Washington D.C. Now Visitor Guide Summer 2016

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METRO SYSTEM WASHINGTON, DC NATIONAL MALL GEORGETOWN REGIONAL MAP WELCOME TO NOW ON THE COVER HAPPENING NOW CALENDAR OF EVENTS DC NEIGHBORHOODS FEATURED EXHIBITIONS PERFORMING ARTS OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

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Washington shows its true all-American colors this summer! With activities ranging from festive Independence Day celebrations to entertaining heritage events that demonstrate what life was like many years ago, we’ll show you where to feel the red, white and blue all summer long. Indulge in our national dish and discover the perfect patty in our Guide to the Best Hamburgers. Discover cool ways to experience the Potomac. Check out our recommendations on how to beat the heat, including where to find icebergs in D.C! Get ready for a hot time in the big city - welcome to summer in the District!

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On the Cover NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MUSEUM This summer, National Geographic will bring an extraordinary cultural experience to Washington, D.C. THE GREEKS: Agamemnon to Alexander the Great is an exceptional journey through 5,000 years of Greek history and culture. This exhibition features more than 500 priceless treasures—many of which have never been on display outside of Greece!

WHITE HOUSE GIFTS No trip to Washington is complete without a visit to White House Gifts to have your photo taken in the “Oval Office.”

From shirts, hats, presidential souvenirs, golf balls, shot glasses, jewelry, books, post cards and everything in between, White House Gifts is your one-stop shop to bring your DC memories home with you.

Located directly next to the White House, WHG sits in the heart of DC’s hottest sites. Show your NOW Guide to get your free photo in the “Oval Office!”

BIG BUS TOURS With over 40 “hop-on, hop-off” stops, the Big Bus tour is the best way to experience all the Nation’s Capital has to offer. The unique, elevated position of the top deck of our double-decker buses provides you with a unique perspective and give you fantastic, uninterrupted view of all the amazing landmarks and memorials. Each All-Loops ticket includes admission to Madame Tussauds.

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No doubt about it, Washington is full of hot air! Capitol Hill notwithstanding, you can beat the heat by hitting the water. Take a water taxi on the Potomac and check out quaint Old Town Alexandria, Virginia and National Harbor, Maryland.

Taxis depart from multiple locations in the District regularly and make this mode of transportation a cool way to see the sights.

Visit the National Building Museum to see huge chunks of “ice”. The summer exhibition ICEBERGS features construction materials fashioned into glaciers, including one over 50 feet tall that visitors can ascend. Or stay “underwater” and explore caves and grottos while enjoying shaved ice treats.

Washington’s baseball team, the Nationals, is hot, but everything is cool at the waterfront stadium, where breezes drift off the Potomac. Located on the river, Nats Stadium is also near Yards Park, a waterfront development with Friday night summer concerts and an 11-inches-deep canal designed for wading children.

The D.C. area goes back in time by offering up cultural festivals featuring casts of costumed re-enactors and celebrants at heritage events. History has never been so colorful!

Want to see men in skirts throwing heavy objects? Then the Virginia Scottish Games and Festival is for you. Learn about Scottish culture from competitions involving tossing Braemar stones, weights, hammers, cabers, and sheaves. Pipe and drum contests, Highland dancing, and a British car and bike show will leave you longing for Bonnie Scotland.

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There is no more patriotic party than the one D.C. throws for the birth of our nation.

Celebrate Independence Day all day long with several events on or near the Mall.

Birthday cake is optional!

Stop by the National Archives to see the original Declaration of Independence.

Lend your own “John Hancock” to a facsimile document from 8:00-9:30 a.m. Haven’t read it? Listen to a dramatic recitation of this important document by historical reenactors at 10:00 a.m.

At 11:45 make your way outside to Constitution Avenue to see America’s National Independence Day Parade with marching bands, floats, and all things red, white, and blue. The festivities start at 7th Street, NW. The traditional “A Capitol Fourth” concert by the National Symphony Orchestra, a 90-minute free musical extravaganza, entertains on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol at 8:00 p.m. Hear Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture with real canons while the major fireworks show on the Mall begins, usually around 9:10 p.m.

Join “King Henry VIII” and his court at the Maryland Renaissance Festival for combat jousting, feasting, and all the pageantry found in the year 1526. Try your hand at games of skill and sport for all ages, pick up a unique handmade craft, and indulge in Renaissance-inspired fare.

Weekends in August and September starting August 27 in Crownsville, MD. Experience an authentic 18th-century fair at Mount Vernon with dozens of America’s finest craftspeople demonstrating and selling their wares. The Colonial Market & Fair also includes fire-eating, sword-swallowing, puppet and magic shows, music, and “General Washington” overseeing lively Revolutionary War military drills.

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VISITOR TIP: Recent changes to the Metro schedule include a daily shutdown at midnight. The last trains to depart from all stations is at midnight due to system-wide maintenance.

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June Events

Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk Weekend Take advantage of free

JUNE MAR admission to some of DC’s 4-5 14-5

Golden Cinema Series

The Golden Triangle BID

ALL presents this free outdoor MAR JUNE movie festival in Farragut 18-30

Square. In honor of the presidential election this year, the series will feature a “Hail to the Chief” theme.

Movies start at sunset so grab your blanket, friends and family, and relax under the stars.

Paddle Boats

Enjoy a family outing or

MAR ALL take a break from touring 18-30 JUNE and soak up some sun in

your very own Tidal Basin Paddle Boat. The calm waters of the Basin offer beautiful views of the Jefferson Memorial and DC's famous cherry trees.

Wolf Trap’s Children’s Theatre in the Woods

This family favorite offers it

ALL JUNE all – music, dance,

puppetry, and storytelling all summer long. Shows run about an hour and are recommended for children four and older.

DanceAfrica, DC 2016

The 29th annual festival

JUNE celebrates the dance and 1-5

music of the African Diaspora! Featuring outstanding African dance companies from the DC metropolitan area, a master class series and African Marketplace, this festival is guaranteed to inspire, invigorate, educate and entertain.

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coolest museums! The event will also have live music, food, exhibitions, biking/walking tours, and demonstrations. Check out www.dkmuseums.com for a list of participating museums.

Jazzfest at the Yards

Part of DC’s annual Jazz

JUNE MAR festival, this event happen17-19 ing at the Capitol River18-30

front all weekend has live jazz (including performances by past Grammy winners), wine and beer tastings, chef demonstrations, and a marketplace. Don’t miss the free show on June 17 at 5pm.

National Capital Barbecue Battle

Voted a “Top 10 BBQ

JUNE MAR Event” by The Travel 25-26 Channel and Discovery.

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com, this annual competition between top local and nationwide BBQ joints will satisfy your tastebuds!

Fun for the whole family includes food samples, cooking demonstrations, live music, magicians, interactive exhibits, and two huge cook-off competitions!

Jazzfest at the Yards (June 17-19)

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Red, White, and Blue at Mount Vernon Estate (July 4th) 12

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July Events

UniverSoul Circus

A circus like you’ve never seen before! Returning to the National Harbor to amaze and excite, this fun-for-all-ages event features a multicultural blend of music, theatre, and circus all in one!

Daring motorcycle riders, flying trapeze artists, fire filled limbo and other acts that are unimaginable and death defying!

ALL JULY

Salute the Sunset

This military concert series

ALL at National Harbor features MAR JULY 18-30

free performances by worldclass bands from the nation’s Armed Forces every Saturday from 7-8pm.

Capitol Riverfront Summer Outdoor Movies

Take advantage of the warm

ALL weather, grab a friend and a MAR JULY 18-30 blanket, and head over to

the Capitol Riverfront on Thursdays this summer where movies will be screened each week at 8:45pm. Arrive early and participate in group games: Wii on the screen, trivia, and hula-hooping are some crowd favorites.

Summer Concerts at Washington Harbour

Make your way over to the

ALL plaza at the Georgetown MAR JULY 18-30 waterfront on Wednesday

evenings from 6:30-8:30pm to hear some local live music! This free weekly event will happen all summer long and will include a variety of bands.

Smithsonian Folklife Festival

This free event held explores the Basque Country’s unique language and distinct cultural heritage, and how cultural traditions can change when people and communities migrate.

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Red, White, and Blue Celebration at Mount Vernon Estate The home of George Washington welcomes guests for its annual Independence Day celebration. The day’s festivities include an inspirational naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens, daytime fireworks, military reenactments, a special wreath laying ceremony, and free cake. Of course there will be an appearance from “General and Mrs. Washington.”

JULY 4

A Capitol Fourth

What better place to celebrate the birth of our great nation than Washington, D.C.? Festivities begin in the morning with a parade, fun on the Mall, and special Fourth of July events at most of the city's museums. No matter how you spend your day, be sure to end it at the mall for a can’t-miss fireworks display over the Washington Monument.

JULY 4

One Caribbean Carnival

Designed to educate everyone in Caribbean arts, crafts, and culture, this two-day festival has over 30 participating groups representing the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Diaspora.

Admission is $15 per person.

JULY 9-10

Brew at the Zoo

Hosted by the Friends of the National Zoo, this event features live music, animal demonstrations, and beer samplings from 60 of the nation’s best microbreweries. Proceeds support animal care, conservation science, education, and sustainability at the National Zoo.

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August Events Friendship Firehouse Festival in Alexandria, VA

This family-friendly event celebrates the hard work and role that firefighters have played throughout history.

Children receive free fire helmets and balloons and will have the opportunity to become “co-passengers” inside the City’s fire trucks. The festival is hosted at the historic Friendship Firehouse in Old Town.

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S. J. Ewing & Dancers at Dance Place

Melding technology with

AUG the physical experience of MAR 6-7 18-30 human movement, Analog

is an interactive performance of dance and computer-generated projections, co-existing in a visually stunning event. The project depicts common ground between the digital and corporeal worlds we inhabit in a tangible and accessible way, revealing how we creatively expand and customize our daily lives in conjunction with technological advances.

Dance Place

Sunday Serenity: Yoga in the East Park of Dumbarton House

Enjoy a 60-minute vinyasa

EVERY MAR flow class at a serene, SUNDAY 18-30 tree-covered outdoor

space that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike (bring your own mat; suggested $5 donation)!

Capital Dragon Boat Races This all-ages event

AUG celebrating Asian culture MAR 27 18-30

is happening at the Southwest Waterfront to celebrate its third year. Races will be held throughout the day and are open to anyone over the age of 12. Experience is not necessary, and training will be provided.

Chesapeake Crab and Beer Festival

Come hungry and thirsty

AUG to this 7th Annual MAR 27 18-30 Maryland tradition

happening at the National Harbor. In addition to this all-you-can-eat affair, there will be live music, arts and crafts, and fun for the whole family.

You don’t want to miss the World’s Largest Crab Fest.

Maryland Renaissance Festival Opening Weekend Kicking off in August and

AUG running through October, 200 27-28

the Maryland Renaissance Festival recreates a 16th-century English village with crafts, food, live performances, a jousting arena, and lots of games for the whole family. Attendees enjoy a variety of fare from more than 40 food outlets and shop at 130 craft shops for stained glass, sculptures, jewelry, pottery, wood-butchery, and glass-blown creations.

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September Events

WalkingTown DC

Cultural Tourism DC

DC Blues Festival

Bring the family for a day SEPT MAR of soulful and electrifying 3 10 blues, music workshops, Musical Instrument Petting Zoo, and other child-friendly activities. No tickets required, as this event is completely free!

Rosslyn Jazz Festival

The Rosslyn Jazz Festival is SEPT MAR an annual music celebra10 tion in Gateway Park just across Key Bridge from Washington, DC. The event is free and open to the public.

Maryland Seafood Festival

Seafood lovers rejoice!

SEPT This Annapolis tradition, 10-11 held annually for more

than 45 years, will feature The Capital Crab Soup Cook-off, live music performances, craft booths, and family activities.

Be In Brookland / Experience Edgewood Dance Place Events Get the Dance Place

SEPT experience for free!

10-11

Sample dance classes for children and adults, enjoy pop up art bursts and get creative with a full day of outdoor activities on the 8th St Arts Park (visit danceplace.org for full event schedule).

Adams Morgan Day

SEPT sponsors WalkingTown 17-25

DC, a week of free guided tours of the neighborhoods of Washington. Dozens of walking tours are available. Many tours require advance reservations, so book yours early!

Annapolis Craft Beer and Music Festival

The Annapolis Craft Beer

SEPT and Music Festival offers a 17

full day of fun for the beer enthusiast. The event features tastings from regional and national artisan breweries and beer seminars on topics such as "Beer 101" and "Pairing Craft Beer and Food."

Attendees will also enjoy live music from eight local bands, arts and crafts exhibits, and a wide range of specialty food items ranging from crab cakes to knockwurst.

National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Created by an Act of

SEPT MAY Congress in 2003, 24 18-30 NMAAHC features a varie-

ty of exhibits and educational programs on topics such as slavery, post-Civil War reconstruction, the Harlem Renaissance, and the civil rights movement. The new museum will be the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, art, history and culture.

This free, annual neigh-

SEPT MAY borhood festival has live 11 18-30

music and international food from around the world. Enjoy sidewalk cafes, colorful vendors, cultural demonstrations and dances throughout the neighborhood.

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Alexandria and its surrounding neighborhoods, especially Del Ray, are ideal for a romantic evening away or a day trip with the family. From the picturesque views along the water to the artist galleries of the Torpedo Factory, the restaurants, bars and shopping along King St., Alexandria may be one of the most charming stops on your trip to the DC area. You can access Alexandria via car, Metro (King St.) and by water taxi from National Harbor and Georgetown. www.visitalexandriava.com

Clarendon Clarendon, one of the many colorful neighborhoods in Arlington County, is a nice escape for the afternoon or evening. Head to the outdoor mall at Market Common for shopping, or explore the shops, restaurants, and bars along Wilson Boulevard. From Clarendon, you’re also a quick trip away from some of the nation’s most significant military landmarks, specifically Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, U.S. Marine Corps Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial, and U.S. Air Force Memorial.

Nor thern Virginia FRESHFARM Market in Crystal City Shop from 20 local farmers and producers with seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh-cut flowers, container plants and herbs, farm-raised eggs, all-natural meats, artisan baked goods, specialty foods and much more.

Every Tuesday, June through August

Twelfth Night at the Synetic Theater

After garnering 11 Helen Hayes Award nominations, Synetic’s 2014 hit is back by popular demand! Set in the Roaring ’20s and inspired by the silent comedy of Keaton and Chaplin, Twelfth Night tells the tale of fraternal twins, Viola and Sebastian, separated in a strange new land.

July 13 through August 7

USAF Band Performance at the Air Force Memorial Enjoy a concert from the renowned United States Air Force Band at the Air Force Memorial, a monument that honors airmen and preserves the heritage of the Air Force.

Every Friday, June through August

Don Henley at Wolf Trap

The singer/drummer and co-founder of the iconic band the Eagles, this Rock and Roll Hall of Famer makes his Wolf Trap debut with “unimpeachable vocals” (Billboard) heard on tracks like “The Boys of Summer” and “The End of the Innocence.”

September 7-8

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DC Neighborhoods

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Eastern Market

Adams Morgan

Dupont Circle

Anacostia

Georgetown

Adams Morgan is one of the city’s most culturally and culinarily rich neighborhoods.

By day, enjoy coffee shops and used book and record stores. By night, partake in the ample eating, drinking, and dancing options along 18th Street.

Anacostia is home to some of the city’s most beautiful parks, a growing commercial district, and some of the city’s most innovative galleries along Martin Luther King Ave and Good Hope Road. Also make sure to check out the Frederick Douglass House.

Capitol Hill/Eastern Market

Capitol Hill is more than just the office space for the city’s power brokers. Locals love the restaurants and bars along Pennsylvania Avenue. Nearby Eastern Market is also a particular favorite, hosting the city’s famous food market and a weekly flea market.

Chinatown/Penn Quarter

Few areas are growing as quickly as the Chinatown/Penn Quarter areas. At present, they are home to museums, hotels, and a thriving restaurant scene, hosting local talent like José Andrés and a slew of New York chain restaurants.

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H Street

The centrally-located neighborhood is home to incredible museums, historic homes, embassies, and a wide array of restaurants and bars. Both Dupont and nearby 17th Street also are the heart of the city’s vibrant gay community.

The neighborhood offers opportunities for shopping along M St. and Wisconsin Ave., walking along the waterfront, and getting lost along the beautiful houses and parks north of M St.

Glover Park

Up Wisconsin Avenue from Georgetown lies Glover Park, a quaint neighborhood filled with fine eating establishments including barbeque at Rockland’s and indian at Heritage India.

H Street NE

The former commercial quarter has been transformed into one of the city’s most active entertainment districts. From the Joy of Motion Dance Center to Little Miss Whiskey’s, the venues cater to those seeking some culture or just a fun night out on the town. Shuttle service to H St. is available from Union Station.

DC Neighborhoods

Georgetown

U Street

National Mall

National Mall

Celebrate the best of America for free on the Mall. From a tour of the many presidential monuments, to exploring the ten Smithsonian Institution museums, and seeing the war memorials, the Mall is a beautiful and powerful reminder of our nation’s history.

The Palisades

Travel out along MacArthur Boulevard to discover the charming hamlet of the Palisades. The neighborhood hosts a number of great restaurants serving everything from Italian to Lebanese to Japanese, along with a number of retail options.

Southwest Waterfront

Along the Potomac you will find the famous Maine Avenue fish market where you can stop in for lunch at one of the picnic tables overlooking the river, or pick up fresh fish to cook later. Across the street is the Arena Stage, the largest theater in the country dedicated to American voices.

U Street Corridor

U Street (centered around the intersection of 14th and U St.), once called Black Broadway, is the new center of D.C.’s thriving nightlife. Catch a play at the Lincoln Theater, see jazz at the Bohemian Caverns, or eat and drink at the many bars along U St. e music!

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s Featured Exhibition Even if you’ve already been to Washington and seen the permanent collections of some of its best museums, make sure to check out the latest exhibits, some with limited runs.

National Gallery of Art In Celebration of Paul Mellon

Collector Paul Mellon was among the most generous donors to the National Gallery of Art, and this exhibition brings together 80 of his finest pastels, watercolors, drawings, prints, and illustrated books. These works are seldom exhibited due to their sensitivity to light.

Notable works include watercolors by Winslow Homer and Edouard Manet, drawings

by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and Edgar Degas, a pen landscape by Vincent van Gogh, and works by Pablo Picasso, among others.

May 8-September 18

Newseum

The huge entryway of the most popular museum on the Mall has received a major yearlong renovation, in time for the building’s 40th anniversary. Joining the iconic artifacts Spirit of St. Louis and Bell X-1 in the lobby are the Apollo Lunar Module and Star Trek starship Enterprise studio model. The Hall now includes digital experiences to help visitors personalize their trip, engage with experts, and explore connections between the objects on display and the stories they tell.

National Building Museum

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, and two days later, The Pennsylvania Evening Post was the first newspaper to publish the document. The exhibit features one of only 19 known copies of this newspaper and tells the story of what led delegates from all 13 Colonies to adopt the Declaration. Visitors will learn how news of freedom spread through the Colonies and abroad and the crucial role it played in uniting American colonists behind the cause of independence.

Wander through an underwater world of glacial ice fields at a massive installation in the Great Hall of the National Building Museum.

Part of the institution’s Summer Block Party series, ICEBERGS features construction materials that utilize geometry and landscape design to depict a “waterline” and more than 50 foot-tall “icebergs”. Visitors can walk up into the tallest iceberg or lounge in caves and grottos on the ocean floor while enjoying shaved-ice treats.

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Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall

“1776 – Breaking News: Independence”

Opens July 1.

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Newseum

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July 2-September 5

Air and Space Museum

National Building Museum

Now through Jan. 22, 2017 Put your finger on the pulse of America in this one-of-a-kind interactive experience that explores how digital news is shaping campaign 2016.

NEWSEUM.ORG 555 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. TripAdvisor’s 2015 Travelers’ Choice Top 25 Museums in the U.S.

NOW welcomes the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture to Washington D.C.!

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PERFORMING ARTS District Merchants Folger Theater May 31-July 3

In this world premiere variation on William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, love and litigation, deep passions, and predatory lending are taken to a new level. An “uneasy comedy”, District Merchants wades into the endless complexities and contradictions of life in America. Set among the African-American and Jewish populations of a fictional time and place, including post-Civil War Washington, D.C., this tale of money, merchandise, and mercy is quintessentially Washingtonian.

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American Ballet Theatre Romeo and Juliet Wolf Trap July 14-16

A masterful interpretation of Shakespeare’s enduring romantic tragedy comes to dramatic life in a production by American Ballet Theatre, a company whose work has been hailed as “the most spectacular dancing in the world” (The New York Times). American Ballet Theatre returns to Wolf Trap in a signature production, renowned as one of the most famous and beloved ballets. Featuring principal dancer Misty Copeland on July 15.

Jelly’s Last Jam Signature Theater

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Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots tells the story of Charlie Price, who inherits his father’s shoe factory.

Looking to save the family business, Charlie turns to cabaret star Lola, his fashionable new friend. Together, they create sensational footwear that changes both of their destinies. The underlying story about finding friendship and inspiration where you least expect it has been uplifting audiences around the country. Featuring songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and based on the book by Tony winner Harvey Fierstein.

Experience the legendary Jungle Inn nightclub in the Tony Award-winning musical that tells the story of jazz through one of its most notorious entertainers – Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe, also known as Jelly Roll Morton. Follow the self-proclaimed inventor of jazz on his journey from the back alleys of New Orleans to the dance halls of Chicago to the stages of New York in this electrifying memoir.

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Folger Theater

Signature Theater

Photo: Rosalie O’Connor

Kennedy Center

ALL Loops - 24 hour*

Meet all 44 U.S. Presidents in the President’s Gallery!

TripAdvisors 2015 Top 20 Travelers’ Choice Best Museum in the U.S.

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Smithsonian Institution American History Museum View the popular First Ladies exhibit which showcases 24 gowns, including Michelle Obama’s, Dorothy’s ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz, and the Star-Spangled Banner.

Natural History Museum

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Dedicated to showcasing the natural wonders of the world such as plants, animals, rocks, and even gems including the Hope Diamond. Watch a tarantula feeding and view the largest elephant ever found in the world.

The kids will love the hands-on Discovery Room or the popular Dinosaur Hall with skeletons over 90-feet tall.

Smithsonian Castle Information Center Located in the famous “castle” Smithsonian building, this is where visitors can get information about the Smithsonian’s 19 museums.

Freer Gallery of Art (currently closed) These galleries, focusing primarily on Asian art and artifacts, hold an impressive collection from all over the world. The Freer Gallery also has an important collection of 19th-century American Art. The gallery is currently closed for long-needed upgrades to infrastructure (reopening in 2017).

African Art Museum

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AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM

12th St SW

The National Museum of African Art is devoted to the discovery and appreciation of the visual arts of Africa. This museum highlights art representing various regions and cultures of the African continent.

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

National Mall

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Smithsonian Institution Hirshhorn Museum This museum and sculpture garden is one of the world’s leading institutions of international modern and contemporary art. The drum shaped building exhibits pieces from the late 19th century to the present day.

American Indian Museum The first national museum dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans. Established by an act of Congress in 1989, the museum works in collaboration with the Native peoples to protect and foster their cultures by reaffirming traditions and beliefs.

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Housed in a unique underground building, the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery maintains a collection of Asian art, from the ancient to the contemporary. The gallery opened in 1987 with a gift of nearly 1000 artworks from collector Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987).

The S. Dillon Ripley International Gallery

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Air and Space Museum

The most popular of the Smithsonian museums, the Air and Space maintains the world’s largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft with some 50,000 artifacts that range from Saturn V rockets to jetliners to space helmets.

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Featured Neighborhood

Georgetown is a residential and commercial neighborhood located in the Northwest quadrant of D.C. along the Potomac River.

Famous for its historic architecture, cobblestone streets, and dynamic dining, shopping and nightlife, Georgetown has been designated a National Historic Landmark.

Georgetown’s main intersections are M Street & Wisconsin Avenue, and feature high-end stores, a shopping mall, restaurants with all types of cuisine and bars. The Georgetown Waterfront, located between the Washington Harbour and Key Bridge, includes pathways for cyclists, skaters, and pedestrians as well as an interactive fountain to play in during the hot summer months.

A former bustling port city that predates Washington, D.C. by 40 years, Georgetown has lovely 19th century homes to tour, the oldest standing building in the city dating to 1765, and the historic C&O Canal where muledrawn boats demonstrate 1870s commerce.

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Popular tavern serving American eats in both a cozy interior with wooden booths & outdoors.

Farm-inspired American fare, plus sushi & cocktails served in sleek, eco-chic digs with river views.

Sleek eatery with an upstairs sunroom offering a diverse menu of Thai & Japanese dishes.

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Via Umbria

Any music lover will appreciate this one stop shop for vinyl records, collectible photos, and posters..

Renowned for its selection of the Modern Masters, such as Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Joan Miro and Salvador Dalí.

From authentic Italian food to home decor to wines, Via Umbria has what you are looking for. Book your dream trip to Italy.

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A Georgetown landmark for over 30 years, Filomena blends old-world cooking with cutting-edge creations by an award-winning Italian chef.

Malmaison- Event space, café, and patisserie featuring fine French dining on the historic Georgetown waterfront.

Quintessential European Café, Creperie, Coffeeshop and Bar...a trip to Paris without the fare!

1264 Wisconsin Ave. NW (202) 333-7370 martinstavern.com

1054 31st St. NW (202) 333-5012 hillanddalerecords.com

1063 Wisconsin Ave. NW (202) 338-8800 filomena.com

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3401 Water St. NW (202) 817-3340 malmaisondc.com

3003 M St. NW (202) 580-8852 i-thairestaurant.com

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1. Dive in Head to the Georgetown Waterfront Park and take a dip in the “interactive fountain” while enjoying the views of the Potomac River, Roosevelt Island and the Key Bridge.

2. Movies on the Potomac

Pull up a chair or blanket, bring some popcorn, and catch a flick al fresco.

National Harbor hosts outdoor movies every Sunday and Thursday evening on the waterfront.

3. Roll Down the Mall Hop on a Segway and take a guided tour – day or night – of the National Mall and neighboring memorials. Feel the winds of freedom as you sail past the White House on your cool two-wheeler!

4. I Scream, You Scream We all scream for…gelato? Washington has amazing gelatarias that feature organic, locally sourced ingredients. Dolcezza and Pitango are two of the most popular and include mutiple locations throughout the metropolitan area.

5. Go Team!

Catch a Washington Nationals baseball game and cheer on the boys of summer. Make the trip to the stadium part of the experience with a water taxi that cruises you right to the door.

7. Rooftop Drinking Enjoy a drink at one of many outside rooftop bars or patios around town.

El Centro DF Georgetown is a favorite with its famous margaritas and over 200 tequilas and mezcals.

6. Bike at Night Take the Sunset Bike Tour with Capital City Bike Tours and view the monuments and memorials at night. Or rent a bike and hop on the trail to Mount Vernon, if you’re feeling especially energetic.

8. Rock Out Listen to your favorite performers at one of the D.C. area’s outdoor stages. Check out The Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Merriweather Post Pavilion, and Jiffy Lube Live for shows.

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The Legendary Burger, available year-round at Hard Rock Cafe Washington, D.C., features a Certified Angus BeefÂŽ patty topped with smoked bacon, Cheddar cheese, a golden fried onion ring, crisp lettuce and vine ripened tomato, served on a toasted brioche bun.

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1. BOURBON STEAK If you’re looking for a delicious gourmet burger, look no further. The well-regarded Oak-Fired Prime Steak Burger features sour pickles, Cabot clothbound cheddar, and Bourbon Steak’s famous secret sauce.

This local chain touts its prime, dry-aged burgers grilled over an open flame. Their most popular is the Wellington, a burger topped with caramelized onions, roasted mushrooms, black truffles, and blue cheese crumbles.

Every Wednesday this restaurant features wild game on its menu. If Kangaroo Sliders are too adventurous, try the Showdown At The Border, a burger topped with beef chili, cheddar cheese, Pico de Gallo, and remoulade.

Known for its extensive menu of toppings, Plan B serves up burgers ordered “pink” or “no pink.” Based primarily in New England, this small chain counts among its most popular burgers the “New Englander”, a patty topped with lobster, smoked gouda, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, and corn spread.

The restaurant “Top Chef” contestant Spike Mendelsohn runs with his family includes his popular Sunnyside burger with cheese, applewood bacon, fried egg, and Good Stuff sauce on a brioche bun.

A quasi-hamburger, the Chivito boasts tenderloin, mozzarella, black forest ham, bacon, green olives, hard-boiled eggs, escabeche, lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayonnaise on a soft roll. This D.C. institution is part gas station!

An export from NYC, this rowdy restaurant is known for its shakes and burgers, including the SmokeShack, a cheeseburger with all-natural applewood smoked bacon, chopped cherry peppers and Shack Sauce.

The “Embassy of Rock-n-Roll” combines entertainment with dining. Try the Tango Burger, two patties layered with slow-cooked Sloppy-Joes, cheese, barbecue sauce, blue cheese, and horseradish mayonnaise.

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A new modern American restaurant by acclaimed chef Eric Ziebold, Kinship lists its dishes according to Craft (cooking technique), History (revisited classics), and Ingredients (a specific product), allowing diners to choose their a la carte experience.

The category Indulgence is what you would expect— specialty items that lean toward extravagant. Its dishes, like lobster French toast, are creative and unexpected.

This new Chinese-French restaurant in the Shaw neighborhood lightheartedly organizes its menu into three categories: in the ground; on the ground; and under the water. But the chef doesn’t stop there. He lists dishes in order from lightest to richest.

The cauliflower tortellini and hanger steak are early favorites, earning praise for

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The Dabney (122 Blagden Alley, NW)

Ashlar (116 S. Alfred St, Alexandria)

“An upscale tavern inspired by those that enlivened Alexandria 200 years ago,” is how the creators of Ashlar describe their new restaurant, located in Old Town’s Morrison House hotel.

Contemporary tavern fare in the form of small plates, bar snacks, and steak—in addition to a handful of other entrees—are complemented by a wide-ranging drink menu that includes over 25 types of port, sherry, and Madeira.

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This place exudes historic charm. Not only is the cozy dining room surrounded by exposed brick walls, the open kitchen features a wood-burning hearth where skilled chefs employ the old-fashioned technique of cooking over embers. Known for its creative small plates of locally-sourced produce and proteins (foie gras makes an appearance several times), The Dabney also offers an extensive cocktail and cider menu.

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Lupo Verde Authentic Italian 1401 T St NW | (202) 827-4752 www.lupoverdedc.com I Metro: U Street Authentic, rustic, Italian fare featuring a variety of small plates, house-made breads and pastas, antipasti, pizzas al tegamino and a selection of fresh meats and seafood, such as our popular whole roasted fish, grilled sirloin steak and a premiere selection of cheeses and salami.

Station 4 American Bistro + Lounge 1101 4th St., SW | 202-488-0987 www.station4dc.com Metro: Waterfront The sleek and stylish Station 4 is the ideal location for meeting friends and coworkers for lunch, dinner, or happy hour. Monday through Friday from 4pm until 7pm, guests can stop by for fantastic drink and food specials from chef Orlando Amaro. For late night revelers, Station 4 offers a special late night menu.

Tunnicliffs Tavern American Bistro + Lounge 222 7th St., SE | (202) 544-5680 www.tunnicliffs.com The friendly and relaxed crowd is a combination of local and passersby. Tunnicliff’s is well-known for its tasty brunch served every Saturday and Sunday, as well as their Monday night neighborhood appreciation night featuring a $20 3-course menu and half price bottles of wine. nowguides.com

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Occidental Grill & Seafood American | Outdoor Patio 1475 Pennsylvania Ave NW | (202) 783-1475 Occidentaldc.com | Metro: Metro Center Share in over 110 years of Washington, DC history while enjoying classic yet contemporary American cuisine. Relax and dine on the expansive patio or in the iconic dining room, located steps from the White House.

Kramerbooks & Afterwords Café American 1517 Connecticut Ave., | 202-387-1400 kramers.com I Metro: DuPont Circle Kramerbooks & Afterwords Café is Washington’s only full-service restaurant and complete bar combined with an independent bookstore. Located at the Dupont Metro Q Street station since 1976, we are open early and late every day. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. We offer a full, widely varied dinner menu until closing time, as well as cocktails, coffee drinks and fabulous desserts.

Le Grenier German 502 H St., NE | (202) 544-4999 legrenierdc.com | Metro: Union Station Enjoy French Cuisine with a great wine selection or craft cocktail in a vintage attic decor, a cozy atmosphere with intimate ambiance on the vibrant H Street corridor. Open for Dinner from Tuesday - Sunday.Brunch Saturday & Sunday.

Café Berlin German 322 Massachusetts Ave., NE | (202) 543-7656 cafeberlindc.com | Metro: Union Station Located only a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol and Union Station, Café Berlin is the perfect hideaway place on Capitol Hill. People continue to come back for a menu filled with fabulous tasting food such as Wiener Schnitzel, sauerbraten, potato pancake, homemade pastries and of course German beer and wine.

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Lapis Afgan Bistro 1847 Columbia Rd NW | (202) 299-9630 www.lapisdc.com Lapis serves homestyle dishes cooked with local, seasonal ingredients. capturing the legacy through a variety of family recipes passed down from generations. Come enjoy a casual dinner and cocktails nightly, or mimosa brunch on weekends.

OPEN DAILY FOR SUPPER AT 5:30pm, FOR BRUNCH ON SAT+SUN 10am-4pm

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The NOW Pass Newseum

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See the City for Less Tour D.C. NOW with the value and convenience of the NOW Pass. With deep discounts on popular attractions and open top double-decker sightseeing buses, the NOW Pass is the only ticket you need.

Adult passes have a retail value of $118, but you pay just $69.95, giving you a savings of over 40%!

Spy Museum

Big Bus Tours

New for 2015, NOW Passes include ALL LOOPS on Big Bus Tours, a huge value for visitors looking to make the most out of their visit to our Nation’s Capital!

Catch the Best Sites With more than 20 stops throughout the city, the cozy double-decker buses and NOW Pass allow you to hop on and off at the major memorials and monuments, the U.S. Capitol, White House, Smithsonian museums, the National Zoo, and areas ranging from Capitol Hill to Georgetown.

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Included in your NOW Pass is admission to the popular International Spy Museum, Newseum and Madame Tussauds, three can’t-miss Washington experiences!

Get your NOW Pass NOW Passes must be purchased and printed from thenowpass.com. Make sure to check out the FAQs page (thenowpass.com/help) where you can find answers to all your NOW Pass questions depature times, bus stop locations, operating hours, and more. It’s that easy!

Things to Do Masonic Secrets Tour

Nicknamed the “money factory”, visitors will see sheets of hundred dollar bills being printed, cut, and stacked for circulation. Open to general public Mon. - Fri. 9 am10:45 am and 12:30 pm-2 pm. Call for special hours. Metro: Smithsonian; free admission.

703-314-8455 andy2biff@comcast.net

News reporter Andrew Baroch exposes secret symbols of the powerful Freemasons -- a walking tour of the National Mall.

Arlington National Cemetery

The DAR Museum

Arlington, VA 22211 (703) 607-8576 www.arlingtoncemetery.mil

Arlington National Cemetery is the most sacred military burial ground in the country, with almost 300,000 dead buried. Includes the famous changing of the guard every day, the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the graves of JFK and RFK. Open daily 8 am-7 pm. Metro: Arlington Cemetery; free admission.

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception 400 Michigan Avenue, NE (202) 526-8300 www.nationalshrine.com

The largest Roman Catholic church in the United States and North America. Stunning art and architecture that rivals the great sanctuaries of Europe. Visited by nearly one million people annually. Over 80 Chapels and Oratories, Guided Tours, Gift Shop, Bookstore and Cafeteria. Open 365 days/yr. Free parking. Metro: Brookland/CUA; free admission.

1776 D Street, NW (202) 628-1776 www.dar.org

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Featuring classic Federal period architecture, this beautiful house museum includes D.C.’s finest collection of circa 1790s-1830s furniture and art. . Tue-Sun 11am-3pm. Metro: Dupont Circle; admission $5.00; children and students with ID free.

Escape Room Live DC

2300 Wisconsin Ave, NW (DC) 814 King Street (Alexandria, VA) www.escaperoomlive.com

50 Massachusetts Ave. NE or Board at any designated stop (1-877) 332-8689 www.bigbustours.com

The clock is ticking. You are locked in a room. The only way out is to uncover a set of cleverly designed clues hidden around the room, and find the key. This is no nightmare, but one of the hottest new trends in entertainment that TripAdvisor now calls Washington D.C.’s #1 attraction in the “Fun & Games” category.

With over 40 ‘hop-on, hop-off’ stops, the Big Bus tour is the best way to experience all the Nation’s Capital has to offer. The unique, elevated position of the top deck of our double-decker buses, provides you with a unique perspective and gives you fantastic, uninterrupted views of all the amazing landmarks and memorials. Each All-Loops ticket includes admission to Madame Tussauds.

14th St., SW & C St., SW (202) 874-2330 www.moneyfactory.gov

Dumbarton House

2715 Q St., NW (202) 337-2288 www.dumbartonhouse.org

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Bureau of Engraving & Printing

Known for its more than 30,000 examples of objects made or used in America prior to the Industrial Revolution, the DAR museum, founded in 1890, is run by the Daughters of the American Revolution. With its ever rotating exhibitions, expansive library available for researching historical and family information, and various Children’s Programs, the DAR Museum is can’t-miss.

International Spy Museum 800 F St., NW (202) 393-7798 www.spymuseum.org

Escape Room Live DC

The Spy Museum includes one of the most extensive collections of spy gear in the world, interactive exhibits and fantastic displays describing the history of espionage.

Hours vary. Metro: Gallery PlaceChinatown; admission fee.

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Things to Do Jefferson Memorial

Mount Vernon: George Washington’s Estate & Gardens

National Mall (202) 426-6841 www.nps.gov/thje

3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy Mount Vernon, VA 22309 (703) 780-2000 www.mountvernon.org

A beautiful marble structure and 19-foot statue was built to honor our nation’s third president and writer of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson. Open daily. Metro: Smithsonian; free admission.

The most popular historic estate in America and home of George Washington, Mount Vernon is 16 miles south of Washington, D.C. on the banks of the Potomac River.

Open daily, hours vary; admission fee.

Library of Congress

101 Independence Ave., SE (202) 707-5000 www.loc.gov

The country’s largest library system, it houses over 20 million books, including collections from U.S. presidents, as well as extensive magazine and music libraries.

Open Mon.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm. Metro: Capitol South, Union Station; free admission.

MLK Memorial

National Mall (202) 426-6841 http://www.nps.gov/linc

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National Gallery of Art Women in the Arts

1250 New York Ave., NW (202) 783-5000 www.nmwa.org

The National Museum of Women in the Arts is the only museum solely dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women in the visual, performing and literary arts. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Metro: Metro Center; admission fee.

Marine Corps Memorial Iwo Jima Statue

1400 North Meade St., Arlington, VA (703) 289-2500

Located at Arlington Cemetery, this statue is a grand tribute to the United States Marine Corps. It was inspired by the famous photograph of the flag raising at Iwo Jima.

Open daily. Metro: Rosslyn; free admission.

National Museum of Natural History

10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW (202) 633-1000 www.naturalhistory.si.edu/

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial (703) 697-7351 www.mlkmemorial.org

The newest memorial on the National Mall utilizes natural elements such as the crescent-shaped stone wall inscribed with excerpts of Dr. King’s sermons and public addresses. The centerpiece of the Memorial, the “Stone of Hope”, features a 30-foot likeness of Dr. King. Nearest Metro: Smithsonian; free admission.

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(202) 426-6841 www.nps.gov/nacc

The National Mall stretches from the Capitol building to the Lincoln Memorial and houses the Washington Monument, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Abraham Lincoln Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, World War II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Open daily. Metro: Smithsonian; free admission.

Lincoln Memorial

Situated at the end of the National Mall, this memorial to our nation’s 16th president encloses an enormous statue of Abraham Lincoln within a temple. Open daily.

Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU; free admission.

National Mall

Features exhibits on geology, biology, and natural history, as well as an IMAX theater. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Metro: Smithsonian; free admission.

Museum of Natural History

Pick up the new National Mall Map at your Concierge desk!

All the info families need while touring museums on and around the National Mall!

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Things to Do National World War II Memorial

The Phillips Collection

National Mall (202) 619-7222 www.wwiimemorial.com

Washington Monument

The Phillips Collection

National Mall Constitution Ave., NW (202) 426-6841 www.nps.gov/wamo

1600 21st St., NW (202) 387-2151 www.phillipscollection.org

America’s first museum of modern art, founded in 1921, houses over 3,000 works by both modern and impressionist artists. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Thurs. extended hours until 8:30 pm; Sun. 11 am-6 pm.

Metro: Dupont Circle; 18 and under free admissionn. Adult admission fee.

The Washington Monument is one of the most recognized images depicting the nation’s capital. The Monument is shaped like an Egyptian obelisk, stands 555 feet tall, and offers views in excess of 30 miles.

Tickets should be bought in advance if visitors want to go up to its observation room.

After nearly three years under construction, the Washington Monument will reopen on May 12th. See website for more details.

Tudor Place Historic House & Garden 1644 31st St., NW (202) 965-0400 www.tudorplace.org

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Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave., NW (202) 537-6200 nationalcathedral.org

One of the most beautiful architectural sites in the District, the campus contains a magnificent cathedral, one of the most exclusive private schools in the country, and well maintained landscaping.

Mon-Fri. 10 am-5:30 pm, Sat. 10am-4:30pm, Sun. 8am-5pm.

Metro: Tenleytown-AU; $10 admission.

Union Station

2 West/40 Massachusetts Ave., NE (202) 289-1908 www.unionstationdc.com

Washington D.C.’s largest train station is a hub that connects the capital to the rest of the country via train. It also includes a shopping mall and many restaurants. Open daily. Metro: Union Station; free admission.

White House

1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW (202) 456-2200 www.whitehouse.gov

U.S. Capitol

Capitol Hill (202) 226-8000 www.aoc.gov

The U.S. Capitol is where the House and Senate make our nation’s laws. Tours can be arranged directly through the Capitol Visitor Center using thecapitol.gov. Tours M – Sat. 8:50 am-3:20 pm. Metro: Capitol South; free, tix required.

National Mall 1023 15th St., NW thewall-usa.com

The black granite walls of this memorial have the names of over 58,000 Americans killed in the Vietnam War. There is also a bronze sculpture of soldiers that honors those lost during Vietnam. Open daily. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU; free admission.

This monument honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war effort. Open daily. Metro: Smithsonian; free admission

Explore 180 years of history at this Georgetown National Historic Landmark, the home and 5-acre gardens are an oasis of history and beauty and a window on American heritage.

Tours on the hour: Tues.-Sat., 10-3, Sundays, 12-3. Self-guided garden tours. Metro: Dupont Circle. Admission fee.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Union Station

The White House Visitor Center located at the southeast corner of 15th and E Streets is open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Please contact your senator or representative for details about touring the White House.

Metro: Federal Triangle; McPherson Square.

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YOU NEED TO DELIVER A SECRET MESSAGE. WHICH DO YOU GRAB? B) NICKEL

C) HAT

D) BRIEFCASE

EMBRACE YOUR INNER SPY. VISIT THE SPY MUSEUM IN WASHINGTON, DC. SPYMUSEUM.ORG ANSWER: B) FOR CENTURIES, SPIES HAVE USED HOLLOW COINS TO DELIVER SECRET MESSAGES.

A) BINOCULARS

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WashingtonDC

ADMISSION INCLUDED WITH ALL CLASSIC & DELUXE TOURS

See the Capital from the open-top of our double-decker bus. The elevated position gives you fantastic unobstructed views of iconic landmarks, with over 45 stops and your choice of live or multi-language commentary. It’s the perfect introduction to Washington DC.

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