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Things to do in Washington, DC - Washington Attractions

• Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
  One of the leading African Americans of  the nineteenth century was Frederick Douglass.  Serving as inspiration to those whoe struggled for the cause of liberty, he life serves as a testament ot that courage and persistence. Amongst his struggles were to abolish slavery and the rights for oppressed people. For nearly 80 year, Frederick Douglass fought the good fight of faith against slavery and racism.  At the end of Frederick Douglass life, slavery was rapidly becoming a memory. Currently the Douglass home is under a restoration project of the interior. In the mean time interpretive programs will be offered in place of the tours.
  
  
• Greenbelt Park
  Rediscover life outdoors in this urban oasis just twelve miles from the Whtie House where 1100 acres of Greenbelt decidious forest can be found. For just a small fee, the nature lover can camp at Greenbelt's campgrounds just outside the city.  Over 174 campground sites are available with hot showers and bathroom ameneties. Offseason the campground is available on a first come first server basis after Labor Day. Both hiking and picnicing are favorites amonsts visitors. Different color blazes mark each of the four trails.  Just 3 picnic areas are available on a first come first serve basis. Summer days are hot and humid while spring and fall can be very comfortable with minimum precipitation.
  
  
• Robert E. Lee Memorial
  For thirty years, the Arlington house was the home of Robert E. Lee and his family. Prior to his ownership, it was owned by George Washington Parks who built the house to be a memorial to George Washington.
  It is well connected to many people and events in American history such as: family home, plantation estate, monument in honor of George Washington, military headquarters, community for emancipated slaves and a national cemetery. The George Washington house is only just one of the sites found on Memorial Parkway.