Prince George's County
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1. The Capital Wheel
Stunning at sunset, the nearly 200-foot ascent on this giant Ferris wheel affords views of Alexandria's Masonic Temple, the Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol, lasting approximately 15 minutes. Glass-enclosed gondolas are climate-controlled and wheelchair-accessible. Landlubbers can enjoy drinks and Potomac vistas from the Flight Deck bar at the base of the wheel since admission tickets are not required.
141 American Way, National Harbor, Maryland, 20745, USA301-842–8650Sight Details
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2. College Park Aviation Museum
The Wright Brothers once trained military officers to fly at College Park Airport, the world's oldest continuously operating airport, which is now affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution. The College Park Aviation Museum is a tribute to the Wright Brothers and early aviation. Children can spin propellers and dress up like aviators. In fall, the museum hosts the Hollywood Flyers film series, showing blockbusters and documentaries about flight. Screenings take place at 1 pm on Saturday, and are free with museum admission. At the Peter Pan program, preschoolers make airplanes and hear stories on the second and fourth Thursday of the month (10:30 to noon). On their Web site, the museum offers podcast audio tours in English, Spanish, and French.
1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr., College Park, Maryland, 20740, USA301-861–4765-TDDSight Details
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3. Oxon Cove Park
This park preserves 20th-century farm life on a site where the Piscataway Native Americans once lived and was also once part of the Underground Railroad. Children can feed chickens, milk cows, and take a wagon ride. There's a fine view of Washington over the Potomac River. Throughout the year, the National Park Service offers programs such as sheep shearing in May, cider making in September, and "Talking Turkey," when kids can learn about and feed domestic and wild turkeys in November.
6411 Oxon Hill Rd., Clinton, Maryland, 20745, USA301-763–1062Sight Details
Rate Includes: Free, Daily 8–4:30; reservations required for children\'s activities -
4. Piscataway Park
On 4,000 acres of land bought to protect the view from Mount Vernon across the river, Piscataway Park attracts history buffs, horticulturists, naturalists, hikers, and families. At National Colonial Farm you can walk through a middle-class 18th-century farm dwelling and tobacco barn, as well as reproductions of a meat house and out-kitchen used by farmers not quite as prosperous as the Washingtons on the other side of the Potomac. Guides point out the farmhouse's most valuable materials: the glass in the windows and the ropes supporting the bed. Old-time animal breeds and heirloom crop varieties are both raised here. Also on hand is an herb garden as well as bluebirds, great blue herons, and bald eagles.
3400 Bryan Point Rd., Accokeek, Maryland, 20607, USA301-283–2113-Accokeek FoundationSight Details
Rate Includes: Park daily dawn–dusk; National Colonial Farm mid-Mar.–mid-Dec., Tues.–Sun. 10–4; tours weekends at 1; mid-Dec.–mid.-Mar., weekends 10–4. -
5. Six Flags America
Maryland's only amusement park, Six Flags America combines a theme park with Hurricane Harbor, a water park. On the "dry" side, high-speed revelers enjoy eight old-fashioned wood or modern steel coasters. "Batwing" puts riders headfirst, face and belly down, with nothing between them and the ground but a safety strap. Children under 48 inches can coast on a minimodel train, "drive" an 18-wheeler, and earn their wings flying minijets. On the "wet" side, children of all ages beat the heat whizzing down waterslides and swimming in pools. The five-story Crocodile Cal's (named for Cal Ripkin, legendary star of the Baltimore Orioles) Caribbean Beach House dumps 1,000 gallons of water on unsuspecting passersby every few minutes. When your body has been through enough, sit back for the stage and musical entertainments.
View Tours and Activities13710 Central Ave., Largo, Maryland, 20775, USA301-249–1500Sight Details
Rate Includes: $50, kids under 48\" $30, kids 2 and under free; parking $15, Late Apr.–Labor Day, call ahead or check Web site calendar for hrs; Fright Fest, Oct., check hours online -
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6. The Awakening
This sculpture, created by J. Seward Johnson, depicts a 72-foot giant struggling to free himself from the earth and is actually five separate pieces buried in the ground. The statue was originally at Hains Point in Washington but was moved to National Harbor in 2008. Feel free to climb all over the giant; everyone else does.
National Plaza, Maryland, 20745, USASight Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
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