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USS Wisconsin BB-64 featuring a marina
Virginia featuring a garden, modern architecture and a city
Peabody Institute of the John Hopkins University
Norfolk Botanical Garden which includes a garden, landscape views and a pond
USS Wisconsin BB-64 which includes a bay or harbor and military items

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Downtown Washington D.C. showing street scenes, a city and night scenes

Downtown Washington D.C.

4.5/5(6,676 area reviews)

Central business district boasting Penn Quarter, Chinatown, and CityCenterDC, with a variety of bars, restaurants, and theaters. Explore historic sites like Lafayette Square and enjoy diverse dining options such as Fogo de Chão and Old Ebbitt Grill.

Downtown Washington D.C.
Virginia Beach which includes rides

Northeast Virginia Beach

4/5(2,863 area reviews)

While visiting Northeast Virginia Beach, you might make a stop by sights like First Landing State Park and Neptune Statue.

Northeast Virginia Beach
Top of the World Observation Level showing a city and a bay or harbor

Inner Harbor

Historic seaport with post-industrial waterfront redevelopment, the Inner Harbor offers attractions like the National Aquarium and Maryland Science Center. Easily walk to stadiums or catch a water taxi to explore nearby areas.

Inner Harbor
Theodore Roosevelt National Park which includes a city and a river or creek

Northwest

4/5(100 area reviews)

Discover the heart of Washington, D.C. in this bustling quadrant, home to the central business district, Federal Triangle, and northern National Mall museums. Explore college campuses, catch a game at Capital One Arena, or visit the National Cathedral and Rock Creek Park. Enjoy seamless connectivity with all six Metro lines and numerous bus options.

Northwest
Georgetown showing a house, heritage architecture and a city

Georgetown

4.5/5(371 area reviews)

Historic landmarks and a bustling commercial district await, with high-end shops, bars, and restaurants at Wisconsin Avenue and M Street. Enjoy waterfront dining at Washington Harbour or explore the scenic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.

Georgetown
Alexandria featuring heritage elements

Old Town Alexandria

4.5/5(580 area reviews)

Discover well-preserved late-18th and early-19th century urban architecture in this National Historic Landmark District. Explore the commercial center around S. Washington Street and King Street, featuring notable buildings like the Art Deco Virginia Public Service building.

Old Town Alexandria

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