Springfield Things to Do

This extravagant mansion is the legacy of a local immigrant success story. Christian Heurich, a German orphan, made his fortune in beer. His 31-room home, lavish and eccentric, is full of turrets, onyx fireplaces and the furnis... more

Settled on the hilly lawns of a naval fort in upper northwest Washington, the Observatory measures the times and positions of the stars. Visitors may watch a short movie and view the precision clocks and high-powered telescope.... more

To provide a glimpse into how one of the top U.S. newspapers is produced, The Washington Post offers a weekly 45-minute tour. Printing technology from before the computer age is demonstrated in a museum, along with a brief hist... more

The eight-sided, 19th-century home of John Taylor III, a wealthy contemporary of early US presidents, offers an interesting glimpse into both history and architecture. President Madison resided here after the White House was bu... more

Nationals Park, home to the Washington Nationals Major League Baseball team was opened in March 2008. It is the first certified "green" stadium in the United States. The park features 41,000 seats as well as 66 suites. From cer... more

The National Mall is a bit like Disneyland, in the sense, that there is no way to fully experience it all in just one day. Part of the original design for the federal city, the massive open space park stretches from the US Capi... more

The Marvin Center is in Washington DC and belongs to the George Washington University. The building often hosts events organized by organizations related and unrelated to the University. The Marvin Center facilities include a r... more

We all like watching hair raising ghost movies. But who would miss a chance to experience the place, where the climax scene of the famed movie 'The Exorcist' was shot? Tourists flock here in Georgetown to see the Exorcist Stair... more

Located near the Constitution Gardens is the Reflecting Pool. The Reflecting Pool as the name suggests lets you see the mirror images of Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument. It has a great historical significance and has w... more

Throughout the Washington city, you will find traffic circles that are named in honor of war veterans. Scott Circle is located at the junction of Massachusetts Avenue and Rhode Island Avenue. Important offices like Australian a... more