Washington DC Museums, Gardens & Virginia Adventures

Washington DC serves as home base for @emilygoesplaces, anchoring her guides to free Smithsonian museums, monuments, and seasonal festivals.

Lincoln Memorial features an expansive new underground undercroft museum with exhibits built directly into the monument's historical foundations.

DC State Fair celebrates local urban agriculture, gardening contests, and District creators each September.

Shenandoah National Park serves as the setting for rugged Virginia mountain hikes, fire road descents, and Skyline Drive escapes.

United States Capitol Building anchors Capitol Hill and serves as a classic sight on walking tours around the National Mall.

West Potomac Park in Washington DC served as the backdrop where @emilygoesplaces attended The District Cup polo match along the Potomac.

Arlington, Virginia, borders the nation's capital and serves as an active home base for @emilygoesplaces.

Dodona Manor, the preserved Leesburg home of George C. Marshall, opens its historic rooms and vegetable gardens to touring visitors.

Loudoun Hunger Relief receives fresh seasonal vegetables grown in the preserved historic gardens of Dodona Manor.

Morven Park in Leesburg features extensive equestrian facilities, historic mansions, and museum grounds included on the Loudoun Heritage Pass.

Oatlands Historic House & Gardens in Leesburg preserves historic architecture and formal terraced gardens.

National Sporting Library & Museum in Middleburg focuses on equestrian art, literature, and regional sporting history.

Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum in Sterling showcases interactive exhibits detailing the agricultural history of Northern Virginia.

Leesburg, Virginia, serves as a hub for touring historic estates, garden properties, and Loudoun County heritage sites.

Washington Monument rises 555 feet above the National Mall, visible during Fourth of July fireworks and evening walks around DC.

Mount Vernon preserves George Washington's riverside estate, historic mansion, and colonial gardens along the Potomac River.

US Marine Corps War Memorial near Arlington National Cemetery portrays the famous flag-raising at Iwo Jima.

Capital One Arena in downtown Washington DC hosts concerts, sports events, and large civic celebrations throughout the year.

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Northeast DC draws summer visitors for its annual July blooming of giant lotus flowers and water lilies.

Lancaster, Virginia, welcomed @emilygoesplaces for an offline Fourth of July weekend filled with boating, kayaking, and fresh oysters.

Chesapeake Bay offers calm summer waters for coastal Virginia kayaking, boating trips, and evening oyster roasts.

Stevie's Ice Cream in Kilmarnock serves sweet waffle cones and scoops after long summer days out on coastal Virginia waters.

Burnside Farms in Nokesville invites summer visitors to pick their own blooms across 78 acres of sunflower fields.

Hector’s of Nokesville is recommended by @emilygoesplaces for quick, friendly, and affordable Mexican dining after visiting sunflower fields.

Nokesville, VA, makes an easy agricultural day trip from DC for seasonal sunflower cutting and casual neighborhood dining.

Yorktown, Virginia, makes a scenic coastal day trip for quiet riverfront views, historic sites, and sunset boat charters.

Tall Ship Alliance II offers relaxing sunset sails out of Yorktown along the waters of the York River.

York River provides open water views and river breezes for passengers on sunset schooner cruises.

Virginia's Historic Triangle offers historic waterfront landmarks and peaceful evening sails around Yorktown and Williamsburg.

Serenity, a traditional sailing vessel based in Yorktown, carries passengers on relaxing sunset charters along the river.

George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge spans the York River and provides a striking visual landmark during evening boat sails.

Howard County Fair featured on @emilygoesplaces's DMV guide for classic carnival rides and agricultural exhibitions.

Fauquier County Fair in Virginia offers traditional agricultural displays, food stalls, and carnival rides featured in the DMV fair roundup.

Loudoun County Fair in Leesburg brings seasonal carnival entertainment, agricultural shows, and local food to Northern Virginia.

Fairfax County Carnival & Fair gives Northern Virginia locals access to rides, games, and classic fair snacks each season.

Prince William County Fair features carnival rides, competitive exhibits, and fried fair treats every August in Manassas.

Arlington County Fair provides urban carnival games, community exhibits, and street food right across the river from DC.

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg draws crowds for monster trucks, carnival games, and 4-H animal shows.

Maryland State Fair in Timonium draws summer visitors with classic midway rides, livestock exhibitions, and carnival treats.

Anne Arundel County Fair near Annapolis offers Maryland fairgoers carnival rides, local food stands, and family entertainment.

Charles County Fair in Southern Maryland provides classic midway rides, track events, and seasonal autumn entertainment.

The Great Frederick Fair brings agricultural competitions, harness racing, and carnival dining to Western Maryland.

St. Mary’s County Fair in Leonardtown brings community livestock exhibits, tractor pulls, and classic fair snacks together each autumn.

State Fair of Virginia in Doswell hosts large carnival midways, agricultural displays, and seasonal live entertainment.

Stafford County Fair welcomes families with live music, 4-H displays, carnival rides, and seasonal fair food.

National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall opened five new exhibition halls with free timed entry to see historic aircraft.

Costa Rica is highlighted by @emilygoesplaces as an overseas destination where she previously lived and completed graduate studies.

Massachusetts is the home state where @emilygoesplaces grew up before settling in the Washington DC area.