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The following are some links that will help you find out more about the surrounding area and the best way to get around.
Directions Map Quest Need directions from your out of state area? Use MapQuest to find detailed driving directions.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority The Washington metropolitan area transit authority official site includes maps, schedules, fees, and information about its various services. It’s very helpful for planning your trip to see the sites without a car.
Activities
Busch Gardens & Water Country USA An Anheuser Busch theme park with 17th-century flair, boasting numerous thrilling rides, dazzling shows, quaint shops and European cuisine. Open March – October, group rates and meeting space available.
Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens Explore George Washington's estate overlooking the Potomac River and discover 45 acres of family fun, including hands-on activities, special tours, river cruises, farm animals, shopping, dining, and more. Open every day of the year and holds group tours.
National Zoo Meet the many animals that call this zoo home, including the famous Panda Bears and over 2,000 animals from over 400 species. Admission is free.
Official tourism site of Washington, D.C. Smithsonian, Washington Monument, US Capitol, Arlington Cemetery, Lincoln, Jefferson, Korean, Vietnam and FDR Memorials, White House and a myriad of other information about the Washington, D.C. area, including shopping and dining information
Oriole Park at Camden Yards Baseball fun from spring through fall at Camden Yards. Mass transit available three miles from campground.
Pimlico Race Track Home of Preakness Stakes, the second jewel in the Triple Crown. Daily races and wagering.
Smithsonian The Smithsonian Institution is actually the largest cluster of museums in the world, each worth a day's visit. There are a total of 19 museums and 9 research centers. Admission is free.
United States Naval Academy The Academy is open to the public and guided walking tours are conducted of these historic and modern grounds and facilities.
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