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These DMV Activities Make for the Best Experience Gifts

If you’re finding it hard to shop for friends and family, consider gifting them with an experience that will create memories that last a lifetime.

By Editorial December 2, 2022 at 9:41 am

Not every gift comes wrapped in a bow. These options give family and friends (kids and adults) the chance to make memories when they try out something new.

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Photo courtesy Go Ape

1. Go ziplining, axe throwing, and more at Go Ape, memberships are $99–$299, 7550 Reservation Dr., Springfield, goape.com

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Photo courtesy River-Sea Chocolates

2. Make hot chocolate bombs at River-Sea Chocolates, $40 per person, 4520 Daly Dr., Ste. 100, Chantilly, riverseachocolates.com

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Photo courtesy The Office Experience

3. Visit The Office Experience, open through Jan. 16, $35.50–$54.75 per person, 1020 G St. NW, Washington, DC, theofficeexperience.com

3d printed lion
Photo courtesy Bond’s 3D Studio

4. Host a two-hour 3D-printing party, $750 for a group of six at Bond’s 3D Studio, 3945 University Dr., Fairfax, bonds3d.com

national aquarium
Photo courtesy National Aquarium

5. Sleep over at the National Aquarium, $95 per person for members, 501 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, aqua.org

sugar house day spa
Photo courtesy Sugar House Day Spa

6. Indulge at Sugar House Day Spa, services range from $20-$1,200, 111 N. Alfred St., Alexandria, sugarhousedayspa.com

ifly
Photo courtesy iFly

7. Try indoor skydiving at iFly, $99.99 for two flights per person, 20315 Commonwealth Center Dr., Ashburn, iflyworld.com

Feature image courtesy Go Ape

This story originally ran in our December issue. For more stories like this, subscribe to our monthly magazine.

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