These great day trips are within a two-hour drive of DC. More from Perfect SaturdaysDelaplane, VirginiaA day trip is fun, but what about a night trip to see a stunning display of careening lights in the sky? The Perseid meteor shower peaks the night of August 12 into the early hours of August 13, and Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane—an International Dark Sky Park located just an hour out of DC—is great place to view it. (In general, if you’re looking for good stargazing, check out the Dark Sky Places map that highlights locations with minimal light pollution.) Looking for more day trip ideas?