Wine Regions Near Washington, D.C.
June 13, 2007. Napa Valley is great, but . Maryland and Virginia are far more practical choices for Washingtonians who want to spend a weekend away in a luxury vacation rental. And for the family who wants to tour the Mid-Atlantic region, finding a place to stay near these vineyards is as easy as plucking a grape.
The Washington Post ran two features on the vineyards of Maryland and Virginia this weekend, highlighting the special qualities that make these places worth visiting.
Virginia has 122 wineries, many of which sit near Shenandoah National Park. They are also located in close proximity to high-end restaurants, a meadery, a buffalo farm and Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.
Maryland has a much more low-key scene, with only 25 wineries scattered throughout the state. All of them are within driving distance of the Chesapeake Bay. The state's two tourist routes, the Frederick Wine Trail and the Mason-Dixon Wine Trail, swing by antique hotspots and the historic town of Frederick.
