Alexandria Area
- Attractions include the Alexandria African-American Heritage Park, The Alexandria Archeology Museum, the boyhood home of Robert E. Lee, Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site, George Washington Masonic National Memorial and ... wildernet.com
Green Spring Gardens Park
Green Spring Gardens Park, operated by the Fairfax County Park Authority, is a twenty-seven acre park containing demonstration gardens, walks, a horticultural center, library, greenhouse, meeting rooms, 1760 Manor House, na... virginia.org
Cameron Run Regional Park
Cameron Run Regional Park offers a variety of recreation facilities in an urban area, including Great Waves Water Park. Catch a wave in the wave pool, twist and turn down four-story water slides, take a plunge down speed sl... virginia.org
Maryland National Wildlife Refuges
- The U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife manage several wildlife refuges in Maryland. These refuges lie in two travel regions: Eastern Shore and Capital. They provide excellent habitat for waterfowl, other birdlife and a... wildernet.com
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Built by George Washington Custis, grandson of Martha Washington by her first marriage to Daniel Park Custis, Arlington House is located in Arlington National Cemetery, and was home of the Confederate General Robert E. Lee ... virginia.org
New York National Wildlife Refuges
- The U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife manage nine wildlife refuges in New York. These refuges lie in three travel regions: Long Island, Genesee and Finger Lakes. The Wildlife Refuges provide excellent habitat for wate... wildernet.com
Claude Moore Colonial Farm At Turkey Run
This 18th century living history farm portrays family farm life, with the staff and visitors working the land as they did before the Revolutionary War. Your grandchildren can help with chores such as carding wool, mixin... grandparents.com
Fletcher's Boat House
Fletchers Boat House, a National Park Service concession, is located on the Potomac River and the C & O Canal National Historical Park, between Chain and Key Bridges (see MAP). Fletchers has been in this location since... outdoortrips.info
L'enfant Plaza
Named for the designer of the city, Pierre L'Enfant, this plaza is Washington's only paved square, dedicated in 1968 as part of the urban renewal of the city. A central garden provides a touch of nature in the midst of... mytravelguide.com
Virginia National Wildlife Refuges
- Virginia's refuges provide essential habitat for wildlife and fish populations. Most were established to protect and enhance wetlands for the conservation of migratory birds; some were established to provide habitat for ... wildernet.com
Pennsylvania National Wildlife Refuges
- There are two wildlife refuges in the Pennsylvania. Erie NWR is located in the western area of the state, while John Heinz NWR is located in the midst of Philadelphia. Each refuge protects and manages biological diverse ... wildernet.com
Mount Vernon Trail
The 18.5-mile trail winds along the Virginia side of the Potomac River between Theodore Roosevelt Island and George Washington's home at Mount Vernon, with scenic view of Old Town Alexandria and the alluring Dyke Marsh al... washington.org
Piscataway Park
- The Piscataway Park project began in 1952 to preserve the river view as in was during George Washington's day. The recreation park stretches for 6 miles from Piscataway Creek to Marshall Hall on the Potomac River. Facili... wildernet.com
Potomac Overlook Regional Park
On the Potomac Palisades, park offers 100 acres of peaceful woodland. Features include: Nature Center with wildlife and archeological displays and auditorium; nature trails; and vegetable, herb, butterfuly and wildflower ga... virginia.org
Maryland's National Park Service Sites
- Scattered throughout 5 travel regions, Maryland offers 16 recreation and cultural sites. The majority of the sites are open year-round and are handicapped accessible. Education, civic and other groups are welcome. Most s... wildernet.com
Tudor Place Historic House And Garden
Tudor Place was built by Martha Washington's granddaughter, Martha Custis Peter, and her husband, Thomas Peter, son of a successful Scottish tobacco merchant. In 1805, Thomas Peter purchased the land comprising a city lot... famplosion.com
Ken-gar Palisades Park
Ken-Gar Palisades Park is a large facility that features basketball courts (lit up until 11pm), soccer and baseball fields, a tennis court, swingset and an excercise complex that was donated as a gift from Kaiser Permanente in... patch.com
Jones Point Lighthouse
In the mid-19th century, the city of Alexandria, VA was the third largest harbor on the Chesapeake Bay. Built by Charles B. Church, the Jones Point Lighthouse went into service on May 3, 1856. Intended to help guide marin... waymarking.com