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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John Brown and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
S1 E5 - 3m 33s
During their trip to Harpers Ferry, Laurita and Lauren explore the town's influential role in American history. On October 16, 1859, abolitionist John Brown launched a raid on the federal arsenal in Harpers Ferry. He hoped to capture the 100,000 weapons and use them in a war, which would free slaves in the south. Today the event -- and John Brown's story -- lives on at the Harpers Ferry NHP.
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Storer College
S1 E5 - 3m 5s
During their trip to Harpers Ferry, Laurita and Lauren visit Storer College, the first HBCU in West Virginia. The school was established in 1867 by Freewill Baptists as an effort to educate former slaves after the Civil War, and operated until 1955. In 1962, the National Park Service took over the preservation of the campus. Today, the site tells the inspiring story of the educators and students.
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River Riders
S1 E5 - 3m 48s
Laurita and Lauren are excited to try whitewater rafting during their trip to Harpers Ferry, WV. They head to River Riders, an outdoor recreation company that offers a smorgasbord of activities including whitewater rafting, flat-water tubing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. The 3-hour rafting trip offers plenty of rapids and excitement, along with spectacular views.
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The Wisp Resort Mountain Coaster Will Make You Scream
S1 E4 - 3m 29s
During their trip to Deep Creek Lake, Maryland Laurita and Lauren visit Wisp Resort to take a ride on the Mountain Coaster. The coaster is a hybrid between an alpine slide and roller coaster with 1,300 feet of uphill track, 3,500 feet of downhill track, and a 350-foot vertical drop. Each car is pulled up by a cable and then gravity-fed down a twisting, turning, track. As mom and daughter find out,
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Deep Creek State Park is an Outdoor Recreation Paradise
S1 E4 - 2m 35s
Laurita and Lauren visit Deep Creek Lake State Park, where they enjoy paddleboarding and kayaking on Deep Creek Lake, Maryland's largest freshwater lake. The lake was constructed in 1925 by the Youghiogheny Hydro Electric Corporation for rural electrification and has grown into a destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and boating.
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Preview: Deep Creek Lake
S1 E4 - 30s
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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Lake Pointe Inn is the Epitome of Rest and Relaxation
S1 E4 - 4m 48s
Laurita and Lauren visit Lake Pointe Inn, a charming bed and breakfast on the shores of Deep Creek Lake in Maryland. The original house structure was built in 1890 and in 1994, the home was expanded and turned into an inn, which features a wraparound porch with a view of the lake, a cozy great room with a big fireplace, and 10 unique guest rooms. It is the epitome of rest of relaxation.
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Preview: St. Michaels
S1 E3 - 30s
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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The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Brings History to Life
S1 E3 - 4m 56s
Lauren and Laurita pay a visit to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Maryland, an interactive and experiential learning venue dedicated to showcasing the Chesapeake Bay's history, culture, and environment. The Portees learn all about St. Michaels' past as a shipbuilding and oyster harvesting town, and try their hand at oyster tonging. It's harder than it looks!
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The Inn at Perry Cabin Isn't Just for Wedding Crashers
S1 E3 - 4m 3s
Laurita and Lauren explore the lush gardens, luxurious accommodations, and local cuisine at The Inn at Perry Cabin in St. Michaels, MD. The hotel, which was the setting for the 2005 film, The Wedding Crashers, has a long history. Built in 1831, it has become a renowned destination, known for its airy and comfortable accommodations.
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Locally Sourced Seafood is a Way of Life at The Crab Claw
S1 E3 - 3m 40s
On their trip to St. Michaels, Maryland, Laurita and Lauren enjoy a meal at The Crab Claw, a restaurant that prides itself on using locally-sourced seafood from the Chesapeake Bay. For Laurita, whose mother is from Tidewater Virginia, crabbing and crab-picking is a trip down memory lane.
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Quirk Hotel May Be Richmond's Most Creative Place to Stay
S1 E2 - 2m 57s
Lauren and Laurita explore the Quirk Hotel in Richmond, Virginia's Arts District. The building was originally one of Richmond's high-end department stores but Katie Ukrop and her husband converted it to a hotel and art gallery. Art from Richmond artists is featured throughout the property including incredible murals in many of the guest rooms. The colorful vibe is perfect for the neighborhood.
Schedule
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Get Out of Town
Laurel Highlands, PA
Monday
Jan 1
30 Minutes
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Get Out of Town
Laurel Highlands, PA
Monday
Jan 1
30 Minutes
Views, architecture and history of Laurel Highlands, Pa. -
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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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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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Get Out of Town
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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Get Out of Town
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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Get Out of Town
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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Get Out of Town
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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Get Out of Town
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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Get Out of Town
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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Get Out of Town
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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Get Out of Town
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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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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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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Get Out of Town
Shenandoah Valley, VA
Monday
Jan 1
30 Minutes
Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. -
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Get Out of Town
Shenandoah Valley, VA
Monday
Jan 1
30 Minutes
Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. -
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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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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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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. -
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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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