Things to Do A White House Correspondents’ Dinner Event Whether you're on the guest list or not, the White House Correspondents Dinner could be a chance to people-watch and party. Great Getaways, The Great Washington Bucket List | Mar 1, 2015
Things to Do City Sights—from a Metrobus A cheap, but up-close, view of the District, including sights of Georgetown, the Sherman Monument, and the White House. Great Getaways, The Great Washington Bucket List | Mar 1, 2015
Things to Do Washington National Cathedral Tower The cathedral boasts the highest views in the whole city. Great Getaways, The Great Washington Bucket List | Mar 1, 2015
Things to Do Blossom Kite Festival Kite-building stations, Japanese kite battles, trick-flying exhibitions, and more. Great Getaways, The Great Washington Bucket List | Mar 1, 2015
Things to Do Fourth of July Fireworks on the Mall Only in DC can you experience serious pyrotechnics with the Washington Monument in view. Getaways, Fourth of July, The Great Washington Bucket List | Mar 1, 2015
Things to Do Elephant Trails Tour Get face time with a 9,000-pound animal. Great Getaways, The Great Washington Bucket List | Mar 1, 2015
Things to Do Great Falls Rafting Only 15 miles from DC, Great Falls is a place for kayaking, hiking, and other outdoor activities. The Great Washington Bucket List, Fun on the Water | Mar 1, 2015
Things to Do Civil War Battlefields Walk through sites that established this country, without a History Channel documentary to guide you. Great Getaways, The Great Washington Bucket List | Mar 1, 2015
Things to Do Biking the Mount Vernon Trail An 18-mile stretch to tour D.C. and its surrounding areas. Great Getaways, The Great Washington Bucket List | Mar 1, 2015
Things to Do Boat Ride to Mount Vernon Take a mini cruise and then tour George Washington's old stomping grounds. Great Getaways, The Great Washington Bucket List | Mar 1, 2015
