Things to Do

DuPonts and Wyeths Lived Here

The Brandywine Valley gave rise to two 20th-century dynasties: one aristocratic and one artistic. Their homes can tell you stories.

Get Away: Chincoteague’s Marina Bay Hotel & Suites

The sleepy island town has a new boutique hotel.

Get Away: Anchored Inn at Hidden Harbour Marina

Need a break from city life? Head to this sleepy waterfront spot.

Watch Impressionist Painters in Action

You can see their landscapes unfold before your very eyes during the annual Plein Air Easton festival in Easton, Maryland.

Get Away: Philly’s New American History Museum

The Museum of the American Revolution will take you back to 1776.

What’s in Your Beach Bag?

Top-selling books at the Barnes & Noble in Clarendon as of May 2, compared with Barnes & Noble stores nationwide and online at www.bn.com

Get Away: Nemacolin Woodlands Resort

The Pennsylvania golf and spa destination has made some upgrades.

Get Away: Belle Grove Plantation

The birthplace of James Madison is now a bed-and-breakfast.
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A Topic Other YA Authors Wouldn’t Tackle

Tammar Stein's novel for middle-schoolers, The Six-Day Hero, explores conflict in Israel's West Bank.

Take the Kids Fishing

Family Fishing Adventures in Annapolis caters to young anglers.

The Return of the Creative Salon

A series of Arlington gatherings brings together artists, musicians, designers and storytellers.

Coming Soon: Somaliland, a Documentary

Falls Church filmmaker Ben Powell is a co-director.