5 Beautiful Spring Road Trips from Washington DC

5 Beautiful Spring Road Trips from Washington DC

Here are some great ideas for spring adventures. Check out these five ideas for spring road trips from Washington DC!

Spring across the northeast is a beautiful time of year. If your family is hoping to get away during spring break, but don’t want to travel too far from home, a road trip is the perfect option. Luckily, there are tons of amazing destinations within driving distance from Washington DC. Check out these five beautiful Spring road trips from Washington DC to start planning your Spring Break trip today.

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Fredericksburg

If you’re searching for a short day-trip option for your family this Spring, consider Fredericksburg. This historical town has a variety of activities for everyone in your family. History buffs can enjoy touring the four different Civil War battlefields around the city. Or you could take in the southern charm and history of the town itself on a fun trolley tour of Fredericksburg. After your tour, head downtown to do a little boutique shopping and eat some homemade custard.

Outdoor enthusiasts also have a variety of fun options at this Virginia location. Government island is great for hikers. The island features a classic tire swing and lots of rocks to climb on. While you’re there, you can take a peek at the quarry that supplied the sandstone blocks used in building the White House and Capitol buildings.

Ocean City

Beach vacations are a great way to spend spring break with your family. And with an amazing boardwalk filled with carnival rides and tons of junk food, Ocean City is a great choice for family road trip. There’s no shortage of fun at Ocean City, which features a variety of amusement parks from Frontier Town Western Theme Park to Jolly Roger Amusement Park. 

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For an escape from the hustle and bustle of Ocean City, take your family to Assateague Island National Seashore for the day. You can enjoy miles of untouched beaches and hundreds of wild ponies running free.

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Hershey, PA

What kid wouldn’t love to take a trip to the chocolate capital of the world? The kids will have a blast at Hershey Park, where they can enjoy fun rides and delicious chocolate. But Hershey Park isn’t the only thing this fun destination has to offer.

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Hershey Gardens is beautiful in the spring and features an amazing butterfly house your kids will love. And ZooAmerica is another great family-friendly option featuring 20 animals from five different regions of the country.

One of the best parts of this destination is all the ways you can enjoy chocolate. Adults in the family can have a chocolate spa day. And the entire family can have fun creating their own candy bars, eating an entire meal of chocolate, and learning about the history of the candy.

Philadelphia

For a city adventure this spring, Philadelphia is a great choice for your family. Your kids will love the Please Touch Museum, which features a ton of great interactive exhibits and activities from puppets to a carousel.

Animal lovers can’t miss a visit to America’s first zoo – the Philadelphia Zoo. With nearly 1,300 animals and a cool animal travel train, your kids may want to spend an entire day at this fun attraction.

Adventure Aquarium is another great option for animal lovers that features a 700,000 gallon tank filled with sea turtles, sharks, schooling fish, and stingrays. Philadelphia is also home to a few fun educational activities, like the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Franklin Institute.

For some unique city fun, head to one of the several amazing parks throughout Philadelphia. Franklin Square is a fun park with a carousel and a large playground. Morris Arboretum at the University of Pennsylvania features a cool tree adventure that gives you kids a chance to walk on bridges in the trees.

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And Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse is a huge playhouse designed for younger kids that has a 44-foot wooden slide. After visiting a park, head to Spruce Street Harbor to see docked boats and have some fun swinging in hammocks and playing games in the cargo container arcade.

Cheat River

Outdoor lovers will have a blast at this fun West Virginia destination. The draw of Cheat River is the amazing opportunities for family-friendly whitewater rafting. Cheat River Outfitters on the Cheat Narrows is the place to go for rafting. There, you’ll also find places for rock climbing, cave exploration, and paintball. The area also has some great hiking trails. Check out Monongahela Riverfront Rail Trail for an easy, kid-friendly hike.

This area is also home to a zoo and working alpaca farm that is open for tours. Indoor fun is also available. The Spark Imagination and Science Center has a variety of fun exhibits, including a fossil dig and space weather station. The area also has a trampoline park and bowling alley if your family needs an escape from the outdoor adventure.