We are planning a trip to spend 3 or 4 days in Washington D.C. in early April and a possible stop in Gettysburg on our way to DC or back to Vermont. Just the 2 of us "near seniors". Any advice on campgrounds or how to best access DC from the campground? Thanks, we a very new to this; as dairy farmers we haven't been away from home much and just bought the RV last summer.
I too will suggest Cherry Hill in College Park, MD. All the amenities, full hookup sites, and Metro at the gate! The folks there can give you all the sightseeing information you may desire, and help you plan your various jaunts.
As to Gettysburg, there are numerous campgrounds in the area. You might want to check out the listings on RVParkreviews.com to get pertinent info on them. I believe Drummerboy gets good reviews. Plan to spend several nights in Gettysburg - not just for the battlefield. Visit Land of Little Horses for a heartwarming treat. Just 15-20 miles south on Route 15 is Cunningham Falls State Park, which has a nice lake, easy access to the Falls, Catoctin Mountain Park is across the street (Route 77) with it's great trails and displays, and in nearby Thurmont is a sweet zoo. Eateries and groceries are available in Thurmont and no traffic congestion! You might enjoy a buffet dinner at The Cozy in Thurmont (lots of history and neat exhibits at a good price).
When you get to the DC area, plan to spend at least 3-5 nights in order to make several trips into DC and sight see. Bring comfortable walking shoes, and maybe carry a water bottle as food/beverages aren't cheap. Might consider packing a lunch as the cafeterias are rather pricey. You can spend most of a day in the Air & Space Museum (which has a cafeteria), and most likely another day to enjoy the Museum of Natural History, Art Gallery. One year I spent several hours in the Botanical Gardens, another year it was a quickie walk through. You might even contact your congressperson for a tour pass of the capitol before you make your trip. If you elect to visit the Washington Monument, depending upon day/time there might be a line for the elevator - consider taking the elevator up enjoying the view and slowly take the stairs down reading all the plaques and info along the way! Lincoln Memorial is kinda awesome too. Then across the river is Arlington National Cemetary - and the tomb of the unknown soldiers. You might enjoy visit the Mint (and I remember visiting an aquarium as a kid - in the basement of some building), and maybe even a visit to the Library of Congress.
We to are two grey-haired kids. When we were in DC last summer we stayed at Capitol KOA in Millersville, MD. This park was very nice and easy drive even with our 40' MH. They have 50A pull-thrus. We liked that they had tours that went right from the campground so we did not have to drive. There is also a shuttle that leaves from the camp to the transit area if you want to do your own thing. We really enjoyed the tours and very informative. White House, Arlington Cemetary, Smithsonian, Monuments and Memorials. Very well done.
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2pikers wrote: We are planning a trip to spend 3 or 4 days in Washington D.C. in early April and a possible stop in Gettysburg on our way to DC or back to Vermont. Just the 2 of us "near seniors". Any advice on campgrounds or how to best access DC from the campground? Thanks, we a very new to this; as dairy farmers we haven't been away from home much and just bought the RV last summer.
Biggest challenge might just be getting down here, and once you come this far you might just hang around a little longer and maybe catch Charlottesville and Williamsburg. Might even try to Stop by Annapolis or the Eastern Shore and the Chesapeake Bay. You will be coming at a good time might even catch the Cherry Blossoms if they are a little late.
The drive towards Charlottesville and Williamsburg can also reward you with Azaleas and Dogwoods in Bloom and as they are just a little warmer and may be out during your trip.
The advice is pretty good on where to stay but I might add that on the Northwest side of the City I think there are three or four more options for campgrounds as we live in the area I have no personal experience on where you should stay.
Enjoy your trip,
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We are planning a trip to DC last of May 1st of June in a 27 ft class C and towing.
What side of DC (example: north in MD, west in Virginia) would a wary traveler be wary of?
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