The Mid-Atlantic is a special destination to visit no matter what the season. Washington DC in the spring during cherry blossom season, the Blue Ridge Parkway in the autumn as the leaves are changing colors, skiing in the Poconos, Hershey Park, Virginia Beach, the Outer Banks or the Jersey Shore in the summer.

Our travel consultants had this to say about their own travels through the Mid-Atlantic region:

• Washington DC:
  “I loved my trip to Washington DC. There was so much to experience: a visit to our congressman’s office, tickets to sit in on the Senate and House meetings, Fords Theater, the Smithsonian museums and so many monuments!" – Liz Staley, Travel Service Center
  
  “We loved Washington DC. There was so many free things to do. This is a good stop on your way to or from the Outer Banks in North Carolina.” – Meghan Sheehan, Camillus
  
  AAA Road Trip Recommendations: National Capital,America’s Historic Main Street


• Annapolis, Maryland: “The midpoint between Washington DC and Baltimore, MD, we were able to explore the aquarium and zoo in Baltimore, and many of the free museums in Washington." – Stacia Maphis, Ithaca
  
  Hidden Gems: Feel the history on the streets and in the water of the Chesapeake Bay when you visit the harbor town of Chestertown.
  
  AAA Road Trip Recommendations: Baltimore and the Eastern Shore, Maryland National Scenic Freeway, Baltimore’s Historic Charles Street Road Trip


• New York City: “Get great views of the skyline and the Statue of Liberty from the free Staten Island ferry. You must have dinner in one of NYC’s unique neighborhoods, take a walk in Central Park, pay a visit to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum." – Sarah Feldmann, Amherst
  
  AAA Road Trip Recommendation: Hudson Valley


• Outer Banks, North Carolina: “We love the slow pace of the beach and the flexibility to have a relaxing beach day or a fun-filled adventure day." – April Mickelsen, Greece
  
  Hidden Gems: Everyone loves the mountains of Asheville and the sands of the Outer Banks, but a hidden delight in North Carolina is the sunset on the Riverwalk in Wilmington


• Blue Ridge Parkway: “Mabry Mill along the Blue Ridge Parkway is one of my favorite places. I would recommend this area because it is so peaceful, calming and absolutely beautiful." – Penny Kellner, Amherst
  
  AAA Road Trip Recommendation: Blue Ridge Parkway to Virginia Road Trip


• Other AAA Road Trip Recommendations: Atlantic Coast, Hershey, Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Scenic Pennsylvania Civil War Sites, Virginia’s Historic Colonial Parkway, West Virginia Mountains

Book your hotel and car reservation, and create and print your Trip Tik right from the road trip links above. Visit AAA.com/Hertz for all the latest Hertz promotions and exclusive AAA discounts and benefits when you rent your car. Or, if you plan to take your own vehicle, don't forget your pre-road trip checkup for your car at a AAA Approved Auto Repair shop to make sure everything is in working order. You'll thank yourself when the only stops you have to make are planned ones!

Find more AAA road trips in the MidAtlantic Region as you Rediscover America. To find a AAA Approved Auto Repair shop near you, visit AAA.com/autorepair.