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District of Columbia & Maryland Tourbook Guide

Including Baltimore, Ocean City, Washington, D.C.

Explore the District of Columbia and Maryland with the digital AAA TourBook guide, from the shoreline of Ocean City to the White House in the nation's capital. Plan your next trip with the help of AAA's digital TourBook travel guide, available on mobile, tablet or desktop.

With the District of Columbia and Maryland guide, you'll get advice from AAA travel experts about the best things to see and do, where to stay and how to plan the trip of a lifetime. You'll learn insider travel tips and answers to many top questions asked by travelers.

Here's a sampling of what you'll find in the District of Columbia and Maryland guide.

  • Which Smithsonian museum has dinosaurs
  • How to tour the White House
  • What's on the Ocean City, Maryland, boardwalk
  • Why Antietam was so important
  • Where to camp, hike and fish in state parks and national public lands
  • What Washington, D.C., neighborhoods to see
  • How Star-Spangled Banner was written

What are some of the must-dos covered in this guide?

We know no two travelers are alike, so we've included a wide variety of things to do in each TourBook guide, from recreational activities to museums and parks. Walk the boardwalk in Ocean City, or consider hiking near Baltimore. Visit the National Mall, especially during the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and take in the blooms as well as the various landmarks on the National Mall. Get the whole story at the nearby Smithsonian museums. Learn how to tour the United States Capitol Dome and find out more about the nation's legislative history.

You'll find all these attractions and more in this digital destination guide.

We cover the top outdoor activities, including red rocks hiking at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, where you'll find trails and exhibits on Native American rock art. Then experience fun things to do in Las Vegas, including shopping at Las Vegas North Premium Outlets North and seeing high-energy Las Vegas shows. Plan a family-friendly trip to Lake Tahoe, the nation's highest alpine lake. Travel Nevada's Extraterrestrial Highway (aka SR 375), where you can see the natural (and maybe mysterious) wonders of the Nevada desert.

You'll find all these attractions and more in this digital destination guide.

Will this guide help me plan a road trip?

Yes! This guide includes inspiration for scenic drives in the District of Columbia and Maryland. Notable routes include the George Washington Memorial Parkway and Baltimore-Washington Parkway. You also can use the high-quality maps to get started planning your own route.

Is national park information included?

Yes. The District of Columbia and Maryland Tour Book includes detailed information and travel tips for Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, the United States Capitol, the White House and many other national landmarks.

You'll also find travel information about top public lands such as Assateague Island National Seashore, and Oxon Cove Park and Oxon Hill Farm.

Explore the District of Columbia and Maryland TourBook guide and start planning your next travel adventure today!