Virginia

Virginia is rich in historical past (it’s the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents and is filled with Civil War battlegrounds) and an urbane present. In cities and counties either a few miles or a few hours from DC, you can do everything from hiking waterfalls at Great Falls Park, and shop at a number of outlet malls and luxe shopping malls to dining at gourmet restaurants and the chance to sip vino at vineyards like The Winery at Bull Run.