A farm, brewery and vineyard with picnic tables and stunning views of the valley outside of Lexington, VA, an ideal weekend destination from Washington, DC

18 Fun Family Weekend Getaways From Washington, DC

One of the great things about Washington, DC is that it’s an easy drive to a lot of great kid-friendly weekend getaways. Within a few hours …

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I am Eileen Gunn a native New Yorker, consumer journalist, fearless world traveler and mom of one. I have written a career-advice book that took lessons from extreme-sports athletes, climbed a volcano in the pitch black and gone kayaking in a typhoon. I have traveled to more than 35 countires and have taken her now-teen to more than 20 countries on four continents. I launched FamiliesGo! to give parents the tools and information they need to plan amazing, memorable family vacations quickly and easily. I love to connect my readers with travel and consumer brands that understand what parents need and want on their family vacations. Contact me by email at [email protected]

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