Emily's Guidebook
Sightseeing
There are so many options to do! From looking at museums to visiting the historic monuments, the list goes on! Bring your walking shoes!
118 locals recommend
Washington
There are so many options to do! From looking at museums to visiting the historic monuments, the list goes on! Bring your walking shoes!
Wonderful State Park with a view! Easy to find off the highway and even has a stand with food! Accessible wheelchairs available as well! Must visit place in the summer!
99 locals recommend
Sandy Point State Park
1100 E College PkwyWonderful State Park with a view! Easy to find off the highway and even has a stand with food! Accessible wheelchairs available as well! Must visit place in the summer!
If you love aviation this is the place! There is another museum in DC which is smaller. We prefer this one for a visit so you can see a life size rocketship! Incredible aircrafts and worth the drive!
Air and Space Museum Gift Shop
14390 Air and Space Museum PkwyIf you love aviation this is the place! There is another museum in DC which is smaller. We prefer this one for a visit so you can see a life size rocketship! Incredible aircrafts and worth the drive!
Such a fun time and so many animals to see! Home of the Giant Panda! Must get tickets ahead of time for parking and it is a first come first served situation. Otherwise, on the street parking is the only option.
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWSuch a fun time and so many animals to see! Home of the Giant Panda! Must get tickets ahead of time for parking and it is a first come first served situation. Otherwise, on the street parking is the only option.
The Cherry Blossom festival at the end of March and beginning of April is a must do! Filled with many activities and trees in full bloom is a beautiful sight!
123 locals recommend
Tidal Basin
20245 National DrThe Cherry Blossom festival at the end of March and beginning of April is a must do! Filled with many activities and trees in full bloom is a beautiful sight!
If you love learning Natural History this is for you! Super fun either by yourself or with family! Many interactive exhibits and can spend many hours here! Open daily 10 am-5 pm!
647 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWIf you love learning Natural History this is for you! Super fun either by yourself or with family! Many interactive exhibits and can spend many hours here! Open daily 10 am-5 pm!
Food scene
A wonderful place for foodies! They have a great variety from fancy restaurants to an incredible ice cream place! Outdoor seating options available
North Bethesda
A wonderful place for foodies! They have a great variety from fancy restaurants to an incredible ice cream place! Outdoor seating options available
Some wonderful places of diverse food along with beautiful river views! Some art galleries are in this beautiful city as well! Restaurants do have outdoor seating options!
76 locals recommend
Alexandria
Some wonderful places of diverse food along with beautiful river views! Some art galleries are in this beautiful city as well! Restaurants do have outdoor seating options!
Nice place created around a lake. Huge choices in food and they have music on Friday nights! Such a good family fun time! There is also a new playground and merry-go-round for kids to enjoy.
50 locals recommend
RIO Lakefront
9841 Washingtonian Blvd Nice place created around a lake. Huge choices in food and they have music on Friday nights! Such a good family fun time! There is also a new playground and merry-go-round for kids to enjoy.
Love cookies?! Check out Crumbl on Rockville Pike! It’s super close- about a 5 minute drive, and it’s delicious!
Crumbl Cookies - Rockville
12266 Rockville PikeLove cookies?! Check out Crumbl on Rockville Pike! It’s super close- about a 5 minute drive, and it’s delicious!
A nice fun place to visit in DC right on the river. Filled with many options for dining including a fresh seafood place! Fun family activity or solo adventure to walk around!
58 locals recommend
Wharf Street Southwest
Wharf Street SouthwestA nice fun place to visit in DC right on the river. Filled with many options for dining including a fresh seafood place! Fun family activity or solo adventure to walk around!
If you love cinnamon rolls this place is for you! This area also has a ton of other food options for food lovers! Highly recommend building your own!
Cinnaholic
230 Crown Park AvenueIf you love cinnamon rolls this place is for you! This area also has a ton of other food options for food lovers! Highly recommend building your own!
Great area near the Rio that is full of great food options! Highly recommend any place there! Also just a fun place to walk around.
Crown Court
Crown CourtGreat area near the Rio that is full of great food options! Highly recommend any place there! Also just a fun place to walk around.
Shopping
Annapolis is about a 50 minute drive! Right on the harbor it’s historic nature is just incredible. Many cute boutiques are here along with amazing seafood! The Naval Academy also calls this place home and you and enjoy a boat cruise if you wish!
80 locals recommend
Annapolis
Annapolis is about a 50 minute drive! Right on the harbor it’s historic nature is just incredible. Many cute boutiques are here along with amazing seafood! The Naval Academy also calls this place home and you and enjoy a boat cruise if you wish!
Full of options for the high end shoppers! Score great deals!
40 locals recommend
Clarksburg Premium Outlets
22705 Clarksburg RdFull of options for the high end shoppers! Score great deals!
Hiking
Beautiful time outdoors. Has minimal pavilions and benches for a nice lunch. Tons of hiking trails and even a bike path. You can rent a kayak or canoe during the proper months!
13 locals recommend
Rock Creek Regional Park
6700 Needwood RdBeautiful time outdoors. Has minimal pavilions and benches for a nice lunch. Tons of hiking trails and even a bike path. You can rent a kayak or canoe during the proper months!
A simple but beautiful hike along the Potomac river! The trails do have wood and concrete padding to make pushing strollers or wheelchairs easier! In the peak season there is offered food and you do have to pay for entry. In the off season, feel free to bring snacks for the picnic tables and enjoy free entry. There is a slight dirt road path until you reach the trails, however it is beautiful with views and a hidden gem in the area!
Olmsted Island Trail
Olmsted Island TrailA simple but beautiful hike along the Potomac river! The trails do have wood and concrete padding to make pushing strollers or wheelchairs easier! In the peak season there is offered food and you do have to pay for entry. In the off season, feel free to bring snacks for the picnic tables and enjoy free entry. There is a slight dirt road path until you reach the trails, however it is beautiful with views and a hidden gem in the area!
City advice
Don't miss
Cherry Blossom Festival!
Every Spring between the end of March and beginning of April, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom! Don’t miss out on the festival activities that occur around the national mall and must see trees around the tidal basin in DC! It’s a great sight!