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Washington Temple and Visitors Center - The largest Mormon Temple in the world is one of the principal landmarks of the Washington, D.C. area. The 57-acre Mormon Temple Grounds also offers an International Visitors Center. Community Bridge - The Community Bridge mural project transformed this plain concrete bridge in Frederick, Maryland, near Washington D.C., into the stunning illusion of an old stone bridge. The entire structure was painted by hand by an artist and his assistants, using advanced trompe l'oeil ('deceive the eye') techniques. The Brunswick Railroad Museum - Walk back in time to the 1890's when Brunswick was a sprawling, raucus town at the center of a regional railroad universe. Besides exhibits about the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, there are displays interpreting the way of life of the railroaders, baseball history of the town, and the C&O Canal. Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo - Wonderful adventures and new furry, feathered and scaly friends await you in this 30 acre park. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center - The Visitor Center offers children an opportunity to expand their imaginations with space science. Through exploring the history and evolution of Earth science, space science and technology, the center has developed interactive, hands-on activities for children to have fun and learn about the Space Program. Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth A - Beautiful religious, historical site. Basilica, visitor center, museum, historical houses. Audubon Naturalist Society - Enjoy bird and nature walks. Headquarters in restored Georgian mansion with education center, nature trails, and bookstore. |
The National Colonial Farm - A circa 1780 farm dwelling, an 18th century tobacco barn, smokehouse, necessary and out-kitchen. A public pier and riverside path provide visitors with scenic views along the edge of the Potomac River and a beautiful view of Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington. An extensive garden features 18th century varieties of herbs, flowers, and vegetables. National Capital Trolley Museum - The collections consist of 17 streetcars from Washington D.C. and other cities. Many of these are operated on a one-mile demonstration railway. In addition, there is an O-scale model layout representing a Washington streetscape from the 1930's, a film program, and traditional exhibits of street railway artifacts and photographs. Surratt House Museum - The country home of Mary Surratt, first woman to be executed by the United States government after being found guilty of conspiring with John Wilkes Booth to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. Today, the museum presents a variety of programs and events, recapturing the history of mid-19th century life and focusing on the fascinating web of the Lincoln conspiracy. Belair Mansion and Stable Museum - Belair Stable was home to Gallant Fox and Omaha, father and son horses that won the Triple Crown, to Nashua, who was 'Horse of the Year' in 1955, as well as to many other well-known race horses. The Stable has been restored and is open as a museum. College Park Aviation Museum - Located at the 'World's Oldest Continuously Operating Airport', the College Park Aviation Museum houses a collection of aircraft and artifacts documenting the many historical events for which the airport is also known as the 'Field of Firsts' and 'Cradle of Aviation'. |
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