Welcome to Washington, DC Named the top travel destination for 2015 by Lonely Planet!
A
For advertising or distribution (703) 455-9223
DCMetroPlus.com
Follow us @DCMetroMagazine
Staff Publisher & Editor John Parisi
Summertime means prime family fun time in Washington, D.C., and the Mid-Atlantic region! And we don’t want you to miss a minute of it! That’s why we’ve ramped up the family fun coverage in this issue, with stories on the best family beaches, restaurants, attractions, and activities in the nation’s capital and the Mid-Atlantic. There’s a lot to choose from this summer, and we’re here to point you to the best, and the most family- and wallet-friendly! From the top spots to thrill to the pyrotechnics of Fourth of July fireworks to museums where kids can learn to create their own video games and see the big dinosaurs to waterways that are perfect for paddle boarding, it’s all here! Summer is a time when museums spotlight blockbuster exhibitions, and when concerts and festivals draw happy throngs of all ages and interests. Theme parks debut exciting new rides and attractions for thrill-seeking adrenalin junkies, those who like to ride at a more leisurely pace, and everyone in between. Restaurants throw open their doors and windows to let the sun shine in and welcome families in need of high-octane refueling for summertime fun. The beach towns of the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay come to life, as everyone from toddlers and twenty-somethings to great-grandparents dip their toes in the surf and enjoy classic boardwalk treats and games. Options for family adventures in the action-packed cities and gorgeous great outdoors of the Mid-Atlantic abound. Get a head start on your getaway, with DCMetro+ as your Summer Family Fun Guide!
We’re here to help you see, do, and experience more! — The Staff of DC Metro +
Design & Layout Emily Christenson Events Editor Kathleen McDonough Contributing Editor Eva Leonard Dining Editor Chef Danielle Turner Travel Editor Amy Trotter Houston Contributing Writers Amy Trotter Houston Kathleen Landrum Kathleen McDonough Account Executives John Parisi Sabrina Sheth Rosalind Smith Social Media Editor Eli Kamerow CAP Media, Inc. 6200 Rolling Road, #2356 Springfield, VA 22152 Issue 0703 All rights reserved. Reproduction of any material within the publication is strictly prohibited without the written consent of the publisher. Single copy $3.75. While every precaution is taken to ensure the accuracy of information herein, CAP Media, Inc. assumes no responsibility for losses incurred due to inaccurate information. CAP Media, Inc., 6200 Rolling Road, #2356, Springfield, VA 22152 (703) 455-9223. Published 6 times per year. Photo Credits Pg 2 Photo courtesy of Virginia Tourism Corporation Pg 5 Monster Fish, Photo by Mark Thiessen, Courtesy of National Geographic Museum The Beach, Rendering courtesy of National Building Museum Pg 6 Photo courtesy of Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau Pg 31 The Book of Mormon, Photo by Joan Marcus, Courtesy Kennedy Center for Performing Arts Pg 32 Cabaret, Photos by Christopher Mueller Newsies, Photo by Deen van Meer
For detailed, up to the minute event information, visit us online at DCMetroPlus.com
June/July 2015 •
3