NATIONAL WWII MEMORIAL:The memorial will honor the 16 million who served in the armed
forces of the U.S. during World War II, the more than 400,000 who died, and the millions who supported the
war effort from home. Symbolic of the defining event of the 20th Century, the memorial will be a monument
to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people to the common defense of the nation and to
the broader causes of peace and freedom from tyranny throughout the world. It will inspire future generations
of Americans, deepening their appreciation of what the World War II generation accomplished in securing freedom
and democracy. Above all, the memorial will stand as an important symbol of American national unity, a timeless
reminder of the moral strength and awesome power that can flow when a free people are at once united and bonded
together in a common and just cause. To Contact us: Write: National World War II Memorial at 2300 Clarendon
Boulevard, Suite 501 Arlington, Virginia 22201 call: 1-800-639-4WW2. e-mail: custsvc@wwiimemorial.com
ARLINGTON
NATIONAL CEMETERY: Open daily October-March from 8am- 7pm. The tomb of
the Unknown Solider, the Amphitheater, the
Custis-Lee Mansion, and the graves of Presidents John F. Kennedy and William
Howard Taft. Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider is every hour on the
hour and ever half hour during the summer months. Telephone: (703) 692-0931.
BOTANICAL GARDENS: The grounds of the Botanic Garden are located on the National Mall across from the U. S. Capitol along First Street, S.W., between Maryland Avenue and C Street. For further information, you may write to the U.S. Botanic Garden, 245 First Street, S.W., Washington, D.C., 20024; or telephone (202) 225-8333. The Conservatory is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING: Located on 14th Street and C Street, N.E., come and see your money being printed. Tours are available Monday through Friday from 9am until 2pm, closed on weekends and all federal holidays. Telephone (202) 874-2187
DC CHILDREN'S MUSEUM: Located at 800 3rd Street, S.W., This is a hands-on museum where children and adults can learn, explore, and have fun. Open daily from 10am until 5pm. Telephone (202) 638-5437
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL: Stretching from Washington 180 miles to Cumberland Maryland, the former waterborne highway has been turned into a National Park. It is open from dawn until dusk and is an excellent diversion for walking, running, biking, and horse back riding. Some areas have been damaged recently by severe flooding and are closed to the public.
CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART: Located at 17th Street and New York Avenue. This is an American Art Museum with a variety of exhibits. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am until 5pm, and Thursday evenings until 9pm. Telephone (202) 638-3211
DUNBARTON OAKS: Located at 1703 32nd Street, N.W. This is the historic site of the negotiations for the creation of the United Nations. The gardens are open daily, from 2pm until 6pm and the museum is open from Tuesday through Sunday from 2pm until 5pm. Both are closed on federal holidays. Admission to the garden: adults-$2, senior citizens-$1, Children under 12 are free. Telephone (202) 338-8278
FORD'S THEATRE AND LINCOLN MUSEUM: Located on 10th Street between E Street and F Street, N.W. Open every day from 9am until 5pm except Christmas or when matinee or a rehearsal scheduled. Telephone: (202) 426-6924
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM: Located at 14th Street and Raoul Wallenberg Place, S.W.(formerly 15th Street). Open daily from 10am until 5:30pm, tickets are free, but can be reserved through ticketmaster. Telephone:(202) 488-0400
JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: Located near the Watergate Complex where tours are conducted daily from 10am and 1pm by the Friends of the Kennedy Center. Visitors should go to the Tour Lounge, Parking Level A. The building closes at midnight. Telephone: (202) 416-8340
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS: Located in three buildings on Capitol Hill: the "Jefferson", "Madison", and "Adams" buildings. Public Tours are scheduled Monday through Saturday at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 (with no 3:30 tours on Saturdays). These free tours are open to individual visitors as well as groups of fewer than 16 participants, and require no reservations or tickets.
MOUNT VERNON (VIRGINIA): The home of George Washington is located just 16 miles from downtown Washington at the end of the George Washington Parkway. This historic setting is open every day including Christmas, April through August from 8am-5pm, March, September, October 9am-5pm, November through February, 9am-4pm. Telephone: (703) 780-2000
NATIONAL AQUARIUM: Located on 14th Street between Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues in the U.S. Department of Commerce Building. Tanks of fish, frogs, alligators, and sharks highlight the exhibits. Open daily from 9am-5pm except Christmas. Admission for adults-$2; Senior citizens and children $.75 cents Telephone: (202) 377-2825
NATIONAL ARCHIVES: Located on 8th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. See the original Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Open daily from 10am-5:30; 10am-9pm during the summer months. Telephone: (202) 501-5000
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART: Located on 4th and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Monday through Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday 11am-6pm. Concerts are held at 7pm on Sundays in the East Garden Court from October-June. Telephone: (202) 737-4215
THE
NATIONAL MALL: The Mall is a large urban green space that is bordered by the
Capitol on the eastern end, Lincoln Memorial on the West, Jefferson Memorial on the South,
and the White House on the North. Along the mall you will find many of the Smithsonian
Museums and several other monuments.
The United States Capitol
Complex is comprised of the Capitol, the House and Senate Office
Buildings, the U.S. Botanic Garden, the Capitol Grounds, the Library of
Congress buildings, the Supreme Court Building, the Capitol Power Plant, and
various support facilities. In addition, work has now begun towards the
construction of a new Capitol Visitor Center, an underground facility to be
located beneath the Capitol's east front plaza.
NATIONAL
BUILDING MUSEUM: 401 F Street, N.W., between 4th and 5th streets.
Wheelchair access at 4th and G streets. Museum Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-4pm,
Sunday noon-4pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Pension
Building hours: Monday through Friday (12:30pm), Saturday and Sunday (12:30pm and
1:30pm). Metro: Judiciary Square - Red line. Telephone: (202) 272-2448.
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JEFFERSON
MEMORIAL: Located at the south bank of the Tidal Basin. The Swan Boathouse
maintains a paddle boat rental during the spring and summer.
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LINCOLN
MEMORIAL: Located west of Potomac Park at the foot of 23rd Street, N.W.
Open 24 hours daily. Telephone: (202) 426-6895
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KOREAN
WAR MEMORIAL: A striking monument to those who fought in the Korean War. This
black marble wall and statuary garden is located near the Lincoln Memorial opposite the
Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
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VIETNAM
VETERANS MEMORIAL: Near the Lincoln Memorial. Henry Bacon Drive and
Constitution Avenue., N.W. Always open. Constructed of black granite to honor all
Americans who served in the Vietnam War. As a special tribute to those who did not return,
the names of the more than 58,000 who gave their lives or still remain missing are
inscribed in the Memorial's walls in chronological order.
- WASHINGTON MONUMENT: On the Mall at 15th Street, N.W. and at the Smithsonian Metro Station. Open daily. April 1-Labor day from 8am to midnight. Mid-September-March 31, 9am- 5pm. Click here to pre-order tickets. Telephone: (202) 426-6839.
OCTAGON HOUSE: 18th Street and New York Avenue, N. W. Located by the Farragut West Metro Stop. Architectural exhibits. Served as James Madison's White House following the destruction of the real White House by the British in 1814. The Treaty of Ghent was signed here, ending the War of 1812. Open Tuesday-Friday from 10am-4pm.; Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4pm. Closed Monday. Telephone: (202) 501-5205
OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA (VIRGINIA): Take I-395 South to U.S. Route 1 in Alexandria. Follow the signs to Old Town. You will find the Old Presbyterian meeting house, Gadsby's Tavern and the Torpedo Factory. In addition, there are boutiques, restaurants, cafes and night clubs.
PENTAGON: Due to the events of September 11, 2001, tours of the Pentagon have been cancelled indefinitely. Telephone: (703) 695-1776
ROCK CREEK PARK: The World's largest urban park. It runs from Rockville, Maryland to the Potomac River near the Lincoln Memorial. The park runs along a small Potomac tributary. The park provides a wonderful place to walk, run, and bike, along with numerous picnic facilities. The park is open dawn until dusk and parts are open exclusively to non-motorized transportation on the weekends.
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION: Free admission. Most museums are located by the Smithsonian Metro Station. The museums are open daily, except Christmas, from 10am to 5:30pm. Extended summer hours are from 10am to 6:30pm for the Museums of American History, Natural History, and Air and Space only.
- Anacostia Neighborhood Museum-1900 Fort Place, S.E.
- Arts and Industries Building-900 Jefferson Drive, S.W.
- Freer Gallery of Art-12th Street and Jefferson Drive, S.W.
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden- 7th Street and Independence Ave., S.W.
- National Air & Space Museum-6th Street and Independence Ave., S.W.
- National Gallery of Art-4th Street and Constitution Ave., N.W.
- National Museum of African Art-950 Independence Ave., S. W.
- National Museum of American Art-8th and G Streets, N.W.
- National Museum of American History-14th Street and Constitution Avenue., N.W.
- National Museum of Natural History-10th Street and Constitution Avenue., N.W.
- National Museum of the American Indiana-4th Street and Independence Ave., S.W.
- National Portrait Gallery-8th and F Streets, N.W.
- National Postal Museum-City Post Office Building, Massachusetts Ave. and North Capitol Street, N.E.
- Renwick Gallery- Pennsylvania Avenue and 17 Street, N.W.
- Sackler Gallery-1050 Independence Avenue, S.W.
- Smithsonian Institute Visitor Information Center (The Castle)- 1000 Jefferson Drive, S.W.
STATE DEPARTMENT: Located at 2201 C Street, N.W., by the Foggy Bottom Metro Station. Tours of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms are conducted Monday-Friday at 9:30am, 10:30am, and 2:45pm. Tours are by reservation only. Telephone: (202) 547-3241
SUPREME
COURT: Located at 1st Street and Maryland Avenue, by the Capitol South Metro
Station, N.E. Open Monday-Friday from 9am to 4:30pm., closed federal holidays. Public
lectures are conducted in the courtroom from 9:30am-3:30pm every hour on the half hour,
except when court is in session. Telephone: (202) 479-3000
U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT: 1400 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Tours conducted on Saturdays at 10am, 10:20am, and 10:40am. Tours are 90 minutes in length. Admission is free. Reservations are required. Telephone (202) 554-5100
THE
UNITED STATES CAPITOL: The Capitol is located at the eastern end of the
mall and flanked by the House and Senate office buildings, easy access to the Capitol is
provided through both the Union Station and Capitol South Metro Stations. Tours are
conducted daily from 9am to 3:45pm beginning in the Rotunda. Closed Christmas, New Year's
Day, and Thanksgiving. Visit Congressman Burton's office for passes to the House of
Representatives and Senate galleries. Children must be at least six years of age to be
admitted in the Senate Gallery. In the House, children under 10 are allowed in the gallery
if accompanied by an adult. Both galleries are open between 9am and 4:30pm, but may open
earlier or close later depending on when the House and Senate are in session. Telephone:
(202) 225-2276
THE UNITED STATES NAVAL OBSERVATORY: 34th Street and Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Tours are available Monday evenings at 8:30pm weather permitting. Telephone: (202) 653-1507
WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL: Massachusetts Avenue & Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. Tours run continuously Monday-Saturday from 10am to 3:15pm and on Sundays at 7:30am, noon, and 4pm. Sunday services at 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am, and 4pm. Telephone: (202) 537-6200
THE
WHITE HOUSE:
Online Holiday Tour of the
White House.
The
White House is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue . Tours are now only
available through Congressional offices. There is very limited
availability of the tickets, so please contact Congressman Burton's office
at least 4 months in advance. Telephone: (202) 225-2276.
WOLF TRAP FARM PARK FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: Located on Route 7 near Vienna, Virginia. The Nation's first National Park for the performing arts offers ballet, opera, the symphony, pop, rock, folk, and jazz. Summer concerts are given in the indoor/outdoor Filene Center. Winter concerts are held inside "The Barn". Telephone: (703) 255-1800 or 225-1900
THE NATIONAL ZOO: Located at 3000 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. and accessible by the Woodley Park Metro Stop. Grounds are open daily from 8am to 6pm from October 16 to April 14 and from 8am to 8pm from April 15 to October 15. Buildings are open from 9am to 4:30pm during the winter months and from 9am to 6pm during the summer months. Phone: (202) 673-4800 or 673-4717
A Short Drive From Washington, D.C.
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ANNAPOLIS
(MARYLAND): The capital of Maryland and the oldest seat of government in the
United States. This quaint town offers numerous small shops and restaurants. Annapolis
also is the home of the Naval Academy.
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ANTIETAM
NATIONAL MILITARY PARK: Sight of the Bloodiest Day in American History. The
Antietam Battlefield provides self-guided tours and guided tours by the National Park
Service. It is open from dawn to dusk 365 days a year.
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FORT
McHENRY
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FREDRICKSBURG & SPOTSYLVANIA NATIONAL
MILITARY PARK
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GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK
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HARPERS FERRY
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MANASSAS NATIONAL MILITARY PARK
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PETERSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK
- SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK
Resources to
Help You Get Around Our Nation's Capitol
D.C. COMMITTEE TO PROMOTE WASHINGTON: 1212
New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 200. For detailed information on visitor services, tours, and
hotels. Telephone: (202) 724-4091
METRO TRANSIT: The subway and transit bus system for Washington, D.C. and its surrounding areas. The subway service is limited and expensive relative to New York City. Fare cards can be purchased at each station and with prices based on distance traveled.
TOURMOBILE SERVICE: The National Park Service operates guided tourmobiles that travel from Capitol Hill to Arlington National Cemetery and points in between with unlimited reboarding privileges the day of the ticket purchases. The tourmobile runs from 9:30am to 4:30pm daily. Call for more information and rates. Telephone (202) 554-5100
WASHINGTON VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER (Tourist Center): Located at 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. Open from 9am-5pm Monday through Saturday for general information. Telephone: (202) 789-7038
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