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Jones Point

National And State Parks – Forest Heights, Maryland

The area surrounding the Potomac River has been a bustling center of trade and commerce since the earliest European exploration of North America. Captain John Smith sailed up the river in 1608, and his accounts, along with those of ... More on LighthouseFriends.com

National Portrait Gallery

Museums – Washington, Washington DC

The re-opening of the National Portrait Gallery was certainly worth waiting for. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • The building itself is stunning; the collection vast. More on GoCityKids

  • The building itself is stunning; the collection vast. And the scavenger hunt (go to the top floor and you'll ... More on GoCityKids

Katie Hooe House

Landmarks – Manassas, Virginia

Inscription. This structure reputedly is the oldest dwelling in Manassas. Part of the building is of log and is supposed to have been built before the Civil War. Most of the original houses of the hamlet of Tudor Hall—subsequently ... More on HMDB

The Mayor

Landmarks – Silver Spring, Maryland

The unofficial "Mayor" of Silver Spring was a homeless man who colledted hand-outs of money and food. Norman Lane walked the streets of Silver Spring ofr almost 25 years, doing odd jobs around the... More on Silverspringdowntown.com

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  • about Play Pals of Silver Spring: Play Pals is an activity-based site for local moms which encourages playdate planning and the sharing of knowledge on community ... More on GoCityKids

Cedar Run Court House Site

Landmarks – Quantico, Virginia

Inscription. Second Prince William, Court House, 1742 1760, , Erected 1974 by Prince William County Historical Commission. , Marker series. This marker is included in the Virginia, Prince William County Historical Commission marker ... More on HMDB

Stable at Bluemont Vineyard/Weddings-Social

Wineries And Vineyards – Bluemont, Virginia

This former horse stable is available for events such as weddings, receptions, corporate parties, and picnics. High on a hill and nestled among the vineyards and Christmas trees, The Stable offers amazing views. Although fully renovated ... More on VisitLoudoun.org

The South: Confederate Leaders at Balls Bluff

Landmarks – Leesburg, Virginia

Inscription. Colonel Nathan George “Shanks” Evans: Nathan Evans was born in South Carolina in 1824. An 1848 West Point graduate, he was jokingly nicknamed “Shanks” by his cl... More on HMDB

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  • Inscription. Brigadier General Charles Pomeroy Stone: As the overall commander of Union forces at Balls Bluff, Stone was a rising star in the Union army at the time of the battle. He become the sca... More on HMDB

Monolith

Themeparks – Washington, Washington DC

This is just a fun little boulder that millersqu a couple of other good friends and i (soulclimberchick)happened to find one day. Not too much is known about it, not ... More on RockClimbing

The Glen Echo Park Yurts

Themeparks – Glen Echo, Maryland

Inscription. How they got here and what goes on inside them. Yurts Around the World. These interesting and unusual buildings function as studios and classrooms in Glen Echo Park. Yurts have a long history. In Mongolia, yurts have ... More on HMDB

YMCA Arlington

Things To Do – Arlington, Virginia

friendly and professional staff. More on GoCityKids

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  • Great rates for tuition. More on GoCityKids

  • Friendly and professional staff. Great hours for the working parent. Great rates for tuition. More on GoCityKids

Swain Acres

Parks – Danville, Virginia

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International Town and Country Club

Golf Courses – Fairfax, Virginia

The course is always in great shape, and probably has one of the best grounds crews at making sure the course is not over-wet. More on golflink.com

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  • This course is amazing for the fact taht it is on such a small piece of property right in the middle of Fairfax. More on golflink.com

  • This course is amazing for the fact taht it is on such a small piece of property right in the middle of Fairfax. The course is always in great shape, and probably ... More on golflink.com

Capitol Gateway Senior

Restaurants – Washington, Washington DC

Catoctin Creek BBQ

Restaurants – Paeonian Springs, Virginia

This is without a doubt the best carolina style bbq I have ever had and I have been to just about every roadside stand from p-ville to key west. I talked to the owners ... More on Yahoo! Travel

Tastee Treetz

Restaurants – Amherst, Virginia