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Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Walk beneath aircraft and spacecraft on a bigger-than-usual museum day.
Things to do near Washington, DC
A hand-picked starting point for your next day out, with clear prices and links to the people running each experience.
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Torpedo Factory Art Center
Meet working artists and browse studios beside the Alexandria waterfront.
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Theodore Roosevelt Island
Cross the footbridge for woodland paths and a different view of the Potomac.
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Arlington Courthouse Farmers Market
Build a Saturday morning around local growers and a good market snack.
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Downtown Silver Spring Farmers Market
Bring a tote and a little appetite to Veterans Plaza.
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Great Falls Park
Follow the sound of the river to dramatic overlooks and woodland paths.
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Glen Echo Park
Explore an arts-filled park where a simple afternoon can become a creative detour.
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Arlington National Cemetery
Make time for a respectful walk through one of the nation’s places of remembrance.
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Old Town Alexandria Waterfront
Follow the river past public art, parks and places to stop for a small treat.
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Gravelly Point
Bring a picnic and watch aircraft rise and descend beside the Potomac.
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U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
See the flag-raising sculpture and look back toward Washington from across the river.
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Mount Vernon by Candlelight
Tour the lantern-lit estate and hear how Christmas was celebrated in eighteenth-century Virginia.
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FRESHFARM Farmers Market at Mosaic
Browse local produce and baked goods on a relaxed Sunday at Mosaic District.