Memorial Day Getaway Weekend Trips Near Washington D.C.

Memorial Day is observed in honor of those who died serving the country. It is a federal holiday and is celebrated on the last Monday of the month of May. It also marks the official beginning of summer. It gives 3 days off work and is a great opportunity for people to getaway from their regular routine and relax. Here are ideas for your Memorial Day getaway weekend trips in and around Washington DC.

Washington D.C. is one of the best places to enjoy the Memorial Day weekend. There are many events that highlight the celebrations of this day. There is a National Memorial Day parade of marching bands and veteran units. They also have a film festival, a Memorial Day Concert and a wreath-laying ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery and World War II memorial.

In addition, Washington DC's usual attractions include the Smithsonian museums and world-famous monuments. The museums are free to visit and so are the parades. This is a very popular Memorial Day getaway destination - so hotels and parking can be hard to find.

What is nice about this getaway destination is there are many good places to visit within a 150-mile radius of Washington DC. There are great places for history-lovers, nature-lovers and for those looking for an active-lifestyle holiday. Depending on the preferences of your family, you may add more than one of these destinations to your trip itinerary. Three Memorial Day getaway weekend trip suggestions around the Washington DC area are listed below.

Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia is the largest live history museum of America. It is about 2 hours away from Washington DC. The area has many historic buildings and colonial sites open to visitors. The people living here are full-time artisans who are dressed in costumes of the colonial era. They host many shows and skits on the life from the colonial times and have beautiful indoor museums reflecting on lifestyles from the 18th century.