Things to do in Mount Vernon, Virginia

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A colorful indoor play area with large rubber duckies, beach balls, and a “Bubble Planet Experience” sign amidst lit decorations.

Washington, D.C.

Bubble Planet Washington DC

Experience floating bubbles and interactive exhibits

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Washington, D.C.

The Museum of the Bible invites people of all ages and walks of life to engage with the Bible and experience its stories through interactive exhibitions. It is located at 400 4th St. SW in Washington, D.C., USA.

CHAMPIONS exhibit featuring championship athletes and teams from a variety of eras and sports.

Baltimore

Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum

It all started in a rowhome… George Herman “Babe” Ruth was born at 216 Emory Street on February 6, 1985. The Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum preserves the historic rowhome where Babe Ruth was born, artifacts from his life and career, and never-before-seen video and audio clips of the slugger. The Birthplace is also the official museum of the Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Colts, and its collection represents all Maryland sports. It is the only place where you can see a Super Bowl Lombardi Trophy and World Series Trophy side-by-side. Other notable athletes represented include Michael Phelps, Johnny Unitas, Jessica Long, and Ray Lewis. The museum is located 4 minutes from Oriole Park at Camden Yards and is the perfect complement to an Orioles game. Tours are self-guided and visitors should expect to spend between 45 minutes to 1 hour viewing the exhibits.

Tourists walk near the Lincoln Memorial and reflecting pool in Washington, D.C., with a sightseeing bus in the foreground.

Washington, D.C.

Washington DC City Tours

Discover Washington DC on an unforgettable journey through history

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Arlington

Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery is a military cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, United States, where over 400,000 servicemen and women from America's many conflicts are buried. The cemetery is also the burial site of Presidents John F. Kennedy, and William Taft, among other prominent Americans.

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Washington, D.C.

National Museum of African American History and Culture

The National Museum of African American History and Culture opened to the public on September 24, 2016, as the 19th museum of the Smithsonian Institution. It is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. Come and witness a collection of more than 40,000 artifacts that help Americans see how their histories, stories and cultures are shaped and informed by global influences. It is located in Washington D.C.

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Washington, D.C.

United States Navy Memorial

The United States Navy Memorial is located on Pennsylvania Avenue between 7th Street Northwest and 9th Street Northwest in Washington, D.C. It was designed to pay tribute to those who have served or are currently serving in the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and the Merchant Marine. You'll also find it by looking for the two white flagpoles.

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Washington, D.C.

Washington D.C. Bus Tours

Discover Washington D.C. beyond the monuments

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Washington, D.C.

Capitol Hill

Discover the Powerhouse of Democracy: Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.

Smithsonian Air and Space Museum

The museum is a center for research into the history and science of aviation and spaceflight, as well as planetary science and terrestrial geology and geophysics. Almost all of its spacecraft and aircraft on display are original primary or backup craft (rather than facsimiles). Its collection includes the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, the Friendship 7 capsule which was flown by John Glenn, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, the Bell X-1 which broke the sound barrier, the model of the starship Enterprise used in the science fiction television show Star Trek: The Original Series, and the Wright brothers' Wright Flyer airplane near the entrance.

Washington, D.C.

Washington Monument

Enjoy the view of the National Mall, the Capitol, and more at the observation deck

Ashburn

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Loudoun

Experience the sensation of flying in state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnels. It's safe for all ages, experience levels and abilities. Indoor sky diving at iFLY is a family-friendly activity perfect for kid’s birthday parties, corporate events, team building, and more.

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Washington, D.C.

Unlimited Biking: Washington DC

Unlimited Biking is a bike shop offering bike and Segway tours in Washington DC. Visitors can take a guided tour, self-guided ride, or private/group tour. Bike rentals are also available. They are located on L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC.

Washington, D.C.

Hard Rock Cafe Washington D.C.

Affectionately dubbed the 'Embassy of Rock', the Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike. Located in the heart of the U.S. capital city, the restaurant is a classic Hard Rock Cafe, with walls festooned with memorabilia from classic rock 'n' roll stars and the restaurant's signature Hard Rock Cafe logo. A well-stocked bar features a wide variety of beers, wines, and cocktails, perfect for washing down the variety of classic American favorites like burgers, sandwiches, and salads in a rocking atmosphere of lively music. With a perfect location near the Washington Monuments and White House, it's the ideal spot for a bite between sightseeing, or if you happen to be the U.S. President, and in the mood for epic burgers!