What’s the best part about visiting Washington, D.C. in the fall? The summer crowds have gone, the leaves are turning and the air is crisp and comfortable! Come with The Travel Club on a three-night getaway that includes the best of our nation's capital. With AMTRAK’s exceptional Acela service you’ll be in D.C. in just under seven hours, arriving in the early afternoon. We’ve included dinner in Georgetown followed by a three-hour “Illuminations Tour” where you’ll enjoy a panoramic view of the floodlit monuments and memorials and a short stop (or two). After a day at leisure we’ll whisk you out of the city for a half-day tour including visits to Arlington National Cemetery and a drive through Old Town Alexandria. Next you’ll head for Mount Vernon Estate and the highlight of your weekend— the Fall Wine Festival and Sunset Tour. You’ll arrive in time to explore the 45 acres of the estate that are open to the public—before the Festival begins at 6 p.m. Sample wines from award-winning Virginia wineries, enjoy live blues and meet George Washington on the Mansion’s piazza. You’ll also have a rare opportunity to tour Mount Vernon in the evening and visit Washington’s basement cellar vaults. You'll be back in Boston by Sunday evening—whether you go back to work Monday is up to you!
