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Day Trip Ideas

Spending a day (or 5) in Washington, DC? Get inspiration on where to go, what to eat, and the best way to get around.

Neighborhood Guides

Explore beyond the National Mall with restaurant guides, overlooked attractions, and seasonal events.

Weekend Escapes

Escape the city with a visit to the Shenandoah Valley, Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, and beyond.

About Kelley

You might hear the locals tell you there’s Washington and then there’s DC. Washington is the politics – the city you see on the news. But DC is the place 700,000 people call home. It’s our local restaurants, our parks, our seasonal events, and the underrated historic sites people miss because they aren’t on the National Mall.

When you’re here and done with the highlights, don’t look for the hidden gems. Look for DC. Head to the neighborhoods or find an event. These things aren’t necessarily hidden gems to us. They just aren’t on the classic 3 day itinerary.

And through this blog, I’d love to show you around.

I’m Kelley and I have been living in Washington, DC since 2018 and in the DMV area my whole life. While this area has always been home, I have always had a love for travel and exploring cities. I believe meeting new people in their hometowns brings us all closer together.

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Daycation DC started as a way to share the city I call home. It’s also how I ended up in travel working at Marriott International and now planning travel for a living. Outside this blog, I run Tides and Limes, a travel agency for people who love to travel but want the details handled by a professional. Plus, I have partners in DC and other major east coast cities who help with local insight.

I plan adventures across the globe but if you’re here, you are likely looking for:

A trip to Washington, DC. If you’re bringing your family or a group for a history-focused long weekend, reunion, sporting event, concert, or conference, I can handle the parts that eat up planning time: a centrally located hotel, private tours, local tips, and more.

Leaving DC for a city weekend. Philadelphia, New York, and Boston are an easy train ride or short flight away but that doesn’t mean you can’t plan a special weekend with the care of 2 weeks in Europe. I plan weekend getaways, fall foliage adventures, and Christmas in NYC for couples, families, and friend groups who want the trip to feel thoughtfully designed with the right hotel, reservations, and a plan that leaves room to wander. Through Virtuoso, I can often add upgrades and experiences you can’t get booking on your own.

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