A few months ago, the Mrs. and I were driving around and at the spur of the moment, decided to take a trip to Leesburg, VA. From where we live in Maryland, the fastest route is to take the American Legion Bridge across the Potomac and then the highways to Leesburg. That's about a 40 mile trip.
Instead, we decided to drive up to Poolesville and take White's Ferry across the Potomac. The drive to the ferry and the ride across the Potomac was a memorable experience.
That part of Montgomery County, MD and Loudon County, VA is very peaceful. It's like taking a Sunday afternoon drive in the country. While we were waiting for the ferry, we saw over a dozen different migratory bird species, a fish hawk with a fish in its talons, and a wild turkey - a full grown Tom with a long beard and full plumage. It was quite the site.
Not being the outdoors types, my wife and I did what most other Leesburg tourists do. We hit the outlet mall. And we grabbed a hot dog at the Leesburg Costco. We both agreed their hot dogs were the best we ever had. It was something about the freshness of the bun - like it was straight out of the oven. Definitely a memorable experience!
If you are ever out in Leesburg or Poolesville, consider taking a ferry ride across the Potomac. Just remember to bring enough cash with you for a round trip - $6.00 the last time I checked.
2 comments:
Why didn't you stop by? We're only a minute-and-a-half from that Costco!
It was a weekday and you were at work. We'll stop by next time!
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