ANNAPOLIS - Annapolis is the Maryland State Capitol and is 30 minutes northeast of Washington, DC via Route 50 to Route 70 (Rowe Blvd). Attractions include the United States Naval Academy (offers a walking tour), the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, the Maryland State House (oldest state house in use and offers free tours), plus many shops and colonial style restaurants and taverns, with famous crabcakes.

BALTIMORE - Baltimore is 45 minutes north of Washington, D.C., via I-495 to I-95 North or is accessible by the MARC train leaving from Union Station. Attractions include the National Aquarium, Camden Yards Stadium (Baltimore Orioles home field), Walters Art Gallery (art spanning 5,000 years and one of the largest private collections), the Baltimore Art Museum, and Waterfront events.

GREAT FALLS PARK, VA AND MD - Great Falls is northwest of Washington, DC off of I-495 (the Beltway). Great Falls offers a wide array of outdoor activities: hiking along the Potomac River and waterfalls, boating, picnic areas, Visitors Center, Great Falls Tavern (history and nature museum).

CHARLOTTESVILLE - Charlottesville is 110 miles southwest of Washington, DC, via I-66 West to Route 29 South. This is the home of the Third President, Thomas Jefferson and the Fifth President, James Monroe. This historic town has many attractions including: Monticello (the home of Thomas Jefferson), The University of Virginia (charted in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson), Ash Lawn (James Monroe's home), and the Historic District (many small shops, galleries, and restaurants).

OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA, VA - 10 minutes south of Washington, D.C. This is one of the oldest and most historic cities in Virginia. Many restored 18th and 19th century homes and buildings. It is the place where George Washington lived during his formative years. Attractions include: Gadsby Tavern (Museum and Restaurant); Robert E. Lee's Boyhood Home and the Lee-Fendall House; Carlyle House and Garden (home built in the 1750's); Stabler-Ledbetter Home (original collection of medicines from the 1700's; the Torpedo Factory Art Center (artists shops and archeology exhibit); plus shopping, restaurants, and seasonal events planned throughout the year. Access to metro and local bus.

ROOSEVELT ISLAND - Roosevelt Island is west of Washington, DC off of the George Washington Parkway. The 88 acre island is the location of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial statue in honor of the 26th President. The island is a great place for a nature walk on the over 2 miles of trails.

WOLFTRAP FARM PARK FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - (703) 255-1900, Virginia Route 7 near Vienna, Virginia. The nation's first National Park for the performing arts offers an open air theatre for opera, symphonic music, pop concerts, jazz, and ballet. Open during warm weather only. Price of admission varies depending on program. Call the above number for concert information.

CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELDS - Antietam, Manassas (Bull Run to the Northeast), Fredericksburg, and Spotsylvania. All these are within an hour's drive of Washington, DC. Each park has National Park Service guided tours, as well as maps for walking tours. These make great day trips and great way to see history.