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Also worth seeing within about 100 km of the city:
Antietam National Battlefield
This is the site of the Battle of Antietam, which took place during the American Civil War in 1862.
This is the site of the Battle of Antietam, which took place during the American Civil War in 1862.
Chesapeake Bay
The largest estuary in the United States, straddling Maryland and Virginia, renowned for fishing, boating, and swimming.
The largest estuary in the United States, straddling Maryland and Virginia, renowned for fishing, boating, and swimming.
Baltimore
An old fort and a tourist area centered around the city's harbor are Baltimore's main attractions.
An old fort and a tourist area centered around the city's harbor are Baltimore's main attractions.
Gettysburg
This is the site (and memorial) of one of the most famous battles of the American Civil War.
This is the site (and memorial) of one of the most famous battles of the American Civil War.
Harpers Ferry
A small 19th-century historic village and a major tourist destination in the region, attracting around a million visitors each year. Various outdoor activities are available in the surrounding area (hiking, canopy tours, rafting, etc.).
A small 19th-century historic village and a major tourist destination in the region, attracting around a million visitors each year. Various outdoor activities are available in the surrounding area (hiking, canopy tours, rafting, etc.).
Mount Vernon
On the banks of the Potomac River just a few kilometres south of Washington DC, the beautiful residence of George Washington (first President of the United States), where he is also buried, is open to the public.
On the banks of the Potomac River just a few kilometres south of Washington DC, the beautiful residence of George Washington (first President of the United States), where he is also buried, is open to the public.
Great Falls Park
This popular spot near the capital lets you discover the (small) Potomac Falls. Hiking, climbing, and canoeing/kayaking are all possible here.
This popular spot near the capital lets you discover the (small) Potomac Falls. Hiking, climbing, and canoeing/kayaking are all possible here.
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
This memorial site on the outskirts of Fredericksburg commemorates four battles of the American Civil War that took place here.
This memorial site on the outskirts of Fredericksburg commemorates four battles of the American Civil War that took place here.
Shenandoah National Park
A highly visited park for its scenic drive, Skyline Drive, stretching 170 km, offering beautiful landscapes and rich local wildlife (bears, lynx, birds).
A highly visited park for its scenic drive, Skyline Drive, stretching 170 km, offering beautiful landscapes and rich local wildlife (bears, lynx, birds).