14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151
Fun area with a planetarium and one of the larger movie theater screens in the country!
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20008
The best free zoo in the world! Make a ticket reservation in advance to save your spot, 10 minute walk to the metro, and a 3.1 mile walk around the entire zoo.
Almost all museums are free in DC
The DC metro is a very easy-to-understand transportation system, and $2 per ride on the weekend!
Shenandoah National Park
VA
Enjoy the natural landscape and fresh air!
Luray Caverns
101 Cave Hill Road, Luray, VA 22835
A breath-taking underground alien world of rock and visions. Takes 30-60 minutes to walk through, and includes free entrance to a Car and Carriage Caravan Museum, Gold Mining Adventure, and Sweets Shop. Buy tickets in advance.