6 Unforgettable Road Trips To Take Around Washington DC Before You Die

Washington DC is one of the best places for road trips. It’s close to so many different incredible locations and attractions. You can always find some place that’s within driving distance to enjoy. Whether you want to try the best restaurants in the area, see beautiful fall foliage or the best abandoned places, these six road trips you need to take in DC before you die.

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There are so many incredible restaurants in the DC area. We tried to find the best and most iconic DC restaurants for this road trip so that from you can get a full day’s of delicious DC dining. Follow the interactive map here.

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Are you looking for a piece of the past or want to experience some thrills and chills of the remnants of these places? Washington DC is a place that provides so much history and some of that history is still apparent all over the city. If you want a look at the city’s past, take this road trip to see the city’s most abandoned places. You can view the interactive map here.

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This is the perfect summer road trip if you are looking for gorgeous views. DC is central to many beautiful coasts and the lighthouses that are historic and Instagram-worthy. This 11 hour road trip is a great weekend getaway. You can view the interactive map here.

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When the leaves start changing colors in the fall, the roads around Washington DC look like they are straight out of a post card. Your fall foliage road trip will take you from Virginia through DC and up into Harpers Ferry you can see the most incredible colors. You can view the interactive map here.

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The politics here is not the only scary part of DC. When the ghouls and goblins come out, you might want to go hunting for real ghosts. This road trip takes you to the most haunted and scariest places in DC. If you’re really brave, head out at night to get the most of the experience! You can view the interactive map here.

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DC and the surrounding areas do not mess around when it comes to Christmas lights! For magical experience, you will want to grab some hot chocolate and your favorite holiday tunes as you experience this amazing Christmas lights road trip. You can view the interactive map here.

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