Spend this weekend exerting your independence from the city’s limits.

EAT
Crabs
What: The tasty crustaceans make for a real summertime meal.
Why: No hard shell.
When: Daily, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: Bethesda Crab House, 4958 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda (301-652-3382).

Beer Hopsicles
What: Rustico offers frozen pops made from beers like St. Louis Framboise, Chapeau Mirabelle, and Bell’s Kalamazoo Stout.
Why: Bottoms up.
When: Sun.-Thurs., 5:30-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5:30-11 p.m.
Where: 827 Slaters Ln., Alexandria (703-224-5051).

DO
George Washington Masonic Memorial
What: Tour the opulent temple and make sure to check the view from the observation deck.
Why: Oh, say, can you see?
When: Daily, 10 & 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3 p.m.
Where: 101 Callahan Dr., Alexandria (703-683-2007).

GO
Bowie Baysox
What: Catch the minor league game against the Erie SeaWolves with a fireworks display and a tribute to Bob Barker.
Why: The price is right.
When: Fri., 7:05 p.m.
Where: 4101 NE Crain Hwy., Bowie (301-805-6000).

SHOP
Zelaya Shoe Sale
What: Lines like Michael Kors, Lulu Guinness, and Kate Spade at 20-60 percent off. Get an extra 10 percent off when you buy two pairs or more.
Why: It’s a shoe-in.
When: Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 4940 St. Elmo Ave., Bethesda (301-656-8550).