Family Staycation Ideas Around Washington, DC

Lisa R said:  Take a trip back in time with a scenic railway tour through the Monocacy Valley. The 1hr 20 min trip in 1920s passenger cars or open flatcars take visitors along tracks originally built in 1872 takes visitors past turn of the century buildings and a 100 year old lime kiln. Seasonal train rides include an Easter train, Santa train, Teddy Bear Train, Super Hero Train, steam trains, Civil War reenactments and more.

Age: All

Cost: Starting at $12/adults, $10/child. Kids 2 and under ride free in parent's lap.

christadiserio said:  Westmoreland Berry Farm prides themselves on the highest quality fruit they grow, which really reflects in the A+ u-pick experience they provide for families. The fields are absolutely beautiful and all customers will have stunning views of the areas along the Rappahannock River. Everyone will have quite the experience picking fruit, like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, black raspberries and peaches! Oh, and it gets better - the entire family will get a kick out of meeting some of the farm's loving and energetic goats.

Strawberry, blueberry, raspberry & blackberry picking

christadiserio said:  Right outside the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains is Great Country Farms - a 400-acre working farm that offers an amazing u-pick experience. First, containers are provided for all customers and then they are taking on a wagon to and from the fields. Once they get to the fields, they'll get to pick from a variety of seasonal crops, such as strawberries, cherries, plums, peaches, raspberries and more.

Blackberry, raspberry & strawberry picking