurants and stuff. We actually camped with the inlaws so I do t know about hotel prices though and some of the surrounding areas seemed questionnable.

Lancaster can be fun, and cheap. There are some fun pumpkin patches and stuff this time of year. Amish markets. Strausburg railroad is a fun activity.

Annapolis if you can find a deal, but there is no nature. You can do a nice boatride though and there are tons of good restaurants and bars and some little shops.

[Norticprincess]

Oct 3, 2012 9:54:55 GMT -5 satama said:

We did Gettysburg a couple of years ago and it was pretty good for a short trip. Of course you can tour the battlefields, but the actual town had some cute shops and restaurants and stuff. We actually camped with the inlaws so I do t know about hotel prices though and some of the surrounding areas seemed questionable. .

How is a bunch of farm land questionable?

[satama]

Oct 3, 2012 10:06:57 GMT -5 Norticprincess said:

Oct 3, 2012 9:54:55 GMT -5 satama said:

We did Gettysburg a couple of years ago and it was pretty good for a short trip. Of course you can tour the battlefields, but the actual town had some cute shops and restaurants and stuff. We actually camped with the inlaws so I do t know about hotel prices though and some of the surrounding areas seemed questionable. .

How is a bunch of farm land questionable?

I dont know. Lol. I don't think I really meant questionable. More like there didn't seem like things to do/places to stay. I just worded poorly.

[rubytue]

Berkley Springs? Nearby hiking and the hot springs!

[mrshandy]

Oct 3, 2012 9:16:27 GMT -5 simpsongal said:

We were leaning towards skyline drive and that area. But I found an inexpensive cabin in Deep Creek. What a fun decision. We've done C'ville quote a bit and will continue to do so (DH went to UVA - it's his Graceland).
Old Rag Mountain - fun name.

Yes. I think I knew that.

[satama]

Oct 3, 2012 10:14:55 GMT -5 rubytue said:

Berkley Springs? Nearby hiking and the hot springs!

This was going to be another one of my suggestions. I know they have an apple butter festival in the fall. Might want to check the dates for that.

[Norticprincess]

Oct 3, 2012 10:14:30 GMT -5 satama said:

Oct 3, 2012 10:06:57 GMT -5 Norticprincess said:

How is a bunch of farm land questionable?

I dont know. Lol. I don't think I really meant questionable. More like there didn't seem like things to do/places to stay. I just worded poorly.

I can agree on that depending on the season.
If you hit them during special events (it is apple festival season) there are quite a few things to do.