Attractions

The Basics

While you may not have time to see all of these sights on your first time to Washington, D.C., most of the following should be on your must-see list.

Public Buildings

Monuments and Memorials

These are all open to the public 24 hours a day; when lit at night they are spectacular.

The Smithsonian Institution

All Smithsonian museums have free admission. Here are 5 of the 15 Smithsonian museums, which includes the zoo.

Other Popular Attractions

*Mt. Vernon is the only attraction listed on this page with an admission fee.

More Siteseeing Information



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  1. Thank you, campers!

    From all of us at Cherry Hill Park, thank you for the second consecutive year of an A grade from camper surveys! Thank you also for voting us into Good Sam’s top 100 list of “America’s Favorite Campgrounds.” Overall, it’s been a good year for us, and we hope all of our guests are able to say the same. 2012 will bring big changes for CHP as we hope to begin our renovation project, which (with a little luck) will include luxury cabins, a new bathhouse, a splash playground and a new mini golf course. We’ll update as the time comes. Happy holidays and have a wonderful new year!


  2. Model Trains at Union Station

    Come and enjoy the model train display at Union Station from November 22 until January 2. It is free and open to the public. All generations are sure to enjoy it, and the trains will have everyone in the holiday spirit. To learn more about MTH Electric Trains, click here.


  3. Thanksgiving At Cherry Hill Park

    Cherry Hill Park is inviting all campground guests for Thanksgiving Dinner at the Conference Center Ballroom. Thursday, November 24 at 3:00 pm.

    We hope that you can join us. The campground will provide the turkey and ham with all the usual side dishes. Please bring a dessert to share. For those interested we will be collecting canned food items for a local food pantry.

    Please RSVP at the office if you can attend.


  4. Happy Veterans Day

    It may be too late to plan a trip to DC this weekend, but it isn’t too late to thank our Veterans.

    If you do want to come, there are plenty of Veterans Day Activities in Washington. There are plenty of sites, memorials, and monuments that are worth visiting in honor of the nation’s vets –this weekend or any weekend.


  5. Cherry Hill Park’s Spook-tacular Weekend!

    Join us Friday night, October 28th, for the beginning of a very scary weekend. The festivities will continue through Sunday, October 30th. Click here for the full schedule of our Halloween weekend. Here are some pictures from past Halloweens. We hope to see you there!


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