Reader Comments

“Carolyn Quinn's article in Trips & Getaways was excellent coverage for Mount Vernon that undoubtedly drove visitors to our historic site.”
by Emily Coleman Dibella - Director of Public Affairs and Associate Director George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens


National Harbor

My mom, Sandy Gifford (pictured) and I just returned from a beautiful afternoon of walking, shopping and a wonderful lunch outside along the water at National Harbor, Md. After lunch we peeked inside the Gaylord Resort. What an amazing place! We’re looking forward to returning with the rest of the family. They have some great [...]

Ocean Grove, N.J.

Attached please find a picture to submit for the free weekend get-away contest. I am pictured in the attached, Justine Handelman. I had a girls’ getaway weekend to Ocean Grove, N.J., which was featured in your magazine. It was a lovely, relaxing weekend on the beach (particularly since there were no kids to chase around [...]

Birding, butterflies, tram rides and other fun

If you are concerned about the environment and want to know more about our wildlife and how to preserve both, a visit to the Patuxent Research Refuge National Wildlife Visitors Center is the perfect activity for you and your family.