![]() Explore the area’s many historical attractions by golf cart, which can be rented and legally driven around the town. Visitors can enjoy swimming and fishing at the beaches or break out the boat and kayak. Located within a 90-minute drive south of DC, Colonial Beach boasts Virginia’s second-largest beach front along Virginia’s Northern Neck peninsula. About 20 minutes away in Kingsville, Gunpowder Lodge serves fried green tomatoes topped with lump crab, soft shell crabs, and burgers that you can savor under an umbrella at one of the outdoor picnic tables.ĭistance from DC: An hour and 15 minutes Liz Albro Photography/Shutterstock Across the street, you’ll find Hunan chicken and other Chinese specialties available to go from Asian Wok. Pick up pancakes, breakfast burritos, and sandwiches to go from Kelly’s Kitchen & Bakery in Middle River. If you don’t bring your own cooler, head to one of the cafes and restaurants just outside the park. Maryland residents pay $5 per person and non-residents pay $7 during weekends and holidays from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and $3 during the week or $5 for non-residents.īathrooms, picnic tables, and a full menu of bites at the Riverside Grille are all available. Divided into six areas, the Hammerman Area offers the perfect city escape with a low-key, well-maintained beach. Located 60 miles northeast of DC, Gunpowder Falls State Park features 120 miles of trails for hiking and biking, kayaking, fishing, and a marina. ![]() Gunpowder Falls State Park: Hammerman Area or a decadent dessert combo that combines pudding, cupcakes, and ice cream at Smallcakes. Order fresh-baked breads from Bakers & Co. If all of that’s not enough, you can fill up on baked goods at one of the outstanding bakeries in the area. Popular with politicos, the old-school Chick & Ruth’s Delly offers hearty breakfasts, six-pound milkshakes, and thick corned beef sandwiches that can be enjoyed on the sidewalk, indoors, or wrapped up to go. Seafood lovers can also head to the ever-popular restaurant Carrol’s Creek Cafe. Get fresh and jumbo lump crabs from the longstanding Cantler’s Riverside Inn. On the way there, make a stop in the state’s scenic historic capital to grab a bite for your picnic or stop for lunch on the way there. Landlubbers can hike the trails through the pine forest and marshes where they can spot birds and other wildlife. The calm waters of the Chesapeake Bay make it a good swimming spot while the pavilions make it ideal for picnicking. ![]() The summer entrance fee is $4 per person during the week and $5 on holidays and weekends. The 786-acre park has long been a summer day trip destination for DMV residents seeking to beat the heat without crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
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