You'll always have an answer to the question, "What are we going to do, today?" when you live in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. Some of the nation's finest family attractions are located within a reasonable drive from the cities and towns that dot the area, including Virginia's Busch Gardens Theme Park in historic Williamsburg. The park has been voted the world’s “Most Beautiful Theme Park” for nine consecutive years by the National Amusement Park Historical Association. Children's theatre, nature centers, zoos, gardens, science museums, and elaborate playgrounds are just a few of the fine facilities where the entire family can spend quality leisure hours.

Throughout the metropolitan Washington DC region, shoppers will find elegant malls, charming historic districts, colorful open-air markets, and factory outlet centers that offer deep discounts on name-brand merchandise. Visitors and residents enjoy browsing through unique retail districts in this international environment, where world-class attractions are often surrounded by one-of-a-kind shops and fine restaurants serving every imaginable cuisine.