From outdoor recreation, to community events to visiting historical and cultural attractions, there are endless opportunities for fun in the Washington, DC area.
On Memorial Day, Washington, DC honors our veterans and famous Americans with many special events and it is a great time to visit the monuments and national memorials. The Memorial Day weekend also marks the beginning of the busy summer season and the capital region hosts family friendly parades, concerts and much more. See the schedule of Memorial Day events in the Washington, DC area.
Annapolis, the state capital of Maryland, is an easy day trip from Washington, DC. Annapolis is a fun place to explore, with lots of great museums, shopping, restaurants and breathtaking scenery. Check out this Annapolis, Maryland Visitor's Guide and find out about the top attractions, places to dine on the Chesapeake Bay, and hotels and accommodations to stay for a weekend getaway.
During the summer months, the Capitol Skyline Hotel in Washington DC offers an adult only pool party every Sunday. The Vegas-style pool parties feature local DJs, celebrity appearances, fashion shows, live musicians, costumed dancers and surprise entertainment. The series Grand Opener will be held on Memorial Day weekend, Sunday, May 26, 2013, 12-6 p.m., with free admission until 1pm with a text RSVP. To RSVP, patrons must text their full names to 202-RESERVE. After 1 p.m. or without a text RSVP, cover charge is $20 at the door. Bottles service is available by reservation only and tables usually sell out about a week in advance. 
Think miniature golf courses are only at the beach or the far out suburbs? There actually are some places to play within a short drive from the city. This summer, you can play mini-golf in the center of Downtown Washington DC. The National Building Museum brings back its popular indoor Mini Golf exhibition. The expanded attraction features two 9-hole course options, with all new holes designed and built by leading Washington-area architects, landscape architects, designers, and contractors. The courses reflect this year's theme of "Building the Future," with twists and turns sure to challenge golfers young and old. Designed for ages 4 and up, the one-of-a-kind courses are located in air-conditioned comfort during Museum hours from Memorial Day (May 27, 2013) to Labor Day (September 2, 2013). The Museum will also offer six "Mini Golf Late Night" evenings throughout the summer during which Mini Golf will remain open until 9 pm: June 6, June 27, July 11, July 24, August 8, and August 22.
