Where except Cherry Hill,MD for DC?
We need to visit Leesburg,VA prior to Washington DC. Is there any where that would be convenient to DC from the wet side of DC? How tough would it be to get from Leesburg to Cherry Hill if we go tha...
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The problem with Leesburg is getting into the city. The Potomac river separates DC and Maryland from Virginia and you either have to take a limited number of bridges to get across. They are almost ALWAYS backed up and a pain in the neck to get across.
I would suggest staying in Maryland to avoid the bridges.
Greenbelt state park is reasonably close.
Patapsco State Park is about 20 miles north of DC (straight drive up Rt 29 from DC).
Rambling Pines is about 20 or 30 miles north and slightly west of DC.
Duncans Family Campground is east of DC and I think they offer a shuttle from the campground to the Metro.
Using the Metro will likely be the easiest method for seeing DC. The Metro isn't like the NYC subway though. The Metro stops can be spaced rather far apart, as opposed to the Subway having stops every couple of blocks.
I would suggest staying in Maryland to avoid the bridges.
Greenbelt state park is reasonably close.
Patapsco State Park is about 20 miles north of DC (straight drive up Rt 29 from DC).
Rambling Pines is about 20 or 30 miles north and slightly west of DC.
Duncans Family Campground is east of DC and I think they offer a shuttle from the campground to the Metro.
Using the Metro will likely be the easiest method for seeing DC. The Metro isn't like the NYC subway though. The Metro stops can be spaced rather far apart, as opposed to the Subway having stops every couple of blocks.
