Virginia

..............Queen City of the Shenandoah Valley

AT THE PRECIPICE of the 4.5-mile Maryland Heights Overlook Trail, the tiny town of Harpers Ferry appears as if it’s from a 19th-century dream. One minute, you’re trudging through dense deciduous forest, and the next, the trees abruptly part to reveal a rocky cliff with views of a tranquil mountain town situated on a riverfront.

“Almost heaven, West Virginia. Blue Ridge Mountains. Shenandoah River. Life is old here, older than the trees. Younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze.” The song is beautiful, and one I can’t stop singing as my father and I criss-cross this state. The mountains loom over us, wisps of clouds hovering around the tops,…

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Slow things down a bit and take it all in.

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Step back in time and experience the charm and culture of Old Town Alexandria, a historic Virginia neighborhood with cobblestone streets, 18th-century architecture, and a vibrant arts scene, perfect for a weekend getaway or day trip from Washington, D.C.

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