Take advantage of the holiday weekend and go on a nearby road trip. Might I suggest Richmond, Virginia? Why it matters: ...

Richmond brims with fellow tourists. As such, you can anticipate high room rates to match the high volume of travelers. Expect to pay $150 to $200 for a hotel. You'll also experience Virginia's ...

A car will come in handy to visit some attractions – namely ... the Poe Museum and the Virginia Holocaust Museum for another day. Traffic in Richmond is decent even at peak commuting times ...