Ready to get out and see a bit of the world again, or maybe just take a drive? We've rounded up 16 summer day trips near Washington, DC just right for area families ready for a break, all within easy driving distance from the city and surrounding towns.

Given that Virginia, Maryland, and DC are all in various stages of reopening, we've done our best to pick outdoor DC day trips where maintaining some social distance is possible. No matter where you travel, don't forget to bring your masks along, plus plenty of hand sanitizer.

Visit our FamilyTravel Guide for more day trips near DC or even some summer weekend getaways. 

The coronavirus pandemic is moving so quickly that we're all suffering from information whiplash. But one constant since the outbreak began is the need for coronavirus testing, and with the country inching toward re-opening, the need for wide-spread coronavirus antibody testing is equally critical.

Antibody tests can determine whether any of us who haven't had confirmed cases of the coronavirus have been infected without realizing it. There's been discussion about the possibility of herd immunity, especially if, as some have speculated, the virus has been circulating even longer than initially thought.

And, of course, there is emerging evidence that kids—once thought to have a natural immunity to the COVID-19 pandemic—might be asymptomatic, still shedding virus, and prone to severe complications long after it leaves their systems. This makes testing for the active virus or coronavirus antibodies even more critical.

With that in mind, we've dug into some of the questions we've heard from parents, to try and get clear and concise answers when it comes to testing for both active coronavirus infections and the disease's antibodies. For answers to more coronavirus-related questions, be sure to see our posts dedicated to coronavirus FAQs for parents and parents-to-be.