National Air and Space Museum

Address
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway
Chantilly, VA 20151
Region Northern Virginia
Locality Fairfax
Date(s)/Time:
(10:00 AM-5:30 PM)
Phone: (202) 633-1000
Email info@si.edu
Website http://www.nasm.si.edu/becomeapilot/
Website http://www.nasm.si.edu/museum/udvarhazy/
The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, an extension of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, opened December 15, 2003. It is located near Dulles Airport off of Route 28, just north of the intersection of Routes 28 and 50. The huge facility houses important icons of aviation and space history. Special features include a soaring observation tower from which visitors can watch air traffic at Dulles, flight simulators, and an Imax theater. Other amenities include a museum store and food service. Education and family activities are also offered. Parking is available for a $15 fee. Admission is free.

Amenities:• Family Friendly

Christmas at Mount Vernon

George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
Address
George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
South end George Washington Parkway; 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy
Mount Vernon, VA 22309
Region Northern Virginia
Locality Fairfax
Date(s)/Time:
Friday, November 25, 2011 - Friday, January 06, 2012 (9:00 AM-4:00 PM)
Friday, November 23, 2012 - Sunday, January 06, 2013 (9:00 AM-4:00 PM)
Phone: (703) 780-2000
Dining: (703) 780-0011
Group Sales: (703) 799-8688
Email info@mountvernon.org
Website http://www.mountvernon.org/
Christmas at Mount Vernon http://www.mountvernon.org/
Mount Vernon is joyfully decking the halls for Christmas at Mount Vernon, a special daytime program offered through January. Themed decorations (including 12 Christmas trees), a gingerbread Mount Vernon, historical chocolate-making demonstrations, and 18th-century dancing will be offered. View a five-foot-wide gingerbread replica of the Mansion created by former White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier!
Tour the rarely-open third floor of the Mansion and learn how the Washingtons celebrated Christmas. In 1787, George Washington paid 18 shillings to bring a camel to Mount Vernon for the enjoyment of his guests. During Christmas at Mount Vernon, visitors can meet a camel on the grounds.
Admission Fee: $15/adults; $7 child
Amenities:• Pet Friendly