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National Gallery of Art
(Washington - National Mall)
The National Gallery of Art is one of the best museums in the United States. Housed in a neo-Classical buildings, the collections include American and European paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts.
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Smithsonian Institution (Castle)
(Washington - National Mall)
The Smithsonian Institution is a huge complex consisting of 16 museums. The collections cover a large number of fields and areas of interest. Tourists are advised to start at the Visitor Info and Orientation Theater.
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US Holocaust Memorial Museum
(Washington - National Mall)
US Holocaust Memorial Museum is a comprehensive museum, covering the 1930s, the rise of the Nazis, the period of Nazi power and the atrocities, along with the immediate aftermath of the war.
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United States Capitol
(Washington - Capitol Hill Neighborhood)
One of America's most recognized buildings, the United States Capital, is the seat of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The huge dome, rising some 82m, was based on the dome of St Peter's in Rome.
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Washington Monument
(National Capital Parks-Central)
Washington Monument is a stone obelisk standing 555 ft. It is a beautiful site, particularly at night when it is lit up and mirrored in the reflecting pond. At the top is an observation area, reached via elevator.
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White House (President's Park)
(Washington - White House Area)
The White House was built in 1792 and rebuilt in 1818, and has served as the official residence of the President of the United States since the time of John Adams, 2nd President of the United States.
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Library of Congress
(Washington - Capitol Hill Neighborhood)
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, containing 110 million pieces.
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Phillips Collection
(Washington - Dupont Circle District)
The Phillips Collection, named for collector Duncan Phillips and housed in his former residence, displays 19th and 20th C art and also features temporary exhibits.
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Washington - Lincoln Memorial
(National Capital Parks-Central)
This 6 m / 19 ft marble statue of a sitting, President Lincoln, is set among 36 columns representing each of the states that existed during his time.
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Washington - National Mall
(National Capital Parks-Central)
The National Mall is a strip from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, where visitors will find many of the city's landmark buildings and monuments.
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Washington National Cathedral
(Washington - Upper Northwest Neighborhood)
The Washington National Cathedral was completed in 1990 after over 80 years of building. It is one of the largest cathedrals in the world.
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Anacostia Park
Anacostia Park is a multi use park near the Anacostia River. Hundreds of acres are available for ballfields, picnicking, basketball, tennis, and the Anacostia Park Pavilion has some 3300 sq.ft for special events.
Anacostia Park
National Capital Parks - East
1900 Anacostia Drive SE
Washington, DC 20020
United States
Phone 1 (202) 472-3884
Fax 1 (202) 426-1889
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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Battleground National Cemetery
Battleground National Cemetery was set up after the battle of Fort Stevens in 1864. The entrance to the cemetery is flanked by two Civil War vintage guns. With over 900 casualties, this cemetery was specially created for those who fought and died. Four granite pillars were raised in memory of the four volunteer companies who fought at Fort Stevens.
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Capitol Hill Parks
Many of these parks, managed by the National Capital Parks-East, evolved from the original design in 1790. They are there to provide greenspace within the City of Washington.
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Fort Dupont Park
Fort DuPont Park is one of the largest parks in Washington, there are many seasonal activities available for visitors. The 376 wooded acres feature old roadways, oak, beech, and maple trees. Fort Dupont Park is named for the Civil War earthwork fort located within the park.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
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Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
Mary McLeod Bethune lived in this townhouse until her death, was her last home in Washington, DC. This site is a tribute to her life and the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW).
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
1318 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20005
United States
Phone 1 (202) 673-2402
Fax 1 (202) 673-2414
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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Washington - Black Fashion Museum (Closed)
THIS ATTRACTION IS NOW CLOSED.
The Black Fashion Museum began in New York City in 1979. The museum serves as a repository for antique and recent garments that have been designed, made, and/or worn by people of color. Slave dresses to clothing by distinguished Black people are displayed.
Tours by appointment only.
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Washington - ESPN Zone
ESPN Zone includes several Sports Bars and restaurants, sport arcade games in an entertainment family fun center.
ESPN Zone
555 12th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
United States
Phone 1 (202) 783-3776
Fax 1 (202) 737-7404
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Washington - Embassy Row
Embassy Row, located along Massachusetts Avenue NW between Sheridan Circle and Observatory Circle is home to most of the 170 foreign embassies found in Washington.
Most of this area is also known as the Massachusetts Avenue Historic District in the National Register.
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Washington - Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is the home of the African American abolitionist, diplomat, essayist, and U.S. Marshall. The visitor's center run by the National Park Service features the 17-minute film "Frederick Douglass: Fighter for Freedom".
The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
1411 W Street SE
Washington, DC 20020-4813
United States
Phone 1 (202) 426-5961
Fax 1 (202) 426-0880
Hours
April 16 to October 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 16 to April 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
All values are in United States Dollars
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Washington - Metro
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a wide-reaching subway and bus system called the "Metro." The transportation service covers the District of Colombia, two counties in Maryland and three in Virginia along with the Virginian cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. It is the second largest rail system and the fifth largest bus system in the United States.
The Metrorail system has five lines, 86 stations, and 103 miles of line. The Metrobus service has 12,301 bus stops and 335 routes on 176 lines. Train lines are named for colors: red, yellow, orange, blue and green.
Price increases according to distance.
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Washington - National Museum of Crime & Punishment
The National Museum of Crime & Punishment features historical artifacts typically found in a traditional museum, combined with dynamic interaction. The history of crime and punishment in America, encompassing everything from pirates, Wild West outlaws, serial killers and gangsters to white collar criminals hiding behind computer technology. Along the way, the National Museum of Crime explores crime-fighting and crime-solving techniques as well as the consequences of committing a crime.
Hours
May 21 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 19:00 |
September 1 to May 20
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 19:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 19.95 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 16.95 |
| Military discount | $ 16.95 |
| Child 6-11 | $ 14.95 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
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All values are in United States Dollars
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Washington - Washington Concert Opera
The Washington Concert Opera was founded in 1986 and has performed 35 operas. International works are regularly presented in the piece's original language. A screen with subtitles translates the action on stage.
Washington Concert Opera
1808 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 101
Washington, DC 20009
United States
Phone 1 (202) 364-5826
Fax 1 (202) 364-5836