Brimming with history , culture and a burgeoning epicurean scene , a trip to Washington , D . C ., is a vibrant occasion . Unique among American cities because it was completely planned as the national capital and needed to be distinct from the states , there ’ s so much to see that you might feel like taking a break from your own vacation after buzzing from museum to theater and bar to restaurant .
And , that ’ s just the opportunity that the serene Virginia countryside offers with its rolling hills and vineyards . At the center sits historic Middleburg , which got its name because of the town ’ s location midway between Alexandria and Winchester on the Ashby Gap ( now known as Route 50 ). These two Capital and Country neighbors provide the perfect complementary way to spend four ideal days .
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