2 Day Itinerary: The Best Things to do in Orange VA Only 75 miles from Washington, DC nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains is the historic small town of Orange, Virginia. This quaint town is big on hospitality and American history.  As the hometown of two American presidents (James Madison and Zachary Taylor), there’s plenty to do for history wonks.  But if you’re craving a laid-back family-friendly leisurely town full of locals who’re eager for…

Spending a Day at The Market at Grelen in Orange VA While visiting Orange, Virginia, we stopped by The Market at Grelen for lunch. Before visiting, I knew that the Market doubled as a pick your own farm, but I had no idea it has a cute garden shop and trails. The beauty of the place and the sheer number of family-friendly things to do. The Market at Grelen is situated on a sprawling, picturesque…

Top 7 Best Family Weekend Getaways from Washington, DC As the capital of the United States, Washington, D.C. is a major city with a large population. Even though there is so much to see and do in DC, sometimes it’s nice to get away for the weekend. It’s especially nice to go somewhere outdoorsy to get some fresh air away from the city life. Fortunately, DC is in a central area that makes it easy…

10 Tips to Avoid Car Sickness in Kids My family and I joined the masses on the open road to take a family road trip from Washington, DC to Nashville, Tennessee, which takes 10+ hours.  We anticipated making frequent stops, so we could eat and stretch our legs. But we quickly discovered that our four-year-old gets carsick. Our daughter got nauseous and vomited about 30 minutes are each meal while we are on the road. …

Top 7 Places to See Fall Foliage in the Shenandoah Valley Each year, people travel from all over the world to experience the fall foliage of the Shenandoah Valley in all of its glory. There are glistening waterfalls surrounded by trees and drives down roads painted red and yellow from the falling leaves.  Shenandoah Valley is located in the western portion of Virginia and is bounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east.  No…

Top 10 Best Fall Foliage Road Trips in the US The United States is filled with scenic drives that attract tourists from all over the world.  During the fall these scenic routes are transformed into an oasis of autumn beauty. The leaves change from green to vibrant hues of reds, and oranges providing a spectacular view of nature.  From the Pacific Northwest to New England, there are tons of epic road trip destinations to be…