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Visit the Capital Region USA!

America As You Like It • 17 April 2019

Immerse yourself in an authentic American experience by visiting Capital Region USA. From the memorable monuments of Washington, DC to the beautiful beaches and majestic mountains of Maryland and Virginia, history and natural beauty abound. With so much to explore, it may be difficult to know where to begin. Start with this list of top experiences to be had in America’s Capital Region.


1 . National Mall The most visited national park in the US, National Mall stretches two miles between the US Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial and features several iconic landmarks including the Washington Monument and World War II Memorial. Known as "The Mall", the grassy, tree-lined expanse is the site of festivals, history-making events and numerous free museums.

2. Smithsonian Museums & National Zoo Home to some of the world’s greatest collections, the Smithsonian Institution offers 17 museums and the National Zoo in the Capital Region, all of which offer free admission. Popular museums include the National Air & Space Museum (with locations in DC and Fairfax County, Virginia), National Museum of American History and the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

3. Shenandoah National Park Shenandoah National Park is a beautiful, historic national treasure which includes the scenic 105-mile long Skyline Drive. The park covers the crest of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains for over 75 miles. More than 500 miles of hiking trails and park ranger programs are offered; restaurants, camping and modern lodge facilities are available. At the park’s Skyland Resort, you can experience the fresh mountain air and breath-taking views right from your room or cabin. Resort amenities range from dining to horseback riding on gentle wooded trails.

4. Chesapeake Bay The Capital Region gazes at its reflection in the famed Chesapeake Bay, America’s largest estuary, spanning 200 miles from the Susquehanna River to the Atlantic Ocean. It offers a stunning diversity of experiences, from sandy beaches to swimming, boating, watersports and authentic waterside villages. The area is known for some of the best blue crabs, oysters and clams you’ll find anywhere.

5. Potomac River Cruise Cruise the Potomac River to discover some of the region’s coolest waterfront hotspots. Potomac Riverboat Company and Entertainment Cruises offer sightseeing tours and water taxis that transport guests along the river to some of the region’s top waterfront destinations and attractions including The Wharf neighbourhood of DC, Alexandria and Mount Vernon in Virginia, and National Harbor in Maryland.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Just 26 miles west of Washington, DC, Washington Dulles International Airport is centrally located in the Capital Region USA and convenient to all destinations and activities across Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland. Nonstop flights available with United Airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic make getting here easy.

Special Offer
Book your holiday to the Capital Region USA before the 30th June 2019 to receive 10% off!
Call 020 8742 8299 or email sales@americaasyoulikeit.com for more details.

For more information on our holidays to the Capital Region USA click hereor download your Capital Region USA Holiday Guide.

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