Shenandoah Valley, VA
The mountains are calling in the season finale, as Laurita & Lauren visit the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. From Skyland Restaurant at Shenandoah National Park to Luray Caverns to ATV-riding with Appalachian Adventures, the season concludes with adventures and views of the Virginia countryside. The hosts also visit Hank’s Grille & Catering and stay at The Mimslyn Inn and the Massanutten Resort.
Episodes
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Shenandoah Valley, VA
S1 E8 - 28m 32s
The mountains are calling in the season finale, as Laurita & Lauren visit the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. From Skyland Restaurant at Shenandoah National Park to Luray Caverns to ATV-riding with Appalachian Adventures, the season concludes with adventures and views of the Virginia countryside. The hosts also visit Hank’s Grille & Catering and stay at The Mimslyn Inn and the Massanutten Resort.
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Philadelphia, PA
S1 E7 - 28m 32s
Spectacular food and history, plus a run up the famous Rocky steps, are on the itinerary as Laurita and Lauren visit Philadelphia. They make cheesesteaks at Campo’s, grab smoothies at Reading Terminal Market, and enjoy fine dining at Laser Wolf. Adventures include a Founding Footsteps Tour and stop at Shane Confectionery, plus stays at Center City’s Guild House Hotel and The Notary Hotel.
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Charlottesville, VA
S1 E6 - 28m 49s
A visit to Charlottesville offers Laurita and Lauren adventure and meaningful historical explorations. With delicious food at Bodo’s Bagels and Angelic’s Kitchen, and stays at The Clifton and The Draftsman hotels, the hosts get a new perspective on Laurita’s college town. Plus, horseback riding with Indian Summer Guide Service, wine tasting at Veritas Vineyards and a poignant tour of Monticello.
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Harpers Ferry, WV
S1 E5 - 28m 29s
Laurita and Lauren have a thrilling and tasty visit to Harper’s Ferry in West Virginia. From multiple tours of Harpers Ferry historical sites to rafting down the Shenandoah with River Riders, this destination is full of surprises. The hosts stay at the Clarion Inn and the Rockhaven B&B, get a bread-making lesson at Bolivar Bread and dine at Snallygasters Cafe and the White Horse Tavern.
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Deep Creek Lake, MD
S1 E4 - 27m 22s
Mountain & water views beckon on Laurita & Lauren’s visit to Deep Creek Lake, MD. The Lake Pointe Inn connects them to paddle boarding and kayaking in the nearby Deep Creek Lake State Park, while the Wisp Resort offers roller coasters that spiral down the side of the often-snow-covered Wisp Mountain. Two meals at Firewater Kitchen & Bar and Dutch’s at Silver Tree are also part of the adventure.
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St. Michaels, MD
S1 E3 - 27m 6s
Laurita and Lauren take to the water in the seaport town of St. Michaels, Maryland. They learn to sail with Sail Selina II and explore the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, while staying at the Wildset Hotel and the Inn at Perry Cabin. Food exploration includes cracking crabs at The Crab Claw and enjoying local favorites at Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar.
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Richmond, VA
S1 E2 - 27m 59s
Just a quick and affordable train ride away, Richmond offers Laurita & Lauren an art- and culture-filled adventure. They tour the Poe Museum and the Virginia Museum of History and Culture and take an art and history bike tour with BASKET & BIKE. Along the way, they stay at the Linden Row Inn and the Quirk Hotel and Art Gallery, and enjoy meals at Lillie Pearl and Wong Gonzalez.
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Laurel Highlands, PA
S1 E1 - 28m 26s
Laurita & Lauren visit Laurel Highlands to soak up views, architecture & local history. They stay at Oak Lodge and Falling Rock in the Nemacolin Resort, enjoy local meals at Darlington Inn and Out of the Fire Café, and take a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater. The Laurel Highlands adventure also includes summer tubing, mini golf and getting to meet some local animals.
Extras + Features
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Explore Virginia's Complicated Past at the VHMC
S1 E2 - 3m 43s
While in Richmond, Virginia, Laurita and Lauren visit the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, which is the oldest cultural institution in Virginia and serves as the state's history museum. The museum traces the state's rich and varied history, including troubling aspects of Virginia's past, such as slavery and the mythologized Lost Cause narrative about the Confederacy during the Civil War.
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Preview: Richmond
S1 E2 - 30s
Just a quick and affordable train ride away, Richmond offers Laurita & Lauren an art- and culture-filled adventure. They tour the Poe Museum and the Virginia Museum of History and Culture and take an art and history bike tour with BASKET & BIKE. Along the way, they stay at the Linden Row Inn and the Quirk Hotel and Art Gallery, and enjoy meals at Lillie Pearl and Wong Gonzalez.
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Richmond's Poe Museum Isn't Your Typical History Museum
S1 E2 - 4m 9s
Lauren and Laurita pay a visit to the Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia, where they tour an enchanted garden inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's writings and see artifacts from the poet's life. But curator Christopher Semtner is quick to point out that this museum is not focused on things: "It's a museum about something you can't really display: the imagination." Could it also be haunted?
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A Stay at Nemacolin Resort is the Epitome of Relaxation
S1 E1 - 7m 45s
Laurita and Lauren enjoy of a day of fun at Falling Rock, a 42 room boutique hotel that is part of Nemacolin, a luxury resort located in the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania. Falling Rock was designed by David Merritt, who was a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, and uses principles of organic architecture to blend with the natural environment.
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater is "A Modern Heaven"
S1 E1 - 6m 22s
Laurita and Lauren visit Fallingwater, a UNESCO world heritage site designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania. The home is situated on top of a waterfall, which flows underneath it, and combines nature into the architectural design. The cantilevered structure has a cozy and homey feel as low ceilings and large windows provide a connection to the natural world outside.
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Preview: Laurel Highlands, PA
S1 E1 - 30s
Laurita & Lauren visit Laurel Highlands to soak up views, architecture & local history. They stay at Oak Lodge and Falling Rock in the Nemacolin Resort, enjoy local meals at Darlington Inn and Out of the Fire Café, and take a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater. The Laurel Highlands adventure also includes summer tubing, mini golf and getting to meet some local animals.
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The Charming Town of Ligonier is a Real-Life Stars Hollow
S1 E1 - 2m 28s
Laurita and Lauren start their visit to Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands in the charming town of Ligonier, which is celebrated for its cafes, shops, and boutiques. Nearby outdoor recreation opportunities, including Ohiopyle State Park and Baughman Rocks, have earned the Laurel Highlands its reputation as Pittsburgh's adventure backyard.
Schedule
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Laurel Highlands, PA
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Jan 1
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Laurel Highlands, PA
Monday
Jan 1
30 Minutes
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Get Out of Town
Richmond, Va.
Monday
Jan 1
30 Minutes
Road trips to destinations within a half day's drive of Washington D.C. with hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee. -
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Richmond, Va.
Monday
Jan 1
30 Minutes
Road trips to destinations within a half day's drive of Washington D.C. with hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee. -
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St. Michael's, Maryland
Monday
Jan 1
30 Minutes
Road trips to destinations within a half day's drive of Washington D.C. with hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee. -
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St. Michael's, Maryland
Monday
Jan 1
30 Minutes
Road trips to destinations within a half day's drive of Washington D.C. with hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee. -
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Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
Monday
Jan 1
30 Minutes
Road trips to destinations within a half day's drive of Washington D.C. with hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee. -
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Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
Monday
Jan 1
30 Minutes
Road trips to destinations within a half day's drive of Washington D.C. with hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee. -
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Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
Monday
Jan 1
30 Minutes
Road trips to destinations within a half day's drive of Washington D.C. with hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee. -
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Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
Monday
Jan 1
30 Minutes
Road trips to destinations within a half day's drive of Washington D.C. with hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee. -
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Charlottesville, Virginia
Monday
Jan 1
30 Minutes
Road trips to destinations within a half day's drive of Washington D.C. with hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee. -
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Charlottesville, Virginia
Monday
Jan 1
30 Minutes
Road trips to destinations within a half day's drive of Washington D.C. with hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee. -
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Monday
Jan 1
30 Minutes
Road trips to destinations within a half day's drive of Washington D.C. with hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee. -
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Get Out of Town
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Monday
Jan 1
30 Minutes
Road trips to destinations within a half day's drive of Washington D.C. with hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee. -
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Shenandoah Valley, VA
Monday
Jan 1
30 Minutes
Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. -
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Shenandoah Valley, VA
Monday
Jan 1
30 Minutes
Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. -
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Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
Monday
Jan 8
30 Minutes
Road trips to destinations within a half day's drive of Washington D.C. with hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee. -
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Get Out of Town
Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
Monday
Jan 8
30 Minutes
Road trips to destinations within a half day's drive of Washington D.C. with hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee. -
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Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
Tuesday
Jan 9
30 Minutes
Road trips to destinations within a half day's drive of Washington D.C. with hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee. -
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Get Out of Town
Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
Tuesday
Jan 9
30 Minutes
Road trips to destinations within a half day's drive of Washington D.C. with hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee.
About the Series
Get Out of Town travels to destinations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia and West Virginia. Each episode recommends places to stay, restaurants to try and activities for people with all kinds of interests and a variety of budgets. Get Out of Town also spotlights the residents, business owners, historians, trail-and-river guides, chefs, artists and others who make each destination special.
About the Hosts
Get Out of Town is hosted by Laurita and Lauren Portee, a mother and daughter who share a passion for adventure.
They discovered they were great travel companions when they took a trip to France in 2012. Today, Laurita is retired and Lauren works full time as an occupational therapist, so they are more than ready to hit the road. They consider themselves to be best friends and love spending time together seeking out new places and trying new activities.
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