Fun Stuff

Here's a list of some fun stuff you can do in DC and in nearby areas of Maryland and Virginia. This way, you can turn your visit to the DC area for our wedding into a fun vacation. We hope you will enjoy your stay!

Disclaimer: the list below does not by any means include all of the attractions in the Washington, DC, area. If you want to see something that is not listed below, or want to see more, you are welcome to look for something yourself or ask us for more suggestions. This is only a list of our initial suggestions for those who are new to Washington, DC.

In DC:

• The Smithsonian Institution
• A number of art museums and galleries
• All kinds of museums: The Holocaust Museum, the Newseum, and many others.
• The Washington monument
• The White House
• The United States Capitol
• The National Mall: an area in the middle of Washington, DC, where many of the museums and monuments can be found; also a nice place to hang out, sunbathe on the grass, and watch all the tourists run by
• The National Zoo
• Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials
• Georgetown
• The National Arboretum

In Virginia:

• Great Falls: the Virginia side
• Arlington National Cemetery
• Historic Alexandria: the old town is a beautiful place to visit
• Historic Richmond: about an hour away from Washington, DC; a good place to visit if you are interested in the Civial War and other parts of American History
• Colonial Williamsburg: a great place for those interested in American history; about two to three hours away from Washington, DC
• Various amazing caverns (all 1-3 hours away from Washington, DC, so you'll need a car to see them): Shenandoah Caverns, Natural Bridge and Caverns, Luray Caverns, and others
• Paramount's King's Dominion: a large amusement park, with some attractions based on cartoons and shows by Paramount movie studios; about one and a half to two hours away from Washington, DC
• Busch Gardens/Water Country USA: Busch Gradens is a fun theme park with areas dedicated to different countries (i.e. little Italy, little Gremany, etc.); Water Country is very close by, and offers lots of splashy fun entertainment; both are about two to three hours away from Washington, DC, in Williamsburg, VA
• Beaches all along the coast

In Maryland:

• Great Falls: the Maryland side
• The Baltimore aquarium
• Edgar Allan Poe's home in Baltimore
• Six Flags America: large amusement park less than an hour away from Washington, DC
• Beaches all along the coast (both Chesapeake and ocean)

Other Sources:

• Digital City: Washington, DC
• The Official Tourism Website of Washington, DC
• The Washington Post's entertainment guide