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Bikers along the Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway

Rock Creek Park in DC

Cycling Mount Vernon Trail in Virginia

Mount Vernon Trail

Capital Trail, cycling, bicycle, trail, Virginia, Richmond, Williamsburg

Virginia Capital Trail

Bikers along the Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway

Rock Creek Park in DC

Cycling Mount Vernon Trail in Virginia

Mount Vernon Trail

Capital Trail, cycling, bicycle, trail, Virginia, Richmond, Williamsburg

Virginia Capital Trail

Radwanderwege durch Berg und Tal - Unterwegs mit dem Rad

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Extensive tours, bike paths through beautiful landscapes and challenging terrain in the mountains - the Capital Region offers all of this.

Mount Vernon Trail

Washington, DC always in view: This is guaranteed by this 30 km long, paved trail, which - popular with cyclists - starts at George Washington's country estate in Mount Vernon and leads to the quiet Theodore Roosevelt Island in the Potomac River. Those who want to take longer trips can easily combine this tour with other bike trails in the region such as the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, the Four Mile Run Trail or the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail. 

Gambrill State Park Yellow Trail

With its steep, partly rocky climb, the eleven-kilometer-long Gambrill Yellow Trail is popular with experienced bikers. Admire the beauties of Monocacy Valley in northern Maryland and the incomparable panorama of Catoctin Mountain Park, home to mountain laurel and dogwood bushes that bloom beautifully in spring.

Virginia Capital Trail

A paved path, equally suitable for hikers and cyclists, leads from Jamestown to Richmond - i.e. from the old to today's capital of Virginia. The approximately 84-kilometer trail follows Highway 5 and leads past the historic James River. Interesting sights on this route include Historic Jamestowne, Revolutionary War battlefields, and the Sherwood Forest Plantation, the home of former President John Tyler.

Blue Ridge Parkway

At around 750 kilometers, this National Scenic Byway leads through parks and forests, to old towns and many museums, to waterfalls and wineries. It eventually flows into Virginia's famous Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. This federal road between the southern and central part of the Appalachian Mountains offers nature at its finest: wonderful wildflowers in spring and summer, brightly colored deciduous forests in autumn and a fauna with wild turkeys and black bears, which can be observed there all year round.

Quarter Century Loop

The over 40-kilometer route from Washington, DC to Montgomery County in Maryland leads cyclists through a peaceful landscape with wonderful views. The tour offers steep climbs and gentle descents and can be made even more varied by connecting it to the Capital Crescent Trail near Bethesda.

Washington & Old Dominion Trail

The W&OD is often referred to as the "narrowest park in the state": It stretches a good 72 kilometers in length on paved paths between Shirlington and Purcellville through northern Virginia and runs along the former route of the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad. The idyllic nature and the numerous parks promise an enchanting tour.

Rock Creek Park Cycling Trails

Simply go into the great outdoors - without leaving Washington, DC. A whole range of paved trails and a road bike route are popular with visitors and locals alike. The park turns into a true oasis at the weekend when the roads are closed to motor vehicles.

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Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week

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Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week is a week-long celebration of the region’s restaurants.

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Virginia Craft Beer Month

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With more than 200 craft breweries throughout Virginia and being named one of the Top Seven Beer Destinations by Travel Channel, it's no surprise that the state dedicates the entire month of August

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Library of Congress National Book Festival

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The annual Library of Congress National Book Festival features celebrated authors, discussions, and book sales in this free, open-to-the-public event.

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31 Aug 2022 - 04 Sep 2022

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One of DC’s most exciting annual events, DC JazzFest celebrates the sounds, stories and personalities that make this uniquely American art form sing and swing across its wealth of performances.

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In the Streets

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In the Streets invites residents and visitors to explore all that historic downtown Frederick has to offer.

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Maryland State Fair

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No other event provides so much food, fun & family entertainment for so little: tame & thrilling rides and games; traditional Fair & local farm fresh food; thousands of livestock, horse

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Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore

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Fleet Week celebrates the rich maritime traditions of the Chesapeake Bay with visiting Navy and local ships as well as a variety of vessels, large and small.

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17 Sep 2022

H Street Festival

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This high-energy block party in Washington, DC’s H Street neighbourhood stretches 11 blocks and has 14 stages featuring music, dance, poetry readings, programs, and more.

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Dulles Day Festival and Plane Pull

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Dulles Day Festival and Plane Pull is a fun annual event that benefits Special Olympics of Virginia. The Plane Pull is a team competition to see which group can pull an airplane the fastest.

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Maryland Wine Festival

Westminster, Maryland

Wine enthusiasts are invited to sample Maryland wine, shop from juried artisans, and enjoy live music on the beautiful grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum. 

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WalkingTown DC

Washington, District of Columbia

Cultural Tourism DC showcases the incredible walkability of the nation’s capital during this week-long public tour program that is annually held in September.

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28 Sep 2022

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Described in Frommers Travel Guides as "an outdoor all-you-can-eat affair featuring crabs, clams, fish, corn on the cob, and watermelon, and in election years, lots of politicians", the J.

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State Fair of Virginia

Doswell, Virginia

Come see Virginia's finest animals and agriculture, exhibits and shows, toe-tappin' music, fine arts and crafts, blue ribbon competitions and more!

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30 Sep 2022 - 02 Oct 2022

Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend

Virginia Beach, Virginia

This end-of-summer festival hosted in Virginia beach features wine tastings, a world-class sandcastle competition, numerous athletic competitions, an open-air art show along the Boardwalk, an air s

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08 Oct 2022

Chincoteague Oyster Festival

Chincoteague, Virginia

Celebrating the arrival of the oyster season and the local seafood industry, the Chincoteague Oyster Festival features oysters all ways – raw, steamed, fritters, singled fried, and more.

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Richmond Folk Festival

Richmond, Virginia

The Richmond Folk Festival is one of Virginia's largest events, drawing visitors from all over the country to downtown Richmond's historic riverfront.

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Autumn Glory Festival

Oakland, Maryland

This annual five-day festival celebrates the beauty of autumn foliage with concerts, corn mazes, art exhibits, craft vendors, parades, and more.

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Maryland Renaissance Festival

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The Maryland Renaissance Festival provides a unique outdoor entertainment experience to patrons from all over the world.

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Boo at the Zoo

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Celebrate Halloween at the Smithsonian National Zoo! Boo at the Zoo is a special evening event featuring treat stations, animal demonstrations, keeper chats, decorated trails, and more.

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Washington International Horse Show

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Founded in 1958, the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) is one of the most prestigious, competitive, and exciting equestrian sporting events in North America.

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Virginia Wine Month

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