we are planning a one week trip to rome in mid november and would like to plan some day trips as well. any suggestions?

Here's a current thread w/ discussion re: Roma itinerary. You may not be traveling with kids, but offers up good plan ......

ROME Itinerary: 6 days/first trip/with kids
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...-days-kids.cfm

Popular daytrips are Ostia Antica (especially if you aren't visiting Pompeii) and Hadrian's villa at Tivoli.
We were in Rome in late Nov. 2008. We had a lot of rain and one entire day where it just downpoured heavily and was quite windy and cold. It was so windy that the rain was blowing horizontally and any part of your body not covered by your parka got soaked. We spent the day indoors at the Vatican seeing the museums, church, and Scavi Tour. I'd recommend identifying several museums and churches you want to see in case you have some bad weather days where outdoor sightseeing is impractical. Happy Planning!

Hello, deb, if the weather is pleasant you might think about taking the train to Orvieto. Orvieto is only about an hour train ride, it is located north of Rome and would make a lovely and interesting day trip. Have fun!

thanks so much for all the helpful advice!