• Take a stroll along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath, an idyllic trail that runs along the Potomac River, to find peace and serenity in the heart of this dynamic urban center.

• Tour Georgetown and take a guided or self-guided tour of this historic neighborhood. Established 50 years before Washington, D.C., Georgetown originated as a small Maryland port city on the banks of the Potomac River. Georgetown now boasts the most expensive and desirable properties in the city, as well as Georgetown University, rich history, shops, and famous cupcakes.

• Experience a performance at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the busiest performing arts facility in the United States, which hosts approximately 3,500 performances for nearly two million visitors every year. The Washington National Opera, the National Symphony Orchestra, and Suzanne Farrell Ballet all make their homes at the Kennedy Center.