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4 Quick Weekend Trips from DC

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
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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.