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Old Town Alexandria
Arlington National Cemetery
Oatlands Historic House & Garden
Battle of Cedar Creek National Park
Belle Grove Plantation
Children’s Science Center Lab
George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill
Great Falls National Park
Manassas National Battlefield Park
Meadowlark Botanical Garden
Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
Museum of Hounds & Hunting
National Air & Space Museum
National Museum of the Marine Corps
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Shenandoah Caverns
Shenandoah Valley Cultural Heritage Museum
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
The Pentagon
Torpedo Factory Art Center
Bull Run Regional Park
Wolf Trap National Park for Performing Arts
Workhouse Arts Center
- Northern Virginia offers a wide variety of must-do activities, including historical, cultural, and natural attractions.
- History enthusiasts will enjoy museums such as the Virginia Museum of the Civil War and the Shenandoah Valley Cultural Heritage Museum.
- Historic battlefields and colonial gardens, like the Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, appeal to history and gardening buffs alike.
- Visiting iconic landmarks such as the Pentagon and Arlington Cemetery is a must for many travelers.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the region's parks, mountains, lakes, and waterfalls.
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