5 Great Kid-Friendly Beaches
Find kayak rentals, beach 'diamonds' and a pony swim on these road-trip worthy shores. 🏖
Style & Travel
Shop Local: Bethany Slater Ceramics
Find her pretty mugs, bowls and planters at pop-ups and festivals around the DMV. Musical note: She also makes oboe reeds.
Get Away: Omni Bedford Springs Resort in Pennsylvania
Set in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, this historic property has played host to 13 U.S. presidents.
Get Away: Baltimore's Ulysses Hotel
For campy fun, book a stay at this John Waters-inspired property in Charm City's Mount Vernon neighborhood.
Explore the Mallows Bay Ghost Fleet, a Ship Graveyard
Filled with history, this sunken fleet about 30 miles down the Potomac from D.C. is now an ecological paradise.
Shop Local: Oh Eleven Studio
Say it with paper. Patricia Okrasinski Heffner's boutique studio specializes in bespoke invitations and wedding stationery.
Take a Break With These Local Weekend Getaways
Immerse yourself in culture, catch some rays or ride the river with these quick vacation ideas, all within driving distance. 🚗
Shop Local: Eco Jewelry by Maria Irene Weinz
The Arlington designer uses ethically-mined precious metals, recycled gemstones and lab-grown diamonds, and recycles most of her metal waste.
Virginia Has a New Winery with Spectacular Mountain Views
Owned by Arlingtonians Tom and Deanna Herrity, Crimson Lane Vineyards is a labor of love.
Get Away: Roanoke's Liberty Trust Hotel
Housed inside a vintage bank building, this boutique hotel wins points for its grand Beaux Arts design.
Where to Eat and Drink in Pittsburgh
More than a sports town with a gritty past, the ’Burgh has a food scene full of surprises.
Shop Local: Trapillo Art
Made in Arlington using recycled textile waste fabrics, these colorful baskets are fun and functional.
Hop a Seaplane to the Big Apple
Tailwind Air's fleet of turboprop planes also provides transport to coastal destinations in New York and New England.
Get Away: The Quoin Hotel
Tucked inside a vintage bank building in Wilmington, Delaware, this boutique property has loads of character.
Shop Local: Sol Brothers Candle Co.
Made in Arlington, these candles with affirmational messages celebrate the Black and African Diasporic community.
9 Special Gifts for Valentine's Day
Shop local for your sweetheart with love-inspiring items from these Arlington-area makers and boutiques. 🌷
For Artsy Out-of-Town Guests: D.C.'s CitizenM Hotel
Visitors can stay in style at this colorful, cool boutique hotel in NoMa near Union Station.
Shop Local: Privé Roses
Forget the long stems. Here's a chic new way to say, 'I love you' with a classic Valentine's Day flower. 🌹
