{"id":5603,"date":"2021-03-03T15:11:58","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T15:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/?p=5603"},"modified":"2021-11-09T10:02:33","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T02:02:33","slug":"spring-getaway-from-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/blog\/spring-getaway-from-dc\/","title":{"rendered":"How You Can Have the Best Spring Getaway from D.C."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are you craving a relaxing getaway? Do you need to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city? There&#8217;s no need to wait until summertime<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">! E<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mbark on a\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">spring getaway from D.C.<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and visit the charming town of Rock Hall, MD.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Life in the D.C. area can sometimes be overwhelming<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Start planning a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">spring break<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0getaway today with the help of our free\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/chesapeake-bay-vacation-guide\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chesapeake Bay<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Area Vacation Guide<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It provides local insight on all\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">b<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">est things to see and do in the area.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/chesapeake-bay-vacation-guide\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Get Our Free Vacation Guide<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">All About the Best\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spring Getaway\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0D.C.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hit the Road<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3558 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/weekend-getaway-from-washington-dc-for-couples-e1577980078342-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"couple driving in car\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/weekend-getaway-from-washington-dc-for-couples-e1577980078342-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/weekend-getaway-from-washington-dc-for-couples-e1577980078342-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/weekend-getaway-from-washington-dc-for-couples-e1577980078342-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/weekend-getaway-from-washington-dc-for-couples-e1577980078342.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Did you know that Rock Hall is less than two hours away from Washington D.C.? That\u2019s the perfect distance for a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">road trip<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and weekend getaway.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019ll take US-50 East, continue onto US-301 North, then take MD-213 North and MD-20 West<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and before you know it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you\u2019ve arrived at Main Street in Rock Hall.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Want to make your trip to Rock Hall a bit more exciting? Make a pit stop and take a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-annapolis-md\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">day trip<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to Annapolis<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, MD.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This town is filled with history and beaut<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ifu<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">l water view<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and features fantastic attractions, such as the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">United States<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Naval Academy Museum<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Maryland State House, Annapolis City Dock, and more!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enjoy Fun-Filled Events<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Throughout the year, Kent County is the host of many unique and fun-filled events. The spring season is no exception!\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From holiday celebrations and parades to one-of-a-kind art shows, we\u2019ve got it all!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please Note:<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Some annual events have been canceled for 2021. As of now, the following events are still scheduled to take place in 2021. Please check event websites to confirm details.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/discovereaston.com\/signature-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Saint Patrick&#8217;s Day Annual Parade<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(Easton, March 17<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This annual parade features floats, lively bands, classic cars, local vendors, and more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/blog\/chestertown-riverarts\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Paint the Town<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(Chestertown, April date TBD)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This unique event takes place each spring and features\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plein air<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0artists from all over the mid-Atlantic region, spending three days painting the local scene. Paintings are available for sale to the public at a Wet Paint Reception and Sale at the\u00a0RiverArts\u00a0Gallery.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/blog\/easter-maryland-eastern-shore\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Easter and Passover Br<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">eakfast<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(Inn at\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Huntingfield<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Creek, April)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our innkeeper, Joanne Rich, will prepare an out-of-this-world meal with lively flavors and fresh ingredients, many from her gardens on the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/our-bed-breakfast-maryland\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">inn\u2019s grounds<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. We continue to practice social distancing at the inn, and there\u2019s plenty of seating between our dining room and library.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Spot Beautiful Birds<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/blog\/birdwatching-maryland\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-650 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Birding-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"Birds in a lake\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Birding-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Birding-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Birding-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Birding-1536x959.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Birding-2048x1279.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Maryland Eastern Shore is home to a diverse mix of agricultural, wooded, and wetland habitats. This makes for a top-notch environment for over 442 species of birds.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have a passion for\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/blog\/birdwatching-maryland\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">birdwatching<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, then you need to stay at Inn at\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Huntingfield<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Creek. With five separate eco-systems on the property, we have the pleasure of viewing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">over<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a070 different local bird species<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0here<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Plus, we\u2019re only a 10-minute drive from\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/blog\/eastern-neck-national-wildlife-refuge\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">home to over 250 fascinating bird species.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bald\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">E<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">agles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Osprey<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ducks\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wild Turkey<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marsh Wren<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pine Warbler<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And more!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Book Your Spring Getaway\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">From<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0D.C.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/accommodations\/pond-cottage\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-418 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/rotation-pond-1-300x122.jpg\" alt=\"Pond Cottage Bed\" width=\"300\" height=\"122\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/rotation-pond-1-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/rotation-pond-1-1024x416.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/rotation-pond-1-768x312.jpg 768w, https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/rotation-pond-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">V<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">isit us at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/all-accommodations\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Inn at Huntingfield Creek<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0this spring and reside in one of our pristine, private cottages. Our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/accommodations\/pond-cottage\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pond Cottage<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is styled in crisp watercolors and original artwork<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The elegant, tiled bathroom features an oversized spa tub and heated ceramic floors\u2014how luxurious!<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Plus, you can relax on your<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0raised deck\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and gaze at springtime views of our\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pergola garden, field, and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">natural pond.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.thinkreservations.com\/huntingfield\/reservations?_ga=2.132330126.1493661198.1614707541-221943532.1612888129\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Check Our Availability<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you craving a relaxing getaway? Do you need to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city? There&#8217;s no need to wait until summertime! Embark on a\u00a0spring getaway from D.C.\u00a0and visit the charming town of Rock Hall, MD.\u00a0\u00a0 Life in the D.C. area can sometimes be overwhelming. Start planning a\u00a0spring break\u00a0getaway today with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5607,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29,70,133],"tags":[169,170,250,65,163,209,251,252],"class_list":["post-5603","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rock-hall-md-attractions","category-rock-hall-md-events","category-rock-hall-md-holidays-special-occasions","tag-annapolis-maritime-museum","tag-annapolis-md","tag-easter","tag-events-in-rock-hall","tag-getaway-from-dc","tag-maryland-birding","tag-passover","tag-spring-getaway-from-d-c"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5603","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5603"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5603\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5607"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5603"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5603"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5603"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}