Things to do in Chesapeake Bay

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USS Wisconsin BB-64 which includes a marina
Virginia showing a statue or sculpture, a garden and a skyscraper
Peabody Institute of the John Hopkins University
Norfolk Botanical Garden showing a pond, landscape views and a garden
USS Wisconsin BB-64 which includes military items and a bay or harbor

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

Downtown Washington D.C.

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Franklin Square and National Museum of Women in the Arts, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Washington D.C.
United States Capitol which includes heritage architecture, an administrative buidling and a sunset

Capitol Hill

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like Folger Shakespeare Library and Library of Congress, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.

Capitol Hill
Theodore Roosevelt National Park which includes a city and a river or creek

Northwest

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and National Mall, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.

Northwest
Georgetown showing a house, heritage architecture and a city

Georgetown

Georgetown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Georgetown Waterfront Park and Washington Harbour while you're in town.

Georgetown
Top of the World Observation Level showing a city and a bay or harbor

Inner Harbor

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbor. Make a stop by Harborplace or USS Constellation while you're exploring the area.

Inner Harbor
Dupont Circle which includes a monument and a statue or sculpture

Dupont Circle

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Visitors to Dupont Circle love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Dupont Circle and Mansion on O Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dupont Circle Station.

Dupont Circle