In Frederick, here are a few suggestions for things to do in the area: this region's Civil War history is fabulous – you can visit the Gettysburg Battlefield, the Antietam Battlefield the Monocacy Battlefield and more; Frederick has a great reputation for searching for the right antique; the Weinberg Center provides a rich variety of the performing and visual arts; the area has a number of state parks for those who love the outdoors and want to experience hiking, biking, camping, golfing, and fishing; you may also enjoy setting out to tour local wineries, cross real covered bridges, visit the zoo or follow the Historic National Road; the rolling hills and abundant farmland of the Frederick County countryside, the well-preserved 18th and 19th-century architecture of our historic districts.
In Washington D.C. here are just a few suggestions for things to do in the area: visit the National Gallery of Art, both the old wing and the new, East Wing. THEN, if it’s a weekday, be sure to have lunch at Charlie Palmer’s, 100 Constitution Avenue, a few blocks diagonally across from the East Wing. Order the prix fixe lunch. A fantastic bargain at this quite upscale restaurant, and you might see a famous face or two! The National Gallery has a fine cafeteria inside the building between the two wings. Across the street is the glass house of the Botanic Garden, at the foot of the Capitol. Then, cross over to the sandstone colored Museum of the American Indians. This museum like all federal museums is free of charge. Check the National Gallery’s website for the Sunday afternoon concerts. Free, and the best bargain in town! One evening, grab your blanket or lawn chairs to get to Wolf Trap for a play or concert. It’s a pleasant drive and a lovely national performing arts park. Bring a picnic or buy food there. Take in a play at the Shakespeare Theatre, at the Metro Center subway stop. Across from the “house where Lincoln died” is Ford’s Theatre. Check out Shakespearetheatre.org. See the pandas in the zoo -- Metro subway to Woodley Park. Visit the Phillips Gallery (Dupont Circle Metro) -- a wonderful collection of impressionists and others. Visit Marjorie Merriwether Post’s estate, Hillwood. The estate has a huge collection of French and Russian (pre-Bolshevik) antiques, and lovely gardens and café. www.hillwood.com
Visit Baltimore and the National Aquarium. Restaurants in Baltimore are plentiful. Walk a few blocks to get to Little Italy restaurants. Take in a Baseball game -- the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.
Visit Monticello (Thomas Jefferson’s house) in Charlottesville.
Visit Mount Vernon (George Washington’s house) in Alexandria.