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The Once-endangered Chesapeake Bay Is Thriving Again — and Fall Is the Perfect Time to See It

The Once-endangered Chesapeake Bay Is Thriving Again — and Fall Is the Perfect Time to See It

The waters of the Chesapeake are thriving again — propelling the area's rich cuisine to the national stage. Travel + Leisure visits in fall, when the oysters, blue crabs, and golden foliage are all at their best.

Hot Spring Escape in Bath County

Hot Spring Escape in Bath County

Virginia’s natural spa and wellness destination.

Maryland’s Road Trip-Worthy Waterfront

Maryland’s Road Trip-Worthy Waterfront

Boats and bistros on the Chesapeake.

Washington, D.C. Tour: Mount Pleasant/Columbia Heights

Washington, D.C. Tour: Mount Pleasant/Columbia Heights

The Latin American culture beats strong in these connecting neighborhoods, as does an unsuppressible indie spirit.

Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip

Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip

Virginia’s scenic National Parkway.

Washington, D.C. Tour: Adams Morgan

Washington, D.C. Tour: Adams Morgan

A culturally diverse neighborhood that likes to party.

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Washington, D.C. Tour: U Street

Washington, D.C. Tour: U Street

African-American roots and entrepreneurial spirit meet in this vibrant D.C. neighborhood.

Washington, D.C. Tour: The National Mall

Washington, D.C. Tour: The National Mall

Museum- and monument-hopping is effortless along the National Mall, a grassy “boulevard” heavily salted with some of the country’s most revered institutions and icons.

Washington, D.C. Tour: Dupont

Washington, D.C. Tour: Dupont

Washington, D.C. Tour: Capitol Hill

Washington, D.C. Tour: Capitol Hill

Washington, D.C. Tour: Penn Quarter

Washington, D.C. Tour: Penn Quarter

Affordable Washington, D.C.

Affordable Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. Tour: Southwest Waterfront/Navy Yard

The river scene pops with maritime attractions—a boisterous fish market, social sails, and a Navy museum—and baseball.

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Baltimore’s Food and Art Scenes

Baltimore’s Food and Art Scenes

Colonial Williamsburg's Living Museum

Colonial Williamsburg's Living Museum

Navy-Themed Getaway to Annapolis

Navy-Themed Getaway to Annapolis

Pirate Adventure on Hatteras Island

Pirate Adventure on Hatteras Island

Skiing West Virginia

Skiing West Virginia

Hiking Shenandoah National Park

Hiking Shenandoah National Park

Paddling the Shenandoah River

Paddling the Shenandoah River

Civil War History in Gettysburg

Civil War History in Gettysburg

Tubing on the Delaware River

Tubing on the Delaware River

Wine-Tasting in New York's Finger Lakes

Wine-Tasting in New York's Finger Lakes

Farming for Fun in Valle Crucis

Farming for Fun in Valle Crucis

Exploring Ocracoke Island

Exploring Ocracoke Island

Family Fun in Chapel Hill, NC

Family Fun in Chapel Hill, NC

Music Appreciation in Appalachia

Music Appreciation in Appalachia

Bluegrass and Barbeque in Galax, VA

Bluegrass and Barbeque in Galax, VA

History on Roanoke Island

History on Roanoke Island

Exploring South Philadelphia

Exploring South Philadelphia

Surfing Delaware's Shore

Surfing Delaware's Shore

Spa-Going in West Virginia

Spa-Going in West Virginia

Wine-Tasting in Charlottesville

Wine-Tasting in Charlottesville

Chocolate Tours in Hershey, PA

Chocolate Tours in Hershey, PA

Exploring Baltimore's Waterfront

Exploring Baltimore's Waterfront

Tracing History in Fredericksburg

Tracing History in Fredericksburg

Charleston, West Virginia's Cultured Charms

Charleston, West Virginia's Cultured Charms

Diving North Carolina’s Outer Banks

Diving North Carolina’s Outer Banks