Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Tours and Activities

Stroll along miles of trails through grassy parkland, hardwood forests and riverfront promenades and check out the visitor center at this pretty park.

This moving memorial marks the spot where Kunta Kinte, the ancestor of author Alex Haley, was brought from Africa and sold into slavery.

Enjoy a round of golf in Edgewater at South River Golf Links. Stroll along the waterfront or attend a sporting event in the area.

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Galesville Heritage Museum during your trip to Galesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Triton Beach during your trip to Mayo?

Explore the great outdoors at Shadyside Park, a lovely green space in Shady Side. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.