The Top 10 Things to Do Near Wren

1. Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Four Star

1. Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Four Star

1. Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Four Star

The steam room runs so thick with vapor it reads as sensory deprivation, and the experiential shower has a tropical-storm setting that does exactly what you'd expect. This full-service spa at the Salamander resort in Virginia horse country covers the full range, from salon blowouts to soaking tubs to a private outdoor pool, with tepidarium chairs for the aftermath. Vogue named it one of the 100 Best Spas in the World, which the riding-boot crowd already knew.

1. Vogue 100 Best Spas in the World

1. Washingtonian Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Middleburg

1. Washingtonian Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Middleburg

1. Washingtonian Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Middleburg

1. Washingtonian Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Middleburg

1. Washingtonian Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Middleburg

The Harbor salt scrub is a clue: this spa leans into its Inner Harbor address rather than pretending to be a mountain retreat. Eleven treatment rooms, a cluster of relaxation spaces, and a Forbes Four Star rating give it the full resort-spa feel without leaving the city. Come early enough to work through the relaxation rooms before your appointment, or the whole thing starts to feel like rushing a nap.

1. Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Four Star