Tag: USA-MidAtlantic

Get pampered in Shenandoah County, Virginia. By Hope S. Philbrick “We’re gifting you a facial on your way out of the valley,” my friends said on the morning I was scheduled to drive back home from Shenandoah County, Virginia. I hadn’t told them that I have such...

Savor the season in the bountiful Pennsylvania countryside near Gettysburg.  A new craft beverage tour highlights the pints and pours of Adams County, bringing together wineries, breweries, distilleries and cideries. A tasty tour option for adults age 21 and older!  By Renee Sklarew Rooted in the heart...

Q&A with co-author Renee Sklarew. The new book, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Washington, D.C. Including Suburban and Outlying Areas of Maryland and Virginia, is the result of 12 months of energetic research by hiking enthusiasts Renee Sklarew and Rachel Cooper. The new guidebook includes...

You want it, they got it. By Hope S. Philbrick We’ve already shared two great reasons to visit Shenandoah County, Virginia: It’s packed with 178 miles of hiking trails, which vary in level of difficulty but consistently deliver on spectacular views. And it’s loaded with artists producing hand-crafted...

Explore the creative side of Shenandoah County, Virginia. "Hand-made treasures, locally-grown goodness and breath-taking beauty around every bend." By Hope S. Philbrick Three trails entice adults to explore Shenandoah County, Virginia: an Outdoors Trail, Spirits Trail, and Artisan Trail. The brochure for the last of these promises...

One among many great hiking trail options in Shenandoah County, Virginia. By Hope S. Philbrick There are so many compelling hiking trail options in Shenandoah County, Virginia, that it's hard to choose just one, if that's all your schedule permits: The County boasts 178 miles of...

Discover Winchester-Frederick County in the Shenandoah Valley. By Hope S. Philbrick My first impression of Winchester, Virginia: Don’t wait for a conference as an excuse to visit. You can’t really get to know a place while sitting in a meeting room. Fortunately, when I visited Winchester, Virginia for...

Visit a winery—or, better yet, several of them—in Virginia to toast in fall. In addition to lip-smacking yummy adult beverages, enjoy autumn color and pleasant temperatures. By Chris Chamberlain We’re big fans of wine here at Getaways for Grownups, and discovering wine regions beyond traditional favorites...

Natural wonders, enduring traditions By Hope S. Philbrick Hampshire County, which celebrates its 263rd anniversary this year, is the oldest county in the state of West Virginia. Billed as a “natural, two-lane paradise,” the County borders Virginia and serves as a gateway to the Potomac Highlands. Spend...

Wyndham Grand Hotel in Winchester, Virginia Hotel Review by Hope S. Philbrick Spa Review by Renée S. Gordon Travel often and you quickly learn there’s no guarantee that a hotel will be as “grand” as it claims to be. The George Washington Grand Hotel in Winchester, Virginia,...