There are plenty of fun and exciting things to do and see in the DMV (DC-Maryland-Virginia) area! There is also a lot of history here. For your convenience we have included some local attractions that you may want to visit during your stay. Enjoy!
*Local Attractions*
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial - Washington, DC
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is located in West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C., southwest of the National Mall. The national memorial is America's 395th unit in the national park service.
http://www.nps.gov/mlkm/index.htm
Capital Building - Washington, DC
The United States Capitol, atop Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government, completed in the year 1800.
http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/
Washington Monument - Washington, DC
The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, once commander-in-chief of the early Continental Army and the first American president.
http://www.nps.gov/wamo/index.htm
Thomas Jefferson Memorial - Washington, DC
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a presidential memorial in Washington, D.C., dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, an American Founding Father and the third President of the United States.
http://www.nps.gov/thje/index.htm
The White House - Washington, DC
Does this really need explaining? LoL!
http://www.whitehouse.gov/
National Great Blacks in Wax Museum - Baltimore, MD
The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum is a wax museum in Baltimore, Maryland featuring prominent African-American historical figures. It was established in 1983.
http://www.greatblacksinwax.org/
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center - Greenbelt, MD
NASA captures your attention like no other organization. It offers unparalleled experiences, a key to knowledge, and a window to the future. Activities, exhibits and events at NASA Goddard's Visitor Center in Greenbelt, Md., provide inspiring and captivating educational experiences for all ages.
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/home/
Smithsonian National Zoo - Washington, DC
The Smithsonian's National Zoo is a leader in animal care, science, education, and providing a phenomenal visitor experience online and in Washington, D.C.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/
The National Harbor - National Harbour, MD
National Harbor is not so much a destination as it is an experience. The National Harbor features waterfront dining, the capital ferris wheel, the carousel, the National Children's Museum, boating and much more!
http://nationalharbor.com/
*Shopping*
Tanger Outlets at National Harbor - National Harbour, MD
The Tanger Outlets at national Harbor features several discount stores including; Coach, H&M, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Steve Madden, Brook's Brother's Factory Store, Express Factory Outlet, New York & Company Outlet, Movado Company Store, Justice and many more.
http://www.tangeroutlet.com/nationalharbor/
The Fashion Centre at Pentagon - Arlington, VA
The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, located just moments from the nation's capital, and on the Washington DC Metro system, offers a world-class shopping experience where avenues of fashions and boulevards of style await.
http://www.simon.com/mall/the-fashion-centre-at-pentagon-city
Annapolis Mall - Annapolis, MD
The Annapolis Mall features several stores including; Aldo, Americal Apparel, Ann Taylor, Aveda, Bare Minerals, Charming Charlie, Charlotte Russe, Forever 21, Foot Locker, Lord & Taylor, Nordstrom, Michael Kors, Pandora, Sephora, Swarovski, Torrid, Vera Bradley and Wet Seal
http://www.westfield.com/annapolis/
*Dining*
Busboy & Poets - Washington, DC
Busboys and Poets is a community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted...a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul...a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide...we believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community and the world.
http://www.busboysandpoets.com/
Ben's Chilli Bowl - Washington, DC
Ben's Chili Bowl is a landmark restaurant in Washington, D.C., located at 1213 U Street, next to Lincoln Theatre, in the Shaw neighborhood of northwest D.C.
http://benschilibowl.com/
B. Smith's - Wasington, DC (Union Station)
B. Smith’s, the leading African American lifestyle brand continues to innovate and etch its mark in the fabric of Contemporary Southern Cuisine.
http://bsmith.com/restaurants/washington-dc/
Indulj - Washington, DC
Chic bi-level lounge offers cocktails & soul-food small plates, plush seating, live music & DJs.
http://www.induljdc.com/
Dukem Restaurant - Washington, DC
Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant is the most enduring Ethiopian music entertainment landmark in the district.
http://dukemrestaurant.com/
*Recreation*
AMF College Park Lanes - College Park, MD
AMF College Park Lanes offers 40 ten-pin lanes for your enjoyment. Watch your favorite sports on TV or challenge your friends to some arcade games or a game of pool.
http://www.amf.com/collegeparklanes
Maryland Live! Casino - Hanover, MD
Maryland Live! Casino is Maryland's newest gaming and entertainment experience. The $500 million multi-use complex is located at Arundel Mills Mall.
https://www.marylandlivecasino.com/
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