Washington Metropolitan Area
Diverse attractions enlighten, fulfill and entertain
Whether you are in the mood for recreation, entertainment, education or community involvement, you’ll find what you’re looking for just a few minutes from your door. Just outside of Washington, D.C., Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads is located in a culturally rich metropolitan area, with countless museums, memorials, theaters, galleries, boutiques, stores, restaurants, sporting events, parks, golf courses, gardens, schools and much more. Here is a small sample of all that’s available:
Museums & Memorials
- Smithsonian
- Corcoran Art Museum
- Phillips’ Collection
- Vietnam, Korean War and WWII Memorials
- Roosevelt Memorial
- Jefferson Memorial
- Lincoln Memorial
- Historic Old Town
- Torpedo Factory Galleries
- Mount Vernon
- Woodlawn Plantation
- Gunston Hall
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Kennedy Center
- Warner Theater
- Arena Stage
- National Theater
- Wolf Trap
- Nissan Pavilion
- Patriot Center
- Verizon Center
- Boating on the Potomac River
- Fishing on the river and area lakes
- Biking on many local bike paths
- Golfing on amateur and professional courses
- Six Flags Amusement Park
- Music, dance, arts, food and ethnic festivals
- Inexpensive and five-star restaurants of all types of cuisine
- Professional sports, including Redskins football, Wizards basketball, Capitals hockey, Nationals baseball and DC United soccer
- Northern Virginia Community College
- Marymount University
- Strayer University
- George Washington University
- Georgetown University
- American University
- George Mason University
- Plus a wide range of classes taught at the Smithsonian and other area museums, galleries and specialized schools
- Ballston
- Pentagon City Mall
- Seven Corners
- Georgetown
- Tyson’s Corners & Tyson’s II
- Old Town
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