Attractions
History BuffGeorge Washington's Mount Vernon
$25–$50George Washington's riverside estate: mansion tours, gardens, farm animals, and sweeping Potomac views.
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SightseeingHistory BuffOutdoor AdventureLocal Gem
Charles County
Charles County is a sightseeing stop in Charles County, MD, part of the Washington DC guide. Cost: free.
· Charles County, MD
Why you should go…
Charles County is a Southern Maryland destination about 30 miles south of Washington DC with more than 300 miles of Potomac River shoreline. Visitors can explore Underground Railroad history sites, kayak among the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay, walk the Indian Head Rail Trail and eat at waterfront seafood restaurants. The county's Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism promotes the area through its Explore Charles County visitor site.
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