Washington DC Area Military & Aviation Highlights

🚗 A perfect road trip itinerary for history and military enthusiasts! 📍 Annapolis, Maryland ❤️ U.S. Naval Academy Must bring ID for entry (foreign visitors currently restricted) Admire the cadets' sharp uniforms and historic officers' residences Walk through the beautiful campus with neoclassical architecture ❤️ Annapolis Historic District Famous for Maryland blue crabs (try Cajun style!) Charming 18th-century brick streets and waterfront views ✈️ Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (Chantilly, VA) Just 30 mins from DC ($15 parking only) Must-sees: • Space Shuttle Discovery • Enola Gay (Hiroshima bomber) Touching WWII story: A damaged Allied plane escorted by enemy pilot across English Channel 📍 Norfolk, Virginia (3.5hrs from DC) ❤️ Naval Station Norfolk Tour $22 bus tour (1hr, operated by contractor) Strict ID check (our group got in with digital ID after approval) Fun fact: Our Navy guide was from Tennessee - bonded over shared travel stories! Note: Female sailors are highly valued here (met one married to her captain) ❤️ USS Wisconsin Battleship at Nauticus Massive WWII-era battleship you can explore Combined ticket with Nauticus Museum recommended ❤️ Cultural Gems Chrysler Museum of Art: Tiffany glass + Impressionist works (Gauguin, Matisse) MacArthur Memorial: "Duty, Honor, Country" motto (recently changed at West Point) 🍽️ Food Tip Don't miss Annapolis crab feasts or Norfolk's seafood shacks! #DMVtravel #MilitaryHistory #RoadTripUSA #NavalAcademy #AviationMuseum #VirginiaIsForLovers