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Excursions

Organized afternoon outings that will get you into the city and close to the action. Whether it's sports in Pentagon City, tours on the National Mall or blazing through nature parks, we have activities for every taste and interest.

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Service at the
Congressional Cemetery

With its first burial in 1807, Historic Congressional Cemetery is among the oldest institutions in Washington, DC, and is the final resting place of over 70,000 individuals. These include "Mayor for Life" Marion Barry, John Philip Sousa, J. Edgar Hoover, and many other Americans of historical importance. We will be assisting the non-profit that cares for the cemetery in creating a community garden as part of their involvement with the local neighborhoods of Southeast D.C.!

Sports Festival

Join us for an action-packed day of fun and friendly competition at the Virginia Highlands Park Sports Festival! This community event offers an exciting lineup of activities including volleyball, bubble ball, and soccer, welcoming participants of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're spiking a ball over the net, bouncing around in an inflatable bubble suit, or showing off your footwork on the soccer field, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The park’s wide-open fields and well-maintained courts provide the perfect setting for a day of active recreation, laughter, and teamwork.

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Volleyball

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Bubble Ball

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Soccer

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Escape Room

Immerse yourself in a game of wits and puzzles - and try to escape! Join small groups of conference-goers in a local escape room. Cost is not covered by the conference.

Activities on the Potomac River

Experience paddleboarding/Kayaking on the Potomac River! Enjoy the sights on the banks of the Potomac and some fun water sport. Participants will need to book through the company website or provide their own. Cost is not covered by the conference.

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Kayaking

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Paddleboarding

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Canoeing

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Roosevelt Island

Walk trails at Roosevelt Island, dedicated to the outdoorsy president. Metro accessible and vehicle accessible.

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Great Falls Park

Explore Great Falls State Park, home of a great view of falls along the Potomac River, the C&O Canal, and various birds. Hike the Billy Goat trail - a rock scramble - for some intermediate level hiking. 

Hikes

Tours

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National Parks Passport Stamp Collecting

Do you love National Parks? Do you have your passport? If you do, bring it and join others on a quest to get as many stamps as possible in the National Capital Region!

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Monuments Scavenger Hunt

​Want to feel like Nicolas Cage? Searching the nation's treasures? Join us for a scavenger hunt among the monuments!

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Smithsonian Museum Tour

Tour world-famous museums on the National Mall. Tours will be available by demand for the American History Museum, the Natural History Museum, the National Gallery, and the Air & Space Museum.

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Capitol Tour

Discover the seat of America's legislative branch. Join a guided tour of the historic building, still in use every day by members of Congress. Get ready to feel patriotic and try to spy Brigham Young!

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Old Town Food Tour

Let your stomach do the talking and your feet do the walking. Join a group on a foodie crawl of Old Town Alexandria and find (and eat!) some of the delectable treats the historical streets have to offer!

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DC Tours

Join other conference attendees to explore DC! Set up a group on the Whova Community board!

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