Quick Escapes Washington, D.C.: Getaways from the Nation’s Capital

Escape from the hustle and bustle of Washington, D.C. with this guide. John Fitzpatrick and Holly Burkhalter will help city dwellers and travelers discover great things to do outside the nation's capital. Watch wild ponies run free on Maryland's Assateague Island, tour America's chocolate capital or ride roller-coasters in Hershey, Pennsylvania; or take in a panoramic view of the Delaware coast at the Cape May Lighthouse.