Washington D.C. Day Trips

Georgetown

Dalgren Chapel on Georgetown University
photo by: Patrick Morrissey

The historic Georgetown neighborhood predates the founding of the District. Originally an industrial port area, the region has come to be a shoppers paradise and a major element of the DC nightlife. Buildings here typically date from the mid to late 19th century, which we Americans consider to be old. All the commercial buildings are built along M St. and Wisconsin Avenue. The residential neighborhoods are made up of traditional row houses and mansions of the 19th century.

Georgetown University is found in the north-west corner of the town, and more..

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url:	www.georgetowndc.com
address:	Wisconson Ave. & M St. NW

Adam's Morgan

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Accessable by metro this is the best part of town to find a good bar. More active than Georgetown or downtown most weekend nights.

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Mount Vernon

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Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, is an easy day trip from Washington, DC. Located 15 miles south of DC in northern Virginia, the estate includes the mansion building and several out buildings, including the slave quarters, the stables, a greenhouse and the kitchen as well as a working 18th century farm. Open every day of the year, it is a living history lesson and provides information into George Washington's life. It also provides beautiful views of the Potamac River, which winds its way past the estate to the Atlantic Ocean 300 miles away.

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address:	3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22309

Mount Vernon

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Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, is an easy day trip from Washington, DC and a favorite of Washington, DC attractions. Located 15 miles south of DC in northern Virginia, the estate includes the mansion building and several out buildings, including the slave quarters, the stables, a greenhouse and the kitchen as well as a working 18th century farm. Open every day of the year, it is a living history lesson and provides a look into the life of the “father of his country,” It also provides panoramic views of the Potomac River, which winds its way past the more..

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tel:	703)780-0011.
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address:	3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22309

Mount Vernon

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Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, is an easy day trip from Washington, DC and a favorite of Washington, DC attractions. Located 15 miles south of DC in northern Virginia, the estate includes the mansion building and several out buildings, including the slave quarters, the stables, a greenhouse and the kitchen as well as a working 18th century farm. Open every day of the year, it is a living history lesson and provides a look into the life of the “father of his country,” It also provides panoramic views of the Potomac River, which winds its way past the more..

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tel:	703)780-0011.
url:	www.mountvernon.org
address:	3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22309

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