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10 GREAT REASONS
TO VISIT
The Whit
e House
,
Washingt
on, DC
Find out why the Capital Region USA
Come explore
comes up trumps at every turn
Colonial America.
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THREE HOLID
AYS IN ONE: No matter which type of
holiday you like – chic city break or country escape, mountain
magic or beachside lounging – the three-in-one Capital Region
comes up trumps. T_h e variety you’ll fi nd in Washington, DC,
Virginia and Maryland guarantees a capital holiday every time.
2
HIS
TORY-MAKING: T_h e Capital Region’s proud history is
marked with inspiring memorials and landmarks. But history
is made here every day, too. Come and be a part of it. 7
SEA
SONAL CELEBRATIONS: From cherry blossom
and wine festivals to baseball and horseracing, there’s a special
event waiting no matter when you plan to visit.
3
OCEANS OF FUN:
Bask on the beach, kayak with
dolphins or sail away from a harbour port – the Capital
Region has it all. Relaxation and recreation are key when you head 8
THE GREEN SCENE:
National parks and gardens make
a visit to the Capital Region a sheer delight for visitors with
for the region’s waterways, beaches and Chesapeake Bay. green fi ngers, or those searching for spectacular natural scenery.
4
MA
GICAL MUSEUMS: Variety is the word when it comes
to museums in the Capital Region. From spies to news and 9
TRA
CKING THE PAST: T_h e Capital Region is the
birthplace of American railroading. You can take a scenic
gallery walks to moon rocks, the exhibits on off er capture magical rail excursion, visit rail museums or travel around the region by
moments through the ages. Amtrak from its home base in Washington.
There is so much to see and explore, it would be hard to take it all in. At the end of 5
HIP AND HIS
TORIC NEIGHBOURHOODS: T_h e
heart and soul of a destination can best be experienced in its 10
HITTING
THE HIGHWAY: Take to the open road and
explore the mountain highways and coastal byways of the
the day, stay at Best Western
®
. Each Best Western hotel has amenities and services
neighbourhoods. Get out and discover for yourself what makes Capital Region, refuelling on hearty American hospitality along
including free high-speed Internet*, breakfast available at all locations including hot items*
the Capital Region tick. the way. Check out suggested itineraries for DC walking tours and
trails that cover everything from wine to history to music.ort
(most complimentary), and in-room coffee/tea, so that your stay with us will be a nice one.
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SMALL
-TOWN TREASURES: Main Street America is
alive and well in the Capital Region. Here’s your chance to
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★ Finding Your Way Round the Capital Region 4
Baltimore
Inner
★ Bright Lights, Great Cities, Beautiful Countryside 6
DELAWARE MARYLAND
Chincoteague Island Richmond Area (Doswell)
Harbor
★ Powerful Monuments and Memorials 12
Dover Annapolis
Clarksville Richmond Area (Sandston)
Dover North Area (Smyrna) Baltimore
Covington Roanoke
Rehoboth Beach Area (Dewey Beach) Baltimore Area (Elkridge)
Culpeper Staunton
★ Fun on the Waterfront 17
Wilmington Baltimore Area (Windsor Mill)
Danville Suffolk
★ Museums Great and New 20
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Cumberland Area (LaVale)
Emporia Virginia Beach
Washington
Denton
Exmore Virginia Beach (Norfolk Area)
Washington Airport Area
Edgewood
Fredericksburg (2) Warsaw
★ Neighbourhoods not to Miss 24
(Sterling, VA), DC
Frederick
Gordonsville Waynesboro
Washington Area (Alexandria, VA) (2)
Grasonville
Hampton Williamsburg
★ Top 10 Small Towns 32
Washington Area (Arlington,VA)
Hagerstown
Harrisonburg Winchester
Washington Area (Fairfax City, VA)
La Plata
Hillsville Wise
★ Blossom, Baseball and Garden Secrets 35
Washington Area (Falls Church, VA)
North East
Hopewell Wytheville
Washington Area (Lanham, MD)
Ocean City
Leesburg (Dulles Airport Area)
WEST VIRGINIA
★ Glorious Parks and Gardens 38
Washington Area (McLean, VA)
Salisbury
Lexington (2)
Barboursville
Washington Area (Rockville, MD)
St. Michaels
Luray
★ Ride the Rails 41
Washington Area (Springfield, VA)
Westminster
Lynchburg
Berkeley Springs
Manassas (2)
Chapmanville
Washington Area (Woodbridge, VA) VIRGINIA
Newport News
Charleston
Aquia Harbour
★ Taking to the Open Road 44
Norfolk
Glenville
Arlington
Radford
Morgantown
Charlottesville Area (Ruckersville)
Richmond (2)
Summersville ★ Plan Your Trip 50
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all guest rooms or public areas. *Hot items included in North American hotels. Amenities vary by property. Best Western and the Best Western marks are service marks or registered service
marks of Best Western International, Inc. ©2009 Best Western International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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