Arts and Entertainment

INTERESTING PLACES

The White House
http://www.whitehouse.gov/

The President and First Lady's guide to the two-hundred year-old presidentialresidence. White House history, government information, visitor guides are offered, along with a kids-version of the site.

Museums in D.C.
http://www.si.edu/info/museums_research.htm

An online listing of interesting art galleries, research centers, learning institutes, and general museums in the DC area, provided by the Smithsonian.

The National Zoo
http://natzoo.si.edu/

Conveniently located in Northwest DC, the Zoo showcases all sorts of life from around the world with exhibits, including the tropical recreation of Amazonia, the Reptile Discovery Center, and Elephant Training.

Smithsonian Institution Museums
http://www.si.edu/

With over 140 million artifacts and interesting specimens, the Smithsonian Institute, headquartered in the National Mall, offers daily access to its marvelous wealth of resources -- as it has been for the last 150 years!

CONCERT AND EVENT VENUES

MCI Center
http://www.mcicenter.com/

Kennedy Center
http://kennedy-center.org/

The John F. Kennedy Center is at the heart of Washington's performing arts community. Now in its 30th year, the Center hosts a variety of national and international cultural events, including theatrical, musical, and visual art displays.  Events calendar, ticket information, and more are available at the site.

Warner Theater
http://www.warnertheatre.com/

Billed as "DC's leading performing arts venue," the theater plays host to all forms of entertainment, from drama to magic, comedy to dance, music to lectures, and beyond.

National Theater
http://www.nationaltheatre.org/

Home to some of the best Broadway shows in Washington, the National Theatre is located minutes from the White House.  A complete listing of current and past performances, ticket information, and links to other local theatre groups are included here.

Wolf Trap
http://www.wolf-trap.org/

This not-for-profit organization serves as America's National Park for the Performing Arts seats 6,800 in its Vienna, Virginia indoor/outdoor theater.

Merriweather Post Pavillion
http://www.merriweathermusic.com/index.php

The online site of this Maryland concert venue provides Ticket Info, Directions, and Seating Information for some of the most refreshing local music.

Nissan Pavillion
http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/793/

With open lawns, massive video screens, and some of the biggest names in music, Virginia's Nissan Pavillion is a major center of DC entertainment.

FedEx Field
http://www.wwskins.com/FedEx%20Field/bigjack.html

Online history and statistics about the Washington Redskins' official stadium home.

NEARBY THEME PARKS AND OTHER FUN PLACES

Paramount's King's Dominion
http://www.kingsdominion.com/

The park for kids and adults, from Blue's Clues and Scooby-Doo to rides like Flight of Fear and Shockwave, the first stand-up roller coaster on the East Coast.

Busch Gardens-The Old Country
http://www.4adventure.com/bgw/default.aspx

One hundred acres of thrilling rides, family attractions, and international culture - all just a three-hour drive from DC.

Six Flags-American Theme Park
http://www.sixflags.com/america

Batman, Looney Tunes, and some of the wildest roller coasters around all at one park,

SplashDown Waterpark
http://www.splashdownwaterpark.com/

Hershey Park
http://www.hersheypa.com/attractions/hersheypark

Local Ski resorts and locations
http://www.chaletsdirect.com/