Stroll about the quaint and charming downtown Leesburg, also known as Claire's hometown! Nearby sites include: Red Rock Wilderness Overlook, George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor, Oatlands Historic House & Gardens, and Morven Park.
Enjoy the beautiful views of Loudoun County at one of its many wineries and breweries! See the Loudoun County Wine Trail Guide and LoCo Ale Trail Guide for a comprehensive list.
Did you know camping in Shenandoah National Park was Michael & Claire's first getaway as a couple? Enjoy a visit to this stunning national park, full of cascading waterfalls, mountain views, and fields of wildflowers. If you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of a black bear!
Check out the spectacular falls and rushing white water at Great Falls Park, situated on 800 acres along the banks of the Potomac River. A favorite childhood destination for Michael, where his dad Dan would take him and Andrew “rock climbing” (with a mandatory stop at 7-Eleven for Slurpees on the way home).
Explore all DC has to offer - Museums, monuments, galleries, restaurants, and more!
Founded in 1889, the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute sits on 163 acres in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Rock Creek Park and is home to more than 2,100 animals representing almost 400 different species. And it's free to visit! Come say hi to our new panda friends, and channel your inner Claire with a mandatory stop at the Small Mammal House.
Harpers Ferry is a historic town in West Virginia that's home to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. The town is located at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, where Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia meet. The town / park includes museums, monuments, historic buildings, and miles of trails.