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1. Appalachian Trail - Virginia
- Hike a local stretch of this beautiful, 2,150 mile footpath
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- Outside the City
- Nile Expert Tip: A two hour drive from DC, the best time to visit this trail is October- the scenery is beautiful.
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2. REI
- Since 1990, we've been providing outdoor enthusiasts in the D.C. area with quality gear and clothing....
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3. Lake Anna State Park
- Sparkling clean lake and beautiful park
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- Outside the City
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4. Sky Meadows State Park
- A quick escape from the busy city
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5. Green Ash Trail
- Two miles of Appalachian Mountain adventure awaits.
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6. Paw Paw Tunnel
- Scenic and unusal walk
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7. Worthington Farm Trail
- Interpretive brochures for the Worthington Farm Trail are available from the Gambrill Mill Visitor Center.
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8. Washington Monument
- Plan ahead to see the view from atop DC's tallest structure
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- National Mall
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9. Rock Creek to Maryland Bike Route
- 27 miles of bike and pedestrian path.
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10. National Museum of American History
- Two centuries of Americana
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- National Mall
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The Best of NileGuide
- The center of American politics and one of the world's most influential cities, Washington DC is packed with memorials, historical buildings and rich cultural experiences. Most of the district's must-sees are clustered around the Mall, a two mile-long park with the Capitol at one end, the Lincoln Memorial at the other, with the White House, Washington Monument, and the Smithsonian in-between. Beyond the Mall, there are countless hiking trails and parks, like Rock Creek Park. Take advantage of DC's abundant green spaces without ever leaving the city limits. Consider visiting one of the city's dozens of theaters presenting both classics and new productions, like the Kennedy Center and Arena Stage, or perhaps plan a unique and fun family activity, like touring the city with the DC Ducks - sure to be a children's favorite. These are just part of an ever-increasing list of "must-sees" - the things you should experience in order to get a sense of what Washington is all about. Why, if you're a lobbyist, you could even buy yourself a congressman!
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