Just for Fun
Here are some local family outings for the family to enjoy.
- The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception - Take a tour of the Shrine and then visit...
- The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land - followed by a visit to
- A Litteri - DC's oldest Italian grocery at 517-519 Morse Street, N.E.
- St. Dominic's Monastery - Attend Mass or the Divine Office with the Dominican nuns at beautiful Saint Dominic's Monastery in Linden, VA, about a one hour drive...
- Vineyards of Fauquier County - and then take in a wine tasting at a local vineyard.
- National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes - Tour the Lourdes Grotto and pray the rosary, about 75 minutes away by car...
- National Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton - then visit the Seton Shrine, especially the cemetery, one of the most beautiful settings for the Stations of the Cross...
- Chubby's BBQ - and then get some righteous Barbeque in Emmitsburg.
- The National Shrine of Saint John Neumann - Head North to Philadelphia to visit the Shrine of America's first canonized bishop...
- The Reading Terminal - and stop by The Reading Terminal for a Philadelphia-style feast, just a five minute drive from the Shrine, before hitting the road back home.