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... AND OUR
HIDDEN GEMS
1|THE LEGACY WINE TRAIL (MARYLANDWINE. COM/TRAIL-TYPE/LEGACY-WINE-TRAIL) 410-252-WINE
Four family wineries add another rare dimension to the scenic, agricultural region of southern Prince George’s County, once known for its tobacco farms. Join Vino 301 in a chauffeured tour of the vineyards for a perfect day trip and an excuse to taste new wines.
Road and the magical moments experienced by Dorothy, Toto and her brave crew: the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion! Climb the towers of Emerald City and play hide-and-seek inside the Red Barn. You don’t need ruby slippers to have a great time.
THE CAPITAL WHEEL
(thecapitalwheel.com)
Soar 180 feet above the National Harbor inside this giant ride
that features climate- controlled gondolas with exceptional views of notable Washington, DC landmarks.
TOPGOLF NATIONAL HARBOR (topgolf.com/
us/national-harbor)
Topgolf puts the “par” in party with its fun-loving atmosphere, full-service restaurant and golf adventures for all skill levels! Your youngest family members will love the Angry Birds-themed game.
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2|DINOSAUR PARK (PGPARKS.COM/3259/ DINOSAUR-PARK) 301-627-1286
Become a scientist for a day and join real paleontologists on an actual dig. That’s right! In the 19th century, Astrodon teeth and bones were discovered here.
3|SURRATT HOUSE MUSEUM (SURRATTMUSEUM.ORG) 301-868-1121
Tour the home of a family that’s notorious for its involvement in John Wilkes Booth’s assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
4|NATIONAL CAPITAL RADIO & TELEVISION
MUSEUM
Two floors of exhibits provide a comprehensive history of radio and television technology through the decades.
(NCRTV.ORG) 301-390-1020
5|NATIONAL COLONIAL FARM (NPS.GOV/ PISC/PLANYOURVISIT/NCF.HTM) 301-763-4600
This living history farm provides insights into colonial life. Great views of George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate and historic landmark are
a bonus.