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Rock Creek Park cuts through the center of the nation’s capital and offers miles of roads and paved paths for cyclists.
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The 18-mile Mount Vernon Trail starts at Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, and skirts along the George Washington Memorial Parkway and the Potomac River.
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Sugarloaf Mountain is a 1.3-mile climb that is a great mid-ride challenge for road cyclists.
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Prince William Forest Park has 11 miles of paved roads and is ideal for both outdoor enthusiasts and wildlife watchers
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Mount Weather is a challenging climb for road cyclists, and it has both a north and south route.
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Hains Point is an island that offers views of Washington, D.C. and the surrounding areas.
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Skyline Drive is a 105-mile scenic road that climbs 15,000 feet through Shenandoah National Park.
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The 7-mile Capital Crescent Trail is a crucial link between Montgomery County, Md. and Washington, D.C.
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The W&OD Trail is built on an old train line and stretches 45 miles to the western suburbs of Washington, D.C.
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The Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail travels approximately 200 miles and passes 19 different vineyards in west central Virginia, providing an excellent biking adventure.
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The historic Shenandoah Valley town of Staunton, Virginia, is an excellent place to view the fall colors. With hundreds of miles of trails for hiking and biking—plus a wide variety of in-town amenities—Staunton is perfect for a fall getaway.
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Virginia’s Eastern Shore is a natural wonder.
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On a map, Mallows Bay appears to be just another insignificant cleft in the shoreline. But, beneath the shallow waters of this forgotten inlet lies the largest collection of decaying ships in the entire country.
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