National Zoological Park
The National Zoological Park is a part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world?s largest museum and research complex. The Smithsonian includes 18 museums and galleries, as well as the National Zoo. The words "National Z... citysearch.com
National Aquarium
Yes, it's smaller than its Baltimore counterpart, but the renovated aquarium in the basement of the Commerce Department Building is way cheaper and easier to do in a short visit. Don't miss the animal feedings at 2 p.... washingtonpost.com
National Colonial Farm
The Accokeek Foundation stewards 200 acres of Piscataway Park, a national park located in Accokeek, Maryland, on the shore of the Potomac River directly across from Mount Vernon. Our land serves as an outdoor classroom fo... museumland.net
Rock Creek Park
Located in the northwest section of Washington, DC, Rock Creek Park is the oldest and largest urban park in the national park system. Established in 1890, Rock Creek offers over 1,700 acres of natural areas for a wide vari... traillink.com
Jones Point
Once you leave D.C. and you area heading south, you have a great opportunity to visit a lighthouse. Just outside D.C. in Alexandria, VA, stands the Jones Point Lighthouse. It is just off of I-95. It was built in 1885 as ... igougo.com
Arts And Industries Building - Smithsonian Institution
"Saturday I'll do the Smithsonian." So spoke my visiting colleague from our home office in California. He was in town over the weekend and wanted to see a few of the local attractions."Wonderful!" I replied. "Which museu... igougo.com
Smithsonian Institution
"Saturday I'll do the Smithsonian." So spoke my visiting colleague from our home office in California. He was in town over the weekend and wanted to see a few of the local attractions."Wonderful!" I replied. "Which museu... igougo.com
Jones Point Lighthouse
Once you leave D.C. and you area heading south, you have a great opportunity to visit a lighthouse. Just outside D.C. in Alexandria, VA, stands the Jones Point Lighthouse. It is just off of I-95. It was built in 1885 as ... igougo.com
Mt. Vernon Trail
One thing I noticed while traveling in Washington DC is how green the town is. I got my first taste of the Mt. Vernon Trail as soon as I landed at Reagan National Airport (DCA). My father bypassed the airport metro st... igougo.com
Reston Zoo
See farm and African animals, even zebras, at this small zoo. citysearch.com
Claude Moore Colonial Farm Museum ;
Working tenant farm as it would have been in 1771. Costumed interpreters play the characters of the farmer and his wife. stepintohistory.com