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The best, most adventurous, and least boring secrets and things to do in Washington, D.C.

Tour the Secretive Church of Scientology HQ

Washington DC    Free    www.scientology-washingtondc.org/

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Submitted By: Allison

If you’d like to take a peak into the secretive world of Scientology, their “Founding Church” in Washington, DC is open to the public for tours. Not recommended for those who are easily persuaded…unless you have a lot of disposable income and free time.

Take the Terrapin Challenge

Savage MD    $10-50    www.terrapinadventures.com/

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Submitted By: Angela

Betcha didn’t know that you could zip line and bungee jump all year long! Well, you can! Take a ride on the wild side at Terrapin Adventures! Adventure is out there!!!!

Ghost Hunting at Mt. Ida

Ellicott City MD    $10-50    www.ellicottcity.net/tourism/attracti...

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Submitted By: Angela

Not for the feign of heart, Ellicott City is one place that is full of surprises. So on a wild weekend, after a drink or two, head over to Mt. Ida – the “haunted” mansion for a tour…and more!

Sneak into the Pentagon

Washington DC    Free    https://pentagontours.osd.mil/Tours/t...

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Submitted By: Angela

Book a tour, if you dare! See how the DoD does protects and serves our country, while getting a sneak peak inside the most secretive place in the United States.

Darkness Falls at The National Cathedral

Washington DC    Free    https://www.cathedral.org

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Submitted By: Angela

Descend into the shadowy underground of the church and stumble upon hidden hallways, and secret passageways. Take a ride to the top of the steeple and you’ll find a secret place of hidden people!!!

Champagne Life on the Party Boat

Washington DC    Free    www.ridetheboomerang.com/cruises-nigh...

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Submitted By: Angela

If ever you cared to live how the other half lives, do so in Georgetown! Click your heels twice, and grab a glass of champagne once you board BOOMERANG, the nighttime DC party boat yacht!!!

Up, Up, and Away in a Hot Air Balloon

West Friendship MD    $100-200    www.ballooningusa.com

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Submitted By: Angela

Steal away from all of the hustle and bustle of your work week.  Hop in and take flight on a hot air balloon ride in Howard County, Maryland. Just a 30 minute drive outside of D.C. can set you free!!

Secret Tunnels under D.C.

Washington DC    Free    www.dupontunderground.org

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Submitted By: Angela

Looking to escape from D.C.? Why not go underground, and I don’t mean hitting the subway.  Dupont Underground regularly holds art exhibits under D.C. in tunnels that actually connect to the White House!

Learn to Fly a Helicopter

Fort Meade MD    $200-500    monumentalhelicopters.com/helicopter-...

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Submitted By: Allison

If you’re bored driving your tired old Corvette, or flying your same-old Cessna, give Monumental Helicopters a shot! No experience necessary. A reasonably-priced intro helicopter flight with Monumental Helicopters scores you 60 minutes ground school and 30 minutes in the air flying time.

Drug Enforcement Museum

Arlington VA    Free    https://deamuseum.org

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Submitted By: Allison

The only place in the DC-area where government workers are happy to share their collection of drug paraphernalia with the public. Come visit the DEA museum, with thousands of drug and drug law enforcement related items. Don’t get your hopes up about the gift shop or the museum’s “interactive stations” though – it’all on the up and up.