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Road Trip

Head for the Hills

Avoid the leaf-peeping crowds on Skyline Drive. Hit the trails where you'll see more trees than people.
Fall Faves: Corn Mazes | Pumpkin Fests
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Dining: Upscale Bangers & Mash
Bars: An Urban Oasis of Cool
Movies: Classic Noir | New in Theaters
Museums: American History Preview
Ideas for what to do this week
 Sunday, 10/26
Hip-Hop for Everyone
North Carolina's Little Brother is one of the few hip-hop groups to balance underground success and mainstream acclaim.
 Monday, 10/27
Oh, the Horror!
The Red Derby gets in the Halloween spirit by showing zombie movies from "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" to "Shawn of the Dead."
 Tuesday, 10/28
The Only Race That Matters
Colorfully costumed drag queens take to the streets of Dupont for the annual High Heel Race.
 Wednesday, 10/29
The Pale Superhero
Comedian Jim Gaffigan's deadpan stand-up routines will leave you in stitches.
 Thursday, 10/30
Pumpking Carving Happy Hour
Half-price burgers and beers last until 8, and the best carving wins a weekend's stay at Hotel Helix.
 Friday, 10/31
All Hallows Scream
Count Gore de Vol hosts a night of movies, a costume contest and music at Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse.
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