Great Falls Park
Run by the National Parks Service, Great Falls Park is an intimate peek into the landscape of the earlier days in the United States. The park is the site of the country's first system of locks, which lifted boats to various elevations along the river. The Potomac River is impressively wild in the park, with the Great Falls providing a scenic and rugged landscape.
Great Falls Park
George Washington Memorial Parkway
McLean, VA 22101
(703) 285-2965
National Museum of Natural History
One of the gems of the Smithsonian museums, the National Museum of Natural History has dinosaur skeletons, millions of natural specimens and the Hope Diamond. Halls dedicated to the ocean, insects, dinosaurs, geology, mammals and more make the Smithsonian an all-day trip.
National Museum of Natural History
10th St. and Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20560
(202) 633-1000
U.S. Holocaust Memorial
The Holocaust Memorial in Washington, D.C. is meant to serve as a living memorial to the tragedy of the Holocaust and a place of reflection for the future. Visiting the memorial can be a heart-wrenching experience, but also a valuable one. With exhibits replicating a Holocaust train car, photography collections and traveling exhibitions, the Holocaust Memorial is both educational and engaging.
U.S. Holocaust Memorial
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW
Washington, D.C. 20024
(202) 488-0406
Article Written By Louie Doverspike
Based in Seattle, Louie Doverspike has been a professional writer since 2004. His work has appeared in various publications, including "AntiqueWeek" magazine, the "Prague Post" and "Seattle Represent!" Doverspike holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Hamilton College.
