Activities in Washington D.C. Suburbs

At Chrysalis, a winery founded in 1997 with the mandate to make the Norton, Virginia's native grape, viable for wine production, visitors are encourag

One of Middleburg’s glamorous steeplechase races (held April 19, 2009). Be sure to wear your showiest hat.

Visit the sprawling Middleburg Tack Exchange for row after row of jodhpurs and shiny saddles.

George Washington's extraordinary Potomac River estate has a new visitors' center and state-of-the-art interactive exhibits to bring the 18th-century

Glamorous speakeasy

Worth visiting for its unique location—in a 6,000-square-foot winemaker cave on a 475-acre farm. For something different, sample its berry-forward 200

On the waterfront, the Torpedo Factory Art Center houses artists' studios and cooperative galleries.

One of Middleburg’s glamorous steeplechase races (held in April). Be sure to wear your showiest hat. tickets from $20 in advance for one car and up to