Too busy juggling summer schedules to take a long vacation? These weekend trips from DC are all within a few hours by plane with direct flights. Take a long weekend and explore a new destination.
Montreal, Canada
- Go for a long bike ride along Lachine Canal
- Stop to eat at Atwater Market
- Explore Montreal’s vast Underground City, a sprawling network with 20 miles of passageways connecting museums, shopping malls, and residential areas
- Visit the Biodome
- Find out more at Montreal’s tourism site
Reykjavik, Iceland
- Closer than you think; only 6 hours away from DC
- Hike the Laugavegur trail, one of the world’s most extraordinary trails
- Explore the Thrihnukagigur volcano
- Relax at one of Iceland’s many thermal pools and spas like the fabled Blue Lagoon
- Find out more at Reykjavik’s tourism site
Bermuda
- Kiteboarding, surfing, sailing, snorkeling. Every water sport that you can think of is available
- Explore the natural beauty of the Crystal Caves
- Be a Beach bum on one of hundreds of beaches
- Visit the Bermuda tourism site
Costa Rica
- Fly into San Jose
- Costa Rica’s tremendous biodiversity make it a great choice for ecotourism and exploration
- Enjoy rafting, go on a canopy tour, or simply walk on the beach.
- Visit a sloth sanctuary
- Check out the Costa Rica tourism site
Get even more tips on family travel in Travel With Kids.