See at least three national monuments on your walk! Lincoln, Jefferson, and the Washington monument are easy to find with several other monuments along the way.
Easy hike on the Virginia side of the Great Falls National Park with the options to make the hike more adventurous!
Enjoy Great Falls National Park from the Maryland side! Roughly 1.5 miles up the trial you will be able to walk out over several water falls to the main water fall. This flat trail is great for all age groups!
Wonderful free exhibits at the Natural History museum. Explore the ocean, human evolution, animals, insects and mummies!
Explore the recently renovated Air and Space Museum! While the museum is free, you may need timed entry passes which can be found on the Air and Space website.
While this museum is not free it is a fantastic way to learn about the history of espionage through an interactive game.
Visit the original Alexandria! While the insides of the building have been updated, the outsides have remained the same. Enjoy shopping, lunch, dinner, or a nice walk along the Potomac!
The Torpedo factory from WW2 has been converted into an art studio show case. Explore the different art while also learning about Alexandria's history.
Explore George Washington's gorgeous estate! This can be done on a guided or self led tour of the manner, grounds and the first president's final resting place.
Explore a historic fort from the War of 1812! They occasionally have canon demonstrations for those wishing to experience real canon fire.
Visit the annex of the Air and Space Museum and have the chance to see the Space Shuttle Discovery!
Bull Run Regional Park is a great place for an easy outdoor walk to explore the local parks!
Visit the Battle of Bull Run and enjoy a fun, relaxing walk where you can experience the local nature and history.
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