Escape Magazine Winter 2023

DRIVE D.C. Crammed with historical landmarks and vibrant cities, the USA’s Capital Region offers all sorts of adventure. On this two-week road trip, you can discover Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia, and loads of exciting attractions along the way.

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a number of must-see sites. You can browse the Baltimore Museum of Art, and see Fort McHenry – the defence of which inspired the USA’s national anthem, ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’. Drive along the Historic National Road into neighbouring Virginia, where you can discover the hiking trails and waterfalls of Shenandoah National Park. Then, spend some time sipping in Charlottesville – a town famous for its wineries – and exploring Virginia’s bustling capital, Richmond. We’d also recommend visiting America’s Historic Triangle, made up of Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown. Restored to its 18th-century appearance, Williamsburg brings its colonial past

Start your trip in the USA’s capital city, Washington DC, where you can learn more about the nation’s history. Walk the length of the National Mall to see the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the World War Two Memorial, and the Capitol Building. Make sure you also tick off the Thomas Jefferson Memorial and the White House. Next stop, Baltimore. Maryland’s biggest city has a brilliant dining scene and

to life through tours and theatrical re enactments. Elsewhere, Jamestown – the first English settlement – and Yorktown, where the American Revolution ended, are peppered with museums and time-stamped buildings. Wrap things up with some downtime on the coast. You can stroll along the sands of Chesapeake Bay and Virginia Beach. Then drive to Annapolis to embark on a scenic harbour cruise, and enjoy cocktails in waterfront bars.

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