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Suburban Maryland in Washington, D.C.

Annapolis is located 32 miles east of Washington DC, along Route 50. It is the Maryland state capital and home to the Naval Academy. Its historic district has numerous shops and restaurants along the Chesapeake Bay waterfront. It is a good place to take a boat trip.

Bethesda is accessible using the Red Line Metro and features almost 200 restaurants with food from all over the world.

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is located minutes from the Beltway and features several hiking trails as well as Great Falls, the most impressive waterfall in the area. The park also offers kayaking and rock climbing. It can be accessed from the Maryland and Virginia sides off of I-495 or via a 13-mile scenic hiker-biker trail from Georgetown.

Kensington hosts an amazing annual Christmas light display at its massive Mormon Temple visible from the Beltway (which looks a lot like the Emerald Palace of Wizard of Oz fame). It's a must see. Antique Row is also worth a look.

Silver Spring is accessible using the Red Line Metro and features the American Film Institute's Silver Theatre along with plenty of restaurants and retail, and upscale parks.

Wheaton is accessible using the Red Line Metro and has some of the best ethnic dining in the entire metro area.

Takoma Park, a bohemian Victorian suburb, is accessible using the Red Line Metro and has eclectic shops.

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