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The woods here hug Seneca Creek, which winds a twisty course to the Potomac. Miles of hiking and biking trails await, as well as boating opportunities in Seneca Creek, though if you're a horror-film buff, you may already be familiar with these woods 鈥 this is where 1999's The Blair Witch Project was filmed.
Maryland residents get discounted entry to the park.
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The legendary exhibits at the National Air and Space Museum include the Wright brothers' flyer, Chuck Yeager's Bell X-1, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St鈥
21.79 MILES
Two buildings. Hundreds of masterpieces. Infinite enjoyment. It's easy to spend a full day at the National Gallery of Art, which showcases a whole range鈥
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Anchoring the National Mall's west end is the hallowed shrine to Abraham Lincoln, who gazes across the Reflecting Pool beneath his neoclassical, Doric鈥
National Museum of African American History & Culture
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Located in Washington, DC, the sensational National Museum of African American History & Culture is devoted exclusively to the documentation of African鈥
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Since 1800, this is where the legislative branch of American government (ie Congress) has met to write the country's laws.
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Play image association with the words 鈥淲ashington, DC,鈥 and chances are the first thing that comes to mind is the White House. The president鈥檚 pad is鈥
20.96 MILES
Sprawling across hills above the Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia, Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for America鈥檚 most revered鈥
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It's all about the experience at this striking museum where art, architecture and landscape merge, and comfortable contemplation is encouraged. The鈥
2. Blockhouse Point Conservation Park
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Montgomery County has carved this pretty park out of a corner of the Potomac River valley. From Blockhouse Point, you'll see views of the Potomac Valley鈥
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On a bluff overlooking the Potomac, this 475-acre estate is one of the most attractive vineyards in Virginia. The winery has a 6000-sq-ft cave/cellar, and鈥
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This beautiful park 9 miles northwest of downtown has a huge carousel (per ride $1.25, operating May through September) and children鈥檚 shows by the Puppet鈥
5. National Museum of Health and Medicine
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Macabre exhibits galore pack this Department of Defense鈥搑un museum. The stomach-shaped hairball leaves a lasting impression (a 12-year-old girl ate THAT?)鈥
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This family-friendly winery provides an intimate but informal tasting experience. Winemaker Doug Fabbioli is best known for the big dry reds he produces:鈥
7. Nature Center & Planetarium
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The Nature Center & Planetarium is the main visitor center for Rock Creek Park. Besides exhibits on park flora, fauna and history, it can provide hiking鈥
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Morven Park is a 1000-acre property that was once the home of Virginia governor Westmoreland Davis. The Greek Revival mansion (tours hourly, last tour at鈥