Do you have horse lovers in your family?  The Salamander Resort offers an array of unique horse experiences for their guests (including children as young as 5) such as Equine Communication, Essential Horsemanship and Paint-a-Pony (where children learn about horse markings and breeds).  This upscale resort is located an hour west of Washington, DC and showcases a world class equestrian center.  Activities abound for the entire family including zip lining, fishing, archery, art classes, indoor pool, biking, supervised children’s program, falconry, tennis and more! Their current Stay & Play promotion provides resort credits based on how long you stay that can be used toward dining, outdoor adventures, spa and more!   Get $150 for 2-nights, $300 for 3-nights and $600 for 4-nights or more.