Off the Beaten Path

Haines Point
East Potomac Park (southern end of the Tidal Basin)
Washington, DC

"Don't miss the 'Awakening' sculpture!" — Susan Thurman

Iwo Jima/Marine Corps Memorial
Route 50 (Arlington Blvd.)
Arlington, VA

"The Iwo Jima memorial offers the best view of DC — especially at night." —
Paul Nathanson

National Geographic Explorers Hall
17th & M Streets, NW
Washington, DC
202 857-7588

"A new and different kind of museum to visit with the children!" — Paul Nathanson

"One of the best-kept secrets among the city's museum destinations. Explorers Hall exhibits are aimed at people with an adventurous spirit." — Sonia Park

Rock Creek Nature Center
5200 Glover Rd., NW
Washington, DC
202 895-6070
www.nps.gov

Exhibits and hands-on activities. Explore Rock Creek Park's flora and fauna — including urban coyotes, so be careful! — from a bicycle, walking trail or horseback. Home of the only planetarium in a national park. Call for times, as it varies throughout the year.