Off the Grid in the Mid-Atlantic
Three hideaways where you can unplug and recharge.
Driving Range
Explore Colonial History in St. Mary’s County, Maryland
What to see and do in Leonardtown, St. Mary's City and St. Clement's Island.
Wining and Dining in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley
Savor the scenery (and some stellar cooking) at these bucolic restaurants and inns.
Good Libations in Nelson County
Locavores will find fine wine, craft beer and tasty spirits under the micro-appellation "Nelson 151" near Charlottesville.
Philly Me Up: A Philadelphia Food Tour
The City of Brotherly Love is on fire with destination-worthy restaurants and bars.
Christmas in Middleburg
Celebrate the season the old-fashioned way in this historic Virginia town.
Tall Ships Carry Tall Tales in Chestertown, Maryland
Maritime history and legends abound during the colonial town's annual Downrigging Weekend, Oct. 29-Nov 1.
Escape to Cape May
With its Victorian mansions, antique shops and five-and-dime, the historic town is both a beach destination and a nostalgia trip.
A Road Trip Through West Virginia History
Travel back in time with a vintage locomotive ride, pioneer cabins, recreated mining towns and more.
Discover Fly-Fishing in the Virginia Piedmont
There's an art to catching trout at Rose River Farm in Madison County. I took a lesson.
Spa Weekends at the Inn at Perry Cabin
Winter blues got you down? Book a spa weekend getaway in Maryland or Virginia.
In Richmond, A Thriving Arts Scene
Once the ignominious capital of the U.S. Confederacy, Richmond is now known for something entirely different: a progressive and thriving arts scene.
Song and Dance
A journey along Virginia’s Crooked Road finds folksy mountain towns where old-time music is alive and well, and the grass is always blue.
Bite-Size New York
Want a true taste of the Big Apple? Take a food tour, sample a little of everything and then walk it off.
A Fair to Remember
Now in its 70th year, the Waterford Homes Tour & Crafts Exhibit stands out in a long list of terrific fall festivals.
All the Pretty Horses
Chincoteague Island offers small-town charm, miles of pristine coastline and something other beaches do not: wild ponies.
Apple of My Eye
Naturalists, artists and food lovers converge in Sperryville, a quaint town that was once home to a bountiful apple trade.
The Bridges of Washington County
Once military strongholds and thoroughfares of commerce, these scenic landmarks now draw history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts.
Walk on the Wild Side
If untouched wilderness and extreme conditions are your idea of heaven, the Canaan Valley is calling.
Fresh Take
UVA and Monticello aren’t the only attractions in Charlottesville. It’s also a locavore’s paradise.
Fields of (Big) Dreams
Where do baseball legends come from? Visit a minor league ballpark this summer and you may see one in the making.
