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.
Established in 1978, the Round House Theatre in Bethesda has been entertaining locals for more than three decades. The theater has an array of shows and classes for adults and children. Every season features a mind-blowing 200 performances. Its summer classes for kids include puppet-making, sound design, dance, music and storytelling. If you're looking for a great theater experience, come to the Round House Theater and enjoy a good movie or play.
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.
La Galería Nacional cuenta con una extensa colección de arte europeo y norteamericano, desplegada en dos edificios espectaculares. En el West Building, imponente y de estilo neoclásico, el Rembrandt, el Rubens y el Gainsborough cuentan con amplia representación. La colección permanente incluye obras de los siglos XIII hasta el XX, con una sección dedicada exclusivamente al Impresionismo. El vestíbulo subterráneo cuenta con una cafetería, una tienda de recuerdos excelentes y una cascada cerrada los llevará hasta el East Building. Diseñado por I.M. Pei, este edificio triangular es uno de los principales emblemas de la ciudad y es también el hogar de muchas obras de arte famosas y otras exposiciones temporarias.
Parte del diseño original para la ciudad federal, este enorme parque abierto se extiende desde el Capitolio de los EE.UU. hasta el Monumento a Lincoln y alrededor del Tidal Basin en el Jefferson Memorial. También es donde se encuentran los museos Smithsonian, el Monumento de Vietnam, la piscina de reflejo y el famoso monumento a Washington. Se pretende que sea un lugar para recordar a los héroes americanos, para celebrar la libertad y ser un foro de ejercer la libertad en forma de protestas y manifestaciones. Numerosos festivales y conciertos tendrán lugar en el césped durante todo el año. Un camino de grava cerca el centro comercial y es un gran lugar para correr turismo o de paseo. Ciertamente, cualquier visita a Washington DC debe comenzar aquí, en el Mall.
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 St. Paul's Episcopal Church is a historic church located in Alexandria, Virginia. The church was built in 1818, and designed by famed architect Benjamin Latrobe in what is now an excellent example of Gothic Revival architecture. The church features three equal arches at its entrance, and parts of the church have undergone minor modifications over the years. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.