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from DayTripper 2023 - Summer Edition

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n “The Blair Witch Project” (1999): Although the majority of the movie was filmed in Maryland, some scenes were shot in the woods of Loudoun County, adding to the eerie atmosphere of the found footage horror film.

Leesburg is the heart of Loudoun County. Book a public art tour in the charming downtown Arts and Cultural District, and be sure to stop in some of the boutique shops, bustling restaurants and breweries. Two historic houses – Dodona Manor, the home of the World War II Gen. George C. Marshall, and Oatlands, a plantation just outside town – provide beautiful gardens and tours for the history-lover in your group. The new ION International Training Center, a world-class skating rink, offers both public skating and lessons.

Middleburg and Waterford, located at the southern and northern tips of the county respectively, are unique getaways. Middleburg was a famous retreat for the Kennedys, and the area is known for its annual Middleburg Film Festival and its Christmas parade, complete with horse-drawn carriages and hounds. Come for the equestrian community and National Sporting Library and Museum, but stay for the one-of-a-kind shops (such as the authentically German Christmas Sleigh) and eateries. Waterford, a former mill town with narrow streets and a historic Black school, is a hidden gem that comes alive during the Waterford Fair every October. Regional artisans demonstrate and sell their handicrafts, and residents offer tours of homes dating from before the Revolutionary War.

Purcellville is a perfect central hub to explore Loudoun’s wine country. Several local vineyards are within an easy drive, and for spirit drinkers, Catoctin Creek Distilling Company crafts organic and award-winning whiskey, gin and brandy in-house at its downtown tasting room. Recently, the town has become known for its thrifting and antiques scene: Nostalgia sells high-quality, vintage clothing; It’s Bazaar and Re-Love It sell records, antiques, and secondhand goods; and thrift shops like Graffiti & Silk or Blue Ridge Hospice benefit local charities.

LET’S EAT (AND DRINK)!

Loudoun touts its wine country and ale trail for good reason – with more than 50 wineries and 30 breweries, several located near breath-taking mountain views, it’s a real destination for wine and craft beer connoisseurs. Pick up an Ale Trail passport or Wine Trail guide from Leesburg’s Loudoun County Visitors Center to get started, and be sure to check out the new E-bike tour of three Leesburg area wineries. For a day trip in itself, try the Crooked Run Collective in Sterling, where you can try Virginia-made wines, beers, ciders and seltzers, multiple dining options and regular events.

Loudoun’s food scene is equally vibrant, with global and uber-local fare alike. Middleburg’s Thaiverse, Leesburg’s 5 Tara Indian Cuisine and Purcellville’s Petit Loulou Creperie plate up authentic international cuisine. For local crowd-pleasers, try Monk’s BBQ, Market Burger, or Bia Kitchen in Purcellville or The Conche, Buford’s Biscuits, or Shoes Cup and Cork in Leesburg. For a luxurious sit-down experience, Goodstone Inn & Restaurant in Middleburg offers gorgeous country views and award-winning cuisine, while The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm outside Lovettsville sources all of its food on-site and has a seasonal menu.

— By Elizabeth Stinnette

Fastfacts

NAMESAKES

Frederick County: Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales, the eldest son of King George II.

WINCHESTER:

Col. James Wood

FOUNDED

Frederick County: 1743

Winchester: 1744

48 hours of old-time charm

The Winchester area offers numerous ways to enjoy the outdoors – from al fresco dining, to hiking, beautiful gardens, farm markets with wide open spaces and evenings under the stars at the drive-in theater!

Check into the historic George Washington Hotel in the heart of Old Town Winchester, just feet from the pedestrian mall, with buildings dating back 275-plus years.

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George Washington, Stonewall Jackson, Patsy Cline and many others have walked these same streets.

Take a self-guided History & Architecture walking tour of Old Town (brochures available at the visitors center), and then grab dinner at any one of the 20plus local restaurants, many with outdoor dining.

After dinner, enjoy a craft beer at one of our six craft breweries, try one of our three wineries or taste cider from local apples at Winchester Ciderworks.

Day 2

For breakfast and a great cup of coffee, check out the Hideaway Café or local favorite Bonnie Blue Southern Market & Bakery. Spend the rest of the morning exploring the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. The museum hosts traveling art exhibitions, in addition to interpreting the history and culture of the Shenandoah Valley. Take time to relax and stroll through seven acres of spectacular gardens. The outdoor exhibition, Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks will be on display through Sept. 4.

Head south in the afternoon for a tour of Belle Grove Plantation, and grab lunch on the way at Shaffer’s BBQ and Market or West Oaks Farm

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n Apple Capital of the World: Winchester has been dubbed the “Apple Capital of the World” due to its significant apple industry. The fertile soils and favorable climate in the region make it an ideal area for apple orchards and production.

n Ghost Tours and Haunted History: Winchester has a reputation for being haunted, with numerous ghost stories and legends associated with the city. Various ghost tours are available for those interested in exploring Winchester’s spooky side.

n Apple Blossom Festival: Winchester hosts the annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, a multi-day event that

Market. Belle Grove is an authentic 1797 Manor House that was the home of Nelly Madison Hite, President James Madison’s sister, and its landscape offers panoramic mountain and pastoral views.

While exploring the county’s country roads, drop by Richard’s Fruit Market for a refreshing homemade peach milkshake or Marker-Miller Orchards and Bakery for some famous apple cider donuts, baked on site daily.

Finally, check out the showtimes at the Family Drive-In Theatre in nearby Stephens City and catch a flick under the stars.

Purchase tickets online in advance, they sell out quickly!

Day 3

Sleep in on your second morning and have brunch on the lakeside patio at Region’s 117, Village Square Restaurant or Oak Stone Pizza. Then head out for a leisurely paddle on the nearby Shenandoah River or Lake Frederick, take a dip in a mountain lake at the Cove Campground’s sandy beach or take a hike to the beautiful overlook at Eagle Rock on the Tuscarora Trail. It’s the picture-perfect ending to a refreshing getaway!

celebrates the arrival of spring and the blooming apple orchards.

n Historic Walking Mall: Winchester’s downtown area features a vibrant and pedestrian-friendly Historic Walking Mall. The mall is lined with shops, restaurants, and galleries housed in beautifully preserved historic buildings. It’s a popular destination for locals and visitors to enjoy shopping and dining.

n Walkin’ After Midnight: Winchester is the birthplace of the legendary country music singer Patsy Cline. The house where she was born has been preserved and turned into a museum, allowing fans to learn about her life and career.

Richmond Nascar Cup Series Playoffs

Sunday July 30 3:00 p.m. $159 per personincludes race ticket and bus transportation. First responders with ID will collect acomplimentar yNASCAR Challenge Coin.

Atlantic City 3day Summer Special

Wednesday-Friday August 30-September 13 days/2nights $299 per person (doubleoccupancy) includes 2nights lodging at Margaretville at Resorts HotelCasino along the world famousboardwalk.. Perpersonbonus:$25 Bonus, 2-$25 Meal Credits

Smoky Mountain Adventure

Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Sunday –ThursdaySeptember 10`-14 $1049 per person(double occupancy). Includes: 8

Meals,.5 Shows: Hatfield &McCoy Dinner

Feud, ComedyBarn, Countr yTonight, Soul of Motown and DollyParton’sPirates Voyagedinner show. Tour of Smoky Mountains,Titanic, Dollywood Admission.

The Texas Tour San Antonio And Dallas

Dallas and San AntonioSunday September 24Friday September 29. 6days/ 5nights. $2249 per person (doubleoccupancy) includes:roundtrip airfare fromBWI, roundtrip airport transportation, five nights lodging including three on the Riverwalk, two in Dallas,ninemeals Tours of San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth. Alamo, Imax film “The Price of Freedom”, El Mercardo, privatecanal barge,Southfork Ranch, GeorgeW.BushLibrar y, Sixth FloorMuseum, Cowboys StadiumTour,Billy Bob’sTexas (world’slargest honky tonk), freetime on the Riverwalk.

New England Fall Foliage Tour

Monday-Friday October 2-6, 2023 5days/4 nights $1199 per person (double occupancy), 4nightslodging in Tilton, NH, eight meals including aLobster Bake with entertainment, Ride on the Cog Railroad to the Summit of Mt Washington and back, Cruise on MS Mt. Washington, GuidedTourofKennebunkport ,Walkers Point, Stonewall Kitchen, Scenic train ride with boxed lunch.

Niagara Falls

Monday October9-ThursdayOctober 12 $689 per person(doubleoccupancy) 3nights lodging, 3 breakfasts, 3dinners, Hornblower Cruise Voyageto the Falls, guided tour of Niagara Falls,Skylon Tower, Welland Shipping Canal, FloralClock,GregFrewin Theatre, Winer yTour,Niagara-on-the-Lake.Passport required.

Branson Adventure

5days/ Sunday October 15- Thursday October 19 $1829 per person (doubleoccupancy)round trip motorcoach to BWI, round trip nonstop air to St. Louis, motorcoachfromSt. Louis to Branson, and throughout your tour,four nights lodgingatHotel Grand Victorian in Branson, nine meals, seven shows including Oak Ridge Boys, Neil Diamond Tribute, Clay Cooper,Pierce Arrowpresents Decades, Esther at Sight & Sound, Doug Gabriel, GreatPassion Play with Holy Land Tour,Dogwood Canyon, Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Local Branson guide.

Myrtle Beach Adventure

Sunday -Thursday October 22-26 $849 per person (double occupancy) includes 4nights oceanfront accommodations, 8Meals, 3Shows: One The Show at Alabama Theater,Time Warp at Carolina Opr y, Legends in Concert.2-hour eco cruise of Murrells Inlet, Shopping at Broadway at the Beach.

Atlantic City Margaritaville At Resorts Hotel Casino Overnight

Sunday-MondayOctober 29-30$179 per person (doubleoccupancy) includes overnight lodging at MargaritavilleatResorts Hotel Casino along the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk PerPerson Bonus Package: $15 Bonus, $25 MealCredit.

Las Vegas

5Days/ 4Nights, Monday–Friday November 6-10 $879 per person (double occupancy) Includes: Round-Trip Motorcoach to BWI, Round-trip non-stop air to Las Vegas, Roundtrip Airport to HotelTransfers, 4nights accommodations at the fabulous Excalibur Hotel&Casino.

Nashville Countrychristmas At Gaylord Opryland Resort

Friday-Monday December 15-18 Nashville Countr y Christmas $1979 per person (double occupancy). includes roundtrip airfare,roundtripbus to BWI, 3 nights lodging at Gaylord Opryland Resort., 6Meals,four shows includingChristmas DinnershowinballroomatGaylordOpr yland Resort with Darr yl Worley and friends, Amy Grant &Vince Gill at theRyman, General Jackson Showboat Luncheon Cruise with entertainment., GrandOle Opry,

KEY WEST,FLORIDA

Monday-Thursday January 22-25, 2024$2079per person (double occupancy) round trip air fromDulles to Key West, roundtrip transportation to DullesAirport, round trip trolley transportation to and from hotel. 3nights in Key West at Florida Keys and Key West Lodging Association’s“Propertyofthe Year”, theDoubletree GrandKey Resort located amile from the airport. Complimentar ytransportation fromhotel to DuvalStreetand the beaches.

New Orleans Pre Mardi Gras 2024

Monday Februar y5-FridayFebruar y9, 2024 $1999 per person (doubleoccupancy)

Roundtrip airfare from Baltimore to New Orleans, 5days ,4 nights accommodations in French Quarter7Meals New Orleans School of Cooking, comprehensive city tour of New Orleans, Mardi Gras World Museum, National World WarIIMuseum (including4D film), SteamboatNatchez Harbor Cruise, Louisiana Swamp Boat tour,and reser ved parade bleacher seating for four parades in New Orleans

NEW YORK CITY

ADay On Your Own

$95 per person

SaturdaySeptember 9

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SaturdayDecember 9

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SaturdayDecember 23

Atlantic City 1day

$77per person, Bonus to be determined.

Saturday June 17

Saturday July 29

Saturday August 19

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Saturday October 14

WIND CREEK CASINO

Bethlehem, PA

$53per person, $30 Bonus

Saturday July8

SaturdaySeptember 30

OCEAN CITY

$79 per person

Saturday July22

SaturdayOctober21Sunfest

MOSES AT SIGHT &SOUND

Lancaster,PA

$155 perperson Includesshowand meal

Friday August18

MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS

Friday December 1

$155per person

Includes show and meal

Orioles At Home

Wednesday July19vs. Dodgers 1:05 p.m. AllYou Can EatClubSeats $129, Terrace Box $119

Saturday August 5vs. Mets 7:05 p.m. All YouCan Eat Club Seats $149, Terrace Box $119 Eddie Murray Booblehead

Tuesday September 12 vs.Cardinals All YouCan EatClub Seats $119, Terrace Box $89

Museum Of The Bible

Saturday July 29 Washington, DC $89.Includes museum admission, early access, stop at PentagonMall after museum visit.

AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE CHRISTMAS SHOW

Thursday December 83:00 p.m.Lancaster, THEFIRST NOEL

$139per person includes ticket andmealatShady Maples following the show.

RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

Monday November27$199per person includes showticket, Orchestra seating, free timeinNew York City.The RadioCityMusic Spectacular featuring the world famousRockettes at RadioCity Music Hall in New York.