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Washington - Downtown

Downtown Washington is mainly a commercial and business district. However there are a number of tourist destinations here including the National Aquarium, the Decatur house and St John's Church. In recent years the area has undergone considerable renovation. The district is defined from Constitution Avenue to M Street Northwest between 4th and 7th Streets Northwest.

Must-see attractions nearby:

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Bethune Museum of Archives
Mary McLeod Bethune's life and achievements are highlighted in the five galleries of exhibits that cover her role as educator, activist and her role in African American women's history.

The site was the first headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women, founded by Bethune and her last residence in Washington. It is also a research center and storing facility for documents related to African American women's history.
Address
Bethune Museum of Archives
1318 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20005-3607
United States
Phone 1 (202) 673-2402
Fax 1 (202) 673-2414
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:00Closed
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Transit
Metro: McPherson Square. Bus: 32, 34, 36, 42, X2/4, G4, N2/4/6.
DAR Museum
The DAR museum is devoted to the role of women in American history from 1700 to 1850. The museum of the National Society of the Daughters of the Revolution has 33 period rooms and two galleries including an 18th century tavern and a 19th century kitchen. Many decorative arts are also on display.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:309:309:309:309:309:00Closed
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Tips
Group tours available by booking two weeks in advance.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Transit
Metro: Farragut West. Bus: 30, 32, 34, 36, X2, X4, G4, N2/4/6, 38C
Decatur House
The Decatur House is one of the last residences of its kind in Washington. Built in 1818 for Naval hero Stephen Decatur and later occupied by Gen. Edward Beale, the home has often served as a meeting place for politicians and the influential members of high society.
Address
Decatur House
1610 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
United States
Phone 1 (202) 842-0920
Fax 1 (202) 842-0030
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0012:00
Close15:0015:0015:0015:0015:0015:0016:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips
Donations accepted.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Transit
Metro: Farragut West. Bus: 30, 32, 34, 36, 42, X2, X4, N2/4/6.
Typical Visit
1 hour
Morrison-Clarke Inn
The Morrison-Clarke Inn was created by combining two 1864 Italianate Victorian townhouses. The conversion made this 54 room hotel. In a former life, it served as the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmens Club. The Morrison-Clarke Inn features an elegant interior and the rooms are individually decorated with antiques, lace, chintz, marble fireplaces and polished wood floors.
National Aquarium
The National Aquarium houses more than 1200 species of marine life in over 70 tanks. Highlights include the sharks, piranhas and American alligators. Animal keeper talks and animal feedings occur every day at 2 p.m.
Address
National Aquarium
14th & Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20006-3817
United States
Phone 1 (202) 482-2825
Fax 1 (202) 482-4946
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$ 9.00
Senior over 60$ 8.00
Military discount$ 8.00
Child 3-11$ 3.00
Child 2 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Last admission 4:30.
Facilities
Gift shop
Transit
Metro: Federal Triangle / Bus: 13A, 13B, 13M, 32, 34, 35, 36, 52.
St John's Church
Originally built in a Greek Revival design in 1816, St John's Church has undergone some enhancement over the years. It is sometimes known as the Church of the Presidents because several of them have worshipped here at one time or another.
Address
St John's Church
1525 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
United States
Phone 1 (202) 347-8766
Fax 1 (202) 347-3446
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Transit
Metro: Farragut West. Bus: 30, 32, 34, 36, 42, X2/4, G4, N2/4/6.
Washington Post Company
The Washington Post is a daily newspaper best known for its role in bringing down the Nixon administration through its investigative reporting on Watergate. It was founded in 1877.
Transit
Metro: McPherson Square. Bus: S1/2/3/4 from 16th Street.
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