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.
Ratner Museum is a fine art museum, housing various paintings done in crayons, water colors and pencils. The frequently changing exhibits include wood work, sculptures, cloth designing and much more. The museum spans across three buildings, comprising of a conference room, a public library and children's literature center. There are various concerts, tours and lectures on various topics, that take place in the museum. So if you want to spend your day appreciating works of art and culture, Ratner Museum is your place to be.
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.
The Rock Creek Park contiene un hermoso bosque salvaje y sirve como un oasis para los residentes de la ciudad y los turistas. Las atracciones incluyen áreas de picnic, senderos sinuosos y senderos para bicicletas, un centro de la naturaleza, un campo de golf público, pistas de tenis y establos. La pieza central es un molino harinero de trabajo, con una rueda de agua. Rock Creek Parkway corre junto al serpenteante arroyo. Partes de la carretera están cerradas al tráfico los fines de semana y entregados a los ciclistas y patinadores. Aunque el metro está cerca, un coche es necesario para visitar muchos de los sitios clave en un solo viaje.
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.
History buffs interested in the dwellings of an ordinary man in the 18th Century will be thrilled to visit the Ball Sellers House. Possibly the oldest standing building in Arlington today, the house was the home of a yeoman farmer John Ball, who lived in this modest dwellings with his wife and five daughters. The house has passed through several owners since including William Carlin, a tailor who counts George Washington and George Mason among his famous clientele. Packed with history and interesting stories, visitors will also get the rare opportunity to view a clapboard roof. The house is open for public tours from April to October on Saturdays between 1:00p and 4:00p. School and group tours can be set up by appointment.
Visit the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center to take a look at Blackbird, the fastest jet-plane in the world; or the famous space vehicle Discovery that has completed 39 space missions to date. The center is an extension of the National Air And Space Museum and displays aeronautical equipment and aircrafts to the public. There are two hangars and an Observation Tower that provides a panoramic view of the adjacent Washington Dulles International Airport. Also, it is here that the Airbus IMAX Theater is located. The center also lets visitors take a look at various restoration projects. A visit to the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center is informative and insightful for children and adults alike.
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,