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Maryland, Virginia and the
Capital Region
Historic Locales and Attractions
(Within two hours
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Flags America Theme Park
Largo, MD
Thrill and adventure theme park located in metro DC along the
beltway.
Annapolis, MD
Once a busy seaport, Maryland's historic state capital is
home to the U.S. Navy Academy, the 17th-century
State House, cobblestone streets, quaint shops, sailing
and pleasure boating.
Baltimore, MD
Just an hour away from Washington. Baltimore's Inner
Harbor shopping and dining pavilion features the
Baltimore National Aquarium and USS Constellation. In
the surrounding neighborhoods are town houses, elegant
shops, ethnic dining and art galleries.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
C&O National Historic Park
Stretches 184 miles from Georgetown to Cumberland,
MD. Mule-drawn boat trips available (April-October).
The wide towpath is open to bikers, joggers, hikders.
Main entrance, visitor center and coach parking at Great
Fall (MD). Entrance fee: $4 per car.
Colonial Williamsburg, VA
Gettysburg, PA
Harpers Ferry
National Historic Park
Harpers Ferry , WV
Kenmore Plantation &
Gardens
1201 Washington Ave.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: (540) 373-3381
Fax: (540) 371-6066
Paramounts
Kings
Dominion Theme Park
Theme park located North of Richmond, VA off I-95
Laurel Race Course
P..O. Box 130
Laurel, MD 20725
Phone: (301) 725-0400
Fax: (301) 725-5830
Toll Free: 1-800-638-1859
Thoroughbred racing at its finest. Sports Palace is
equipped with computerized racing technology. Group
discounts for dining and special programs. Available for
private functions.
Luray Caverns
Luray, VA
The largest and most popular caverns in eastern America,
this U.S. natural landmark is 90 minutes southwest of
Washington, near Skyline Drive and
Shenandoah National Park. Open daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
(to 6 p.m. March 15-June 15 & day after Labor
Day-Oct. 31; to 7 p.m. June 15-Labor Day; to 5 p.m.
weekends Nov. 1-March 14). Admission: adults $12,
children (ages 7-13) $5.
Manassas (Bull Run)
National Battlefield Park
Manassas, VA
National
Wildlife Visitor Center Patuxent Research Refuge
Laurel, MD
NASA Goddard Space
Flight Center
Greenbelt, MD
Oatlands
Plantation
Leesburg, VA 22075
Greek Revival plantation home, 4-acre garden and gift
shop. Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunday
1-4:30 p.m. Closed January-March. Admission:
adults $6, students (age 16 and under) $5.
Pimlico Race Track
Hayward & Winner Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
Phone: (410) 542-9400
Fax: (410) 664-0970
Live thoroughbred racing April-June and August-September.
Post time at 1 p.m. Admission: grandstand seating $3,
clubhouse seating $5. Group
discount and packages available. Call Group Sales
department for details.
Potomac Mills Outlet Mall
2700 Potomac Mills Circle #307
Prince William, VA 22192
Fax: (703) 643-1054
Toll Free: 1-800-826-4557
One of the world's largest value/outlet malls with more
than 220 outlet stores, 3 sit-down restaurants and food
court under 1 roof. Manufacturer-direct, off-price and
discount stores carry leading apparel names such as
Bally, Royal Doulton, Guess, Laura Ashley, Levi,
Escada, Calvin Klein and JC Penney outlet.
Wednesday-Sunday shuttle service from 3 Metro
subway stations: Metro Center, Rosslyn and Pentagon
City.
Rosecroft Raceway
6336 Rosecroft Drive
Fort Washington, MD 20744
Phone: (301) 567-4000
Fax: (301) 567-9267
Live harness races on an ultramodern Euro Track and all
varieties of dining. Post time: 7:30 p.m. Admission: $2.
Water
Country USA
Williamsburg, VA
History
For an excellent
overview of the history of the region visit these sites:
The Guide To
Historic Virginia
Guide To
Virginia's Civil War Battlefields and Sites
