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Old Rag: Virginia's favorite hike
If there's something Washingtonians aim to do, it's to climb higher – up the corporate ladder, the political spotlight, or anywhere higher than the Capitol, Washington's highest point. If you're feeling a little antsy above sea-level, fear not. Within an hour and a half of Washington lies Old Rag, Shenandoah National Park's most challenging and interesting hike. It is not for the faint of heart and requires hikers to be in some kind of athletic shape, or at least have experience in hiking.
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George Washington's Whiskey Distillery: commanding spirits
George Washington was more than just a politician and a general – he was a whiskey maker. The founding father maintained a whiskey distillery about three miles from his Mount Vernon estate, where it cranked out 11,000 gallons of whiskey at its peak in 1799. A renovation of his gristmill, the miller's house, and a reconstruction of his distillery exists in its original location and is open to the public.
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Virginia Museum of Fine Art: A collection of art from every major world culture
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is home to an expansive collection of 22,000 works of art from almost every major world culture dating back more than 5,000 years ago.
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Shenandoah National Park: A Washington retreat
Shenandoah National Park is Washington’s own stretch of preserved wilderness, complete with hiking trails, scenery, campsites and rivers for canoeing. Located about 75 miles south of the Capitol, the national park is a favorite getaway for vacationers and camping enthusiasts. It’s an ideal location for a weekend trip or even a day excursion to scramble up a mountain and be home by dinner.
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Mount Vernon: True buried treasure on display
History buff alert! Now's your chance to view some rare, never-before-publicly displayed treasures from George and Martha Washington, right inside their home at Northern Virginia's Mount Vernon estate.
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Harpers Ferry: Civil War landmark still 'stupendous'
Athough best known as the site of John Brown's ill-fated raid, Harpers Ferry provides a broader look at 19th century life with costumed interpreters, re-enactments, recreated stores and special programs.
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