Spread over 530 acres (214 hectares) Cabin John Regional Park park is among the largest community parks in the Bethesda region. The Cabin John Regional Park has something for everyone, featuring picnic spots, playgrounds, athletic fields, tennis courts, a nature center, a dog park, skating rink, trails, a campground and a miniature train. The adventure playground and the totem pole are the park's special attractions which are immensely popular among the little ones.
A one-of-a-kind museum and play center for kids, KID Museum is a place where kids and parents can indulge in a host of educational and recreational activities. Through a number of interactive installations and workshops, this museum makes learning a lot more fun. From science and mechanics, to art, history and culture, each topic is brushed upon with a touch of excitement and liveliness. Various activities and events are also organised here, wherein kids can get a more in-depth understanding of a vast array of topics.
Spanning 538.55 acres (217.99 hectares) of land, Wheaton Regional Park is a natural oasis just north of Washington DC. The park, which was established in 1960, has three distinct sections that all offer different activities, from a train ride through the Shorefield area, to an informational nature walk at the Brookside Nature Center in the Glenallan area. The park also has many hiking trails that show off the park's natural beauty, as well as many picnic areas that are perfect for a sunny afternoon.
Desde "La Visitación" de El Greco hasta obras de arte precolombinas y bizantinas, joyas y mosaicos, Dumbarton Oaks está repleto de tesoros elegantes. Construido en 1801, la propiedad alcanzó su máxima gloria en la década de 1920 cuando funcionó como centro de reuniones de la clase alta y perteneció a Robert Bliss y su esposa heredera Mildred. Los jardines ocupan unas 10 hectáreas en Georgetown e incluyen jardines escalonados, senderos serpenteantes y fuentes elaboradas.
El famoso asesinato del presidente Abraham Lincoln aquí el 14 de abril 1865, colocó a este teatro con firmeza en la historia. E lugar había abierto sólo cuatro años antes de aquella noche fatídica, el teatro ha sido restaurado a su aspecto de 1865 y es otra vez un escaparate de obras de teatro. El nivel del sótano exhibe artefactos del asesinato, entre ellos la pistola que John Wilkes Booth usó para matar a Lincoln. Los recuerdos de la vida de Lincoln también están en exhibición. Al otro lado de la calle se encuentra Petersen House, el lugar donde Lincoln murió.
Uno de los sitios preferidos a la hora de celebrar conmemoraciones de importancia nacional, la Catedral Nacional recibe a devotos de todas las denominaciones. En obras durante gran parte del siglo XX y finalizada y consagrada en 1990, esta catedral gótica es la sexta más grande del mundo. Arbotantes, gárgolas, criptas, un techo abovedado de 30 metros de altura y muchas capillas pequeñas conforman esta obra maestra arquitectónica. Los jardines invitan a la exploración con sus senderos ondulantes, sus arbustos prolijos y esas bellas praderas desde las cuales apreciar la ciudad.
The Children's Art Studio is a nonprofit organization with the belief that art is imperative to the emotional and intellectual growth of a child. With classes, workshops and camps offered, along with need-based scholarships in the event that money is an issue, each child is given individual attention based on their area of talent. Children are taught to plan, persevere, and capitalize on their creativity.
The Sandy Spring Friends Meeting House is one of the most historically significant structures in Maryland. It was constructed in 1817, and stands listed on the prominent National Register of Historic Places. It is a massive model depicting the Federal style of architecture,
Washington Improv Theater, or WIT, is one of the only places in Washington DC to see long-form improv. For those not familiar with the term, long-form improv is a series of improvised scenes and games that the players act out based on an initial suggestion from an audience member. What this really means is that you will be non-stop laughing from when the show begins until when it ends. WIT's shows generally last between 70 to 90 minutes - that is a lot of laughing.
Uno de los sitios preferidos a la hora de celebrar conmemoraciones de importancia nacional, la Catedral Nacional recibe a devotos de todas las denominaciones. En obras durante gran parte del siglo XX y finalizada y consagrada en 1990, esta catedral gótica es la sexta más grande del mundo. Arbotantes, gárgolas, criptas, un techo abovedado de 30 metros de altura y muchas capillas pequeñas conforman esta obra maestra arquitectónica. Los jardines invitan a la exploración con sus senderos ondulantes, sus arbustos prolijos y esas bellas praderas desde las cuales apreciar la ciudad.