Washingtonian Names Town of Clifton as a 'Great Day Trip'

Washingtonian Magazine has named Clifton as one of the area’s top places for a day trip.

“We were thrilled to see that in there,” said Clifton Mayor Bill Holloway. "It’s a recognition that Clifton is a place people should come by and see.”

The short blurb on Clifton was part of a longer list that the magazine compiled of 35 destinations for D.C. residents, including the towns of Culpepper and Fredericksburg.

The magazine encouraged tourists to visit the , , the , , and other local businesses.

“It’s always good to get the publicity and have Clifton mentioned as a destination,” said Tom Peterson, owner of Peterson’s Ice Cream Depot. He adds that lately he has seen more out-of-towners in his shop. “When I’m out there, I ask people how they heard of us and so many of them have been on Yelp to review the businesses.”

The full article is in the August issue of the Washingtonian Magazine on newsstands now, or visit their website to purchase a digital copy.