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Meadowlark GardensParent rating: ![]() Location: 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna, VA Meadowlark Gardens houses 95 acres of ornamental display gardens and unique native plant collections, including more than twenty varieties of cherry trees, irises, peonies, azaleas, lilacs, an ...
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Arlington National CemeteryParent rating: ![]() Location: Ft Myer, VA More than four million people visit the Arlington National Cemetery annually, many coming to pay final respects at graveside services, of which nearly 100 are conducted each week, Monday throug...
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National ArboretumParent rating: ![]() Location: 3501 New York Avenue, NE, Washington, DC The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Enviro-friendly Place in DC, the US National...
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Franciscan Monastery of the Holy LandParent rating: ![]() Location: 1400 Quincy Street, NE, Washington, DC The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land is an often unexpected surprise to those who don't live in Brookland. And once discovered, people are reluctant to share their find, as the monastery i...
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Hidden Pond Nature CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 8511 Greeley Boulevard, Springfield, VA Acres of undisturbed woodland, quiet trails, splashing streams, and a tranquil pond are just a few of the reasons to visit Hidden Pond Nature Center. Situated along the Pohick Stream Valley, th...
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Mount Vernon Estate & GardensParent rating: ![]() Location: 3200 George Washington Memorial Parkway, Mount Vernon, VA Mount Vernon was the beloved home of George and Martha Washington from the time of their marriage in 1759 until General Washington's death in 1799. He worked tirelessly to expand his plantation...
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Meridian Hill ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 16th, Euclid, 15th, and W Streets, NW, Washington, DC Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, is 12 beautiful acres bordered by 16th, Euclid, 15th, and W Streets, NW. Purchased as park land in 1910, but not complete until 1936, Meridian ...
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Ellanor C. Lawrence ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA Home to the Walney Visitor Center, Cabell's Mill/Middlegate complex, Walney Pond, various historic ruins, picnic tables, sports fields, and hiking trails, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park (part of the ...
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Nottoway ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA Tennis, basketball, volleyball, softball, and baseball, gardens, picnicing, a fitness trail, and a wooded nature path are just a few of the lures at Nottoway. The tennis courts may be reserved...
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Constitution GardensParent rating: ![]() Location: West Potomac Park, Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC Believe it or not, this lovely 50-acre park used to be underwater! A US Army Corps of Engineers dredging project at the turn of century created the land that became Potomac Park. Today, it's the perf...
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Gravelly Point ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Northbound George Washington Parkway, Arlington, VA Gravelly Point Park is just a strip of grass off the George Washington Parkway, but it's proximity to the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is a huge draw for some. Just 400 feet away i...
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Oronoco Bay ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 701 North Lee Street, Alexandria, VA Oronoco Bay Park is located on the Potomac River in Old Town. People can walk, jog, or bike along the river path or just hang out and picnic (there are several large picnic areas which can be r...
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