Adelphi Mill

8401 Riggs Rd.
Adelphi , MD 20783

Phone: (301) 918-8111
Fax: (301) 918-8124

URL: www.pgparks.com

Description:
Built circa 1796. The principal structure is a 2-story stone grist mill on the Northwest branch; it is the oldest and largest in the Washington area. Available for rental for small social and business functions.

Arlington National Cemetery

Across Memorial Bridge, about
3/4 mile from Lincoln Memorial
Arlington , VA 22111

Phone: (703) 697-4967

URL: www.mdw.army.mil

Description:
America"s largest national burial ground with more than 600 acres of landscaped hills. Among the thousands of white headstones are the graves of President John Kennedy, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, world champion boxer Joe Louis and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Open daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (to 7 p.m. April-September). Free admission. Choice of self-guided walking tour or paid shuttle tour (information available at the Visitors Center). Metro: Arlington Cemetery.

Arts/Harmony Hall Regional
Center

10711 Livingston Rd.
Fort Washington , MD 20744

Phone: (301) 292-8331
Fax: (301) 292-2843

URL: www.pgparks.com

Description:
Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center provies a variety of fine arts programs for children, adults and senior citizens. In addition to a full curriculum of classes in visual arts, theater, music and dance, the Center"s John Addision Concert Hall and galleries offer music, dance and dramatic programs, as well as exhibits.

Brookside Gardens

1500 Glenallan Ave.
Wheaton , MD 20902

Phone: 301-962-1427
Fax: (301) 949-0571

URL: www.mc-mncppc.org/parks/brookside.com

Description:
A 50-acre botanical garden featuring formal and informal gardens and two indoor conservatories with lush tropical plants and changing seasonal displays. Gardening programs for adults and children. Gift shops and special events year round.

Busch Gardens & Water Country
USA

One Busch Gardens Blvd.
Williamsburg , VA 23187

Phone: (757) 253-3584
Fax: (757) 253-3399

Description:
An Anheuser Busch theme park with 17th century flair, boasts more than 40 thrilling rides, dazzling shows, quaint shops and European cuisine. Open March-October. Group rates and meeting space available. Call for details.

C&O National Historic Park

P.O. Box 4
Sharpsburg , MD 21782

Phone: (301) 739-4200
Fax: (301) 413-2600

URL: www.nps.gov/choh

Description:
The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal stretches 184 miles from Georgetown to Cumberland, MD. Mule-drawn boat trips available (April-October). Wide towpaths open to bikers, joggers and hikers. The main entrance, visitor center and coach parking at Great Falls (MD). Admission: $4 per car. Groups (based on vehicle capacity): 25 or less $40, 25 or more $100. Educational groups can apply for fee waiver. (Individual admission: $2 per person.)

Clearwater Nature Center

11000 Thrift Rd.
Clinton , MD 20735

Phone: (301) 297-4575
Fax: (301) 297-5743

URL: www.pgparks.com

Description:
Clearwater Nature Center has something for nature lovers of all ages. Attractions include the very popular exhibit hall, which features a view of life underground. Other highlights include a variety of live reptiles, birds of prey, an indoor turtle pond and other surprises.

College Park Aviation Museum

1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive
College Park , MD 20740

Phone: (301) 864-6029
Fax: (301) 927-6472

URL: www.pgparks.com

Description:
This new 27,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art museum uses animatronics and interactive exhibits to tell the story of the World"s Oldest Operating Airport - the College Park Airport. The museum highlights many of the significant achievements in aviation that have occurred since Wilbur Wright taught the first military aviators to fly here in 1909.

Cosca Regional Park

1100 Thrift Rd.
Clinton , MD 20735

Phone: (301) 868-6636
Fax: (301) 868-5941

URL: ww.pgparks.com

Description:
Park facilities open 7:30 am to dusk year-round for all facilities except athletic fields. Park facilities include campsites, nature center, picnic areas, playground, lake with boating and fishing, trails, year-round tennis courts and ballfields.

The Courses At Andrews AFB

4442 Perimeter Road
AAFB , MD 20762

Phone: 301-981-4404
Fax: 301-981-5142

URL: www.aafbgc.com

Description:
A new level of golf enjoyment. A 3 course, 54 hole golf facility in close proximity to the Washington Metro area. Andrews AFB offers 3 courses, putting greens, practice range, spacious clubhouse, big banquet areas, golf-shop and cart rentals. An excellent complex to host outings, ice breakers, receptions, etc.

Enterprise Golf Course

2802 Enterprise Rd.
Mitchellville , MD 20721

Phone: (301) 249-2040
Fax: (301) 249-7066

URL: www.pgparks.com

Description:
Fore! Seing your clubs at one of the Commission"s magnificent greens. Each course features spacious greens, riding cart rental, a pro shop, and snack bar. Junior golf programs, too! First come, first serve.

Fairland Regional Park

Old Gunpowder Rd.
Laurel , MD 20707

Phone: (301) 774-6255
Fax: (301) 317-1067

URL: www.pgparks.com

Description:
Facilities open all year long except for athletic fields. Park facilities include ball fields, tennis courts, and batting cages with classes being held in the athletic and aquatic complexes.

Gettysburg, PA
Gettysburg , PA

Description:
Located about 1-1/2 hours from Washington, DC. Major sites include Gettysburg National Battlefield Park, Eisenhower home, plus 25 other attractions.

Great Falls Park

9200 Old Dominion Drive
Great Falls, VA 22066

Phone: (703) 285-2965
Fax: (703) 285-2223

Description:
Park open dawn to dusk. Visitor center open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $4 for noncommerical vehicles. Groups: (based on vehicle seating capacity): 1-6 $30, 7-25 $45, 26 or more $100. (Individual admission: $2 per person.)

Gunston Hall Plantation

10709 Gunston Road
Mason Neck , VA 22079

Phone: (703) 550-9220
Fax: (703) 550-9480
Toll Free: (800) 811-6966

URL: www.GunstonHall.org

Description:
Located on the Potomac River, 14 miles south of Mount Vernon. The former home of George Mason, father of the Bill of Rights, includes the restored 1755 mansion, original boxwood gardens, reconstructed kitchen yard and wooded nature trail. Open daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. except New Year"s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Admission: adults $5, students $1.50. Group admission: adults $4, students $1.50. Group services include modern meeting room, caterer"s kitchen, ample bus parking, interpretive center. Both grand and intimate gardens offer unique outdoor entertaining locales.

Henson Creek Golf Course

7200 Sunnyside Lane
Oxon Hill , MD 20744

Phone: (301) 567-4646
Fax: (301) 749-9025

URL: www.pgparks.com

Description:
Fore! Swing your clubs at one of the Commission"s magnificent greens. Each course features spacious greens, riding cart rental, a pro shop, a snack bar. Junior golf programs, too! First come, first serve.

The Links at Gettysburg

601 Mason Dixon Road
Gettysburg , PA 17325

Phone: (717) 359-8000
Fax: (717) 359-8020

Description:
A par-72 Championship Golf Course featuring red rock cliffs, waterfalls, and a Blue Ridge Mountain backdrop. Our 10,000 square foot clubhouse is perfect for business meetings, corporate outings, and banquets. Located approximately one hour from Washington, DC.

The Links at Gettysburg

601 Mason Dixon Road
Gettysburg , PA 17325

Phone: (717) 359-8000
Fax: (717) 359-8020

Description:
A par-72 Championship Golf Course featuring red rock cliffs, waterfalls, and a Blue Ridge Mountain backdrop. Our 10,000 square foot clubhouse is perfect for business meetings, corporate outings, and banquets. Located approximately one hour from Washington, DC.

Luray Caverns

121 U. S. 211 West
P.O. Box 748
Luray, VA 22835

Phone: (540) 743-6551
Fax: (540) 743-6634

URL: www.luraycaverns.com

Description:
The largest and most popular caverns in Eastern America, this U.S. Natural Landmark is located 90 minutes southwest of Washington, just 10 minutes from Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park. Open daily 9 am-4 pm (to 6 pm March 15-June 15 & day after Labor Day-Oct. 31; to 7 pm June 15-Labor Day; to 5 pm weekends Nov.1-March 14). Admission: Adults $14, children (ages 7-13) $6.

Marietta Manor

5626 Bell Station Rd.
Glenn Dale , MD 20769

Phone: (301) 464-5291
Fax: (301) 464-5654

URL: www.pgparks.com

Description:
Marietta is a 2 1/2 story, side-gabled brick plantation house with elegant Federal-style decorative detail and slightly later T-wing. Open for walk-in tours Fridays and Sundays; group tours by appointment.

Marine Corps Memorial
Iwo Jima Statue

Route 50, near Arlington
National Cemetery
Arlington , VA

Phone: (703) 285-2601
Fax: (703) 285-2398

Description:
One of the largest bronze statues ever cast, this 78-foot memorial commemorates all the marines who have died in battle since 1775. Felis W. deWeldon created the monument from a famous photograph showing the flag being raised on Mount Suribachi during World War II. Open 24 hours. Free.

George Washington"s Mount
Vernon Estate & Garden

George Washington Parkway
PO Box 110
Mount Vernon , VA 22121

Phone: (703) 780-2000
Fax: (703) 799-8609
Toll Free: 1-800-429-1520

URL: www.mountvernon.org

Description:
George Washington"s Mount Vernon: Estate and Gardens stretches over 500 open acres, featuring the Mansion, Washington"s Tomb, Slave Memorial, two museums, 12 outbuildings, gardens and the exciting new George Washington: Pioneer Farm site, plus shopping, dining and MORE!

Old Maryland Farm

301 Watkins Park Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Phone: (301) 249-7077
Fax: (301) 249-0696

URL: www.pgparks.com

Description:
Old Maryland Farm is an educational farm designed for the public. Visitors enjoy observing the livestock and poulty all year long. There are agricultural antiques and display gardens and many participatory events such as Sponsor-An- Animal, Livestock Lunchtime, Group Pony Rides, and Saturday Morning with the Farmer.

Patuxent River Park

16000 Croom Airport Rd.
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Phone: (301) 627-6074
Fax: (301) 627-9754

URL: www.pgparks.com

Description:
Patuxent River Park"s 6,000 acres of marsh, swamp and woodlands lie along the eastern boundary of Prince George"s County. The park"s features and activities include boat ramps, fishing piers, hiking and horseback trails, camping , canoe and kayak rentals, nature hikes, river ecology boat tours and natural history programs.

Pentagon

I-395 south to Boundary
Channel Drive exit
Arlington , VA

Phone: (703) 695-1776
Fax: (703) 614-1642

Description:
The world"s largest office building (3.7 million square feet). The 90-minute guided tour departs every half-hour (9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) Monday-Friday (photo ID required). Closed weekends and all federal holidays. Free admission. Metro: Pentagon.

Pope-Leighey House

9000 Richmond Hwy.
Alexandria , VA 22121

Phone: (703) 780-4000
Fax: (703) 780-8509

Description:
Frank Lloyd Wright"s Pope-Leighey House is a Usonian house built in 1945 and moved to the grounds of Woodlawn in 1960s to prevent it from being destroyed. It was designed for Loren Pope, a Washington newspaperman. Open March-December, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed January-February.

Potomac Mills Outlet Mall

2700 Potomac Mills Circle #307
Prince William, VA 22192 Fax: (703) 643-1054
Toll Free: 1-800-826-4557

URL: www.potomac-mills.com

Description:
One of the world"s largest outlet malls. More than 220 discount stores featuring designers and brand names such as Mikasa, Royal Doulton, Bally, Guess, Laura Ashley, Levi Calvin Klein and more! Special group package includes motorcoach reception, discount coupons, prepurchase meal program, private fashion shows and frequent visitor incentives. Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas.

Prince George"s County Trap &
Skeet Center

10400 Good Luck Rd.
Glenn Dale , MD 20769

Phone: (301) 577-7178
Fax: (301) 952-8167

URL: www.pgparks.com

Description:
This shooting facility offers a wide variety of courses for every age including shooting classes and safety courses. Trap, skeet and sporting clay shooting are also available, as well as shotgun rental and a pro shop.

Publick Playhouse

5445 Landover Rd.
Cheverly, MD 20784

Phone: (301) 277-1710
Fax: (301) 277-8816

URL: www.pgparks.com

Description:
Located in Cheverly, Maryland 1/4 mile west of the Baltimore -Washington Parkway. The Playhouse offers a wide variety of performances. Available for rental by local theater groups. All patrons regardless of age must have ticket. Call ahead to confirm programming.

Riversdale Mansion

4811 Riverdale Rd.
Riverdale , MD 20737

Phone: (301) 864-0420
Fax: (301) 927-3498

URL: www.pgparks.com

Description:
Built ca. 1801-3, Riversdale Mansion is a rare combination of American and Flemish architecture. The mansion is available for rental for weddings, receptions, luncheons and meetings.

Six Flags America

P.O. Box 4210
Largo, MD 20775-4210

Phone: (301) 249-1500
Fax: (301) 249-8853

URL: www.adventure-world.net

Description:
A family theme park offering 100 rides, shows and attractions, including the NEW Typhoon Sea Coaster and four roller coasters, including the NEW ROAR Wooden Coaster and the world famous MIND ERASER, plus a variety of children"s rides inthe specially themed A Day at the Circus. Enjoy our 25-acre Paradise Island water park and Crocodile Cal"s Outback Beach House, seven live shows, games, gift shops, restaurants and more! Open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day and weekends only in May, September and October. Closed November through April. Admission: adults $24.99, children 4-8 $18.99 plus tax. Call for group rates.

Skyland & Big Meadow Lodges in
Shenandoah National Park

PO Box 727
Luray, VA 22835

Phone: (540) 743-5108
Fax: (540) 743-7883
Toll Free: 1-800-999-4714

URL: www.visitshenandoah.com

Description:
90 miles west of Washignton, DC. Skyline Drive is a 105- mile scenic highway through Blue Ridge Mountains from Front Royal to Waynesboro. Park offers two visitor centers, lodging, food service, camping, hiking. Neighborhood: Virginia
Price Range: $100-$124

Surratt House Museum

9118 Brandywine Rd.
Clinton , MD 20735

Phone: (301) 868-1121
Fax: (301) 868-8177

URL: www.pgparks.com

Description:
Built in 1852 as a family home, tavern, hostelry and post office. The house gained significance when the Surratt family became involved in the events leading to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

U.S. Naval Academy

Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center
52 King George St.
Annapolis , MD 21402-5053

Phone: (410) 263-6933
Fax: (410) 263-7682

URL: www.navyonline.com

Description:
Welcome aboard the undergraduate college of the U.S. Navy, established in 1845. Visitor Center features exhibits, film To Lead and To Serve, Freedom 7 Space Capsule, guided walking tours, galley and gift shop. Walk-in tours: $5.50 adults, $4.50 seniors, $3.50 1st-12th grades, pre-school free. Group tours by reservation. Visitor Center open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March-December, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. January- February. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year"s Day. Just 30 miles from DC.

Watkins Regional Park

301 Watkins Dr.
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Phone: (301) 249-9220

URL: www.pgparks.com

Description:
Facilities include picnic areas, playground, trails, tennis courts, minature golf course, carousel, miniature train ride, campsites, and ballfields. Park also includes a Nature Center which is currently closed and under construction.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the
Performing Arts

1624 Trap Road
Vienna , VA 22182

Phone: (703) 255-1900
Fax: (703) 255-1918

URL: www.wolf-trap.org

Description:
Wolf Trap presents a broad spectrum of performing arts programs, including pop, classical, country, dance, jazz and blues, year-round at both it"s beautiful national park setting and its smaller, more intimate indoor venue.

Women in Military Service For
America Memorial

Memorial Dr, Arlington Nat"l.
Cemetary Gateway
Arlington , VA 22204

Phone: (703) 533-1155
Fax: (703) 931-4208
Toll Free: 800-222-2294

URL: www.womensmemorial.org

Description:
Monumental Washington"s newest memorial. Affordable and accommodating meeting and special event venue with 196 seat theatre, reception space for 800, dinners for 450, and various conference and meeting areas. Readily accessible to metro and parking. Fully handicapped accessible. Located just .9 miles from the Lincoln Memorial, the Women"s Memorial offers a stunning setting with extraordinary views of the city and Arlington National Cemetery. Call (703) 892-2606 for information and scheduling.

Woodlawn Plantation

9000 Richmond Hwy.
Alexandria , VA 22121

Phone: (703) 780-4000
Fax: (703) 780-8509

Description:
Georgian plantation home of Nelly Custis Lewis, granddaughter of Martha Washington. Available for private functions.