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African American Civil War Memorial
Washington, DC 20009
Editor Notes:
African American Civil War Memorial is at the corner of Vermont Ave., 10th St. and U St. N.W. It is a tribute to African Ame
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Memorials; Statues
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African American Civil War Museum
Washington, DC 20001
Editor Notes:
African American Civil War Museum is in the Grimke Building at 1925 Vermont Ave. N.W., next to the African American Civil Wa
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Exhibits & Collections-Civil War; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Exhibits & Collections-Weapons; Historic Documents, Manuscripts & Rare Books; Museums
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The Albert Einstein Memorial
Washington, DC 20418
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The Albert Einstein Memorial is at 2101 Constitution Ave. N.W., at the s.w. corner of the National Academy of Sciences, in a
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Memorials; Statues
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Alexandria Archaeology Museum
Alexandria, VA 22314
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Alexandria Archaeology Museum is on the third floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center at 105 N. Union St. This museum displa
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Museums
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Alexandria Black History Museum
Alexandria, VA 22314
Editor Notes:
Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St., interprets the contributions of African Americans to Alexandria's history an
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Museums
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Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA 22314
Editor Notes:
Alexandria Colonial Tours departs from the Alexandria Visitors Center, 221 King St. Spooky legends, hauntings and folklore a
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Sightseeing Tours; Walking Tours
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Anacostia Community Museum
Washington, DC 20020
Editor Notes:
Anacostia Community Museum is at 1901 Fort Pl. S.E. in Fort Stanton Park, approximately 5 mi. from the National Mall. Part o
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Exhibits & Collections-General; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Museums
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Anderson House—The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati
Washington, DC 20008
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Anderson House—The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati is at 2118 Massachusetts Ave. N.W. This hi
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic Buildings & Houses
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Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Arlington, VA 22211
Editor Notes:
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, off Sherman Dr. near the center of Arlington National Cemetery, is where young
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Historic Buildings & Houses; Memorials; Museums; Views
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Art Museum of the Americas
Washington, DC 20006
Editor Notes:
Art Museum of the Americas is at 201 18th St. N.W., directly behind the Organization of American States Building. It houses
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Art Galleries & Museums; Exhibits & Collections-Art; Museums
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Arts and Industries Building
Washington, DC 20560
Editor Notes:
Arts and Industries Building is next to the Smithsonian Institution Building (the Castle) at 900 Jefferson Dr. S.W. The seco
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Museums
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The Barns at Wolf Trap
Vienna, VA 22182
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The Barns at Wolf Trap is .25 mi. s. of Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts at 1635 Trap Rd. This 382-seat facil
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Music Halls & Opera Houses; Theaters-Buildings
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Bartholdi Park
Washington, DC 20001
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Bartholdi Park is directly across Independence Ave. S.W. from the United States Botanic Garden conservatory. The park was re
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Fountains; Gardens
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Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Washington, DC 20017
Editor Notes:
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is at 400 Michigan Ave. N.E. (at 4th St. N.E.). The largest Cat
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Carillons; Churches, Cathedrals & Basilicas; Churches-Shrines; Exhibits & Collections-Religious Items; Murals & Mosaics
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Beall-Dawson House
Rockville, MD 20850
Editor Notes:
Beall-Dawson House is at 103 W. Montgomery Ave. in Beall-Dawson Historical Park. This restored 1815 house is furnished in pe
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Antiques; Historic Buildings & Houses
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Belair Mansion
Bowie, MD 20715
Editor Notes:
Belair Mansion is off US 50 exit 11, 1.2 mi. n. on SR 197, then .5 mi. e. to 12207 Tulip Grove Dr. This 1745 Georgian-style
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Antiques; Historic Buildings & Houses
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Belair Stable Museum
Bowie, MD 20715
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Belair Stable Museum is off US 50 exit 11, 1.2 mi. n. on SR 197, then .6 mi. e. to 2835 Belair Dr., just e. of Belair Mansio
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Antiques; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Exhibits & Collections-Sports; Historic Buildings & Houses; Horse Farms & Riding Stables; Museums
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Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument
Washington, DC 20002
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Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument is at 144 Constitution Ave. at 2nd St. N.E.; the entrance is on 2nd St. It h
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Antiques; Historic Buildings & Houses; Monuments, National; State; Museums
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Bike and Roll Alexandria
Alexandria, VA 22314
Recreation-Summer Activities
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Bowie Railroad Museum & Old Town Welcome Center
Bowie, MD 20715
Editor Notes:
Bowie Railroad Museum & Old Town Welcome Center is off US 50 exit 11, 3.1 mi. n. on SR 197, .8 mi. w. on 11th St., then just
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Children's Attractions; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Museums; Railroads-Locomotives & Cars
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington, DC 20228
Editor Notes:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing is s. of the Washington Monument grounds at 301 14th St. S.W. (at C St. S.W.). This is wher
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Exhibits & Collections-Coins; Exhibits & Collections-General; Industrial Tours; Visitor Centers
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Capital Segway
Washington, DC 20005
Editor Notes:
Capital Segway tours depart from 818 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Two-hour tours allow visitors to see downtown and the National Ma
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Sightseeing Tours
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The Capital Wheel
National Harbor, MD 20745
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The Capital Wheel, 165 Waterfront St., takes passengers on a 12- to 15-minute ride above the Potomac River where you can see
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Views
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Carlyle House Historic Park
Alexandria, VA 22314
Editor Notes:
Carlyle House Historic Park is at 121 N. Fairfax St. Built in 1753, this stone Georgian mansion was the grandest in the new
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Antiques; Gardens; Historic Buildings & Houses
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Casanel Vineyards & Winery
Leesburg, VA 20175
Editor Notes:
Casanel Vineyards & Winery is at 17956 Canby Rd. Guided tours are available. Pet friendly (call for
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Wineries
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Center for Education and Leadership
Washington, DC 20004
Editor Notes:
Center for Education and Leadership is at 514 10th St. N.W. across from Ford's Theatre, adjoining the Petersen House. Two fl
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Exhibits & Collections-Civil War; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Museums
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Charles E. Smith Center
Washington, DC 20037
Sports Arenas & Stadiums
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Chinatown Friendship Archway
Washington, DC 20001
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Chinatown Friendship Archway arches over H St. at 7th St. N.W. It marks the ceremonial entrance to D.C.'s tiny Chinatown nei
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Monuments, General
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Christ Church
Alexandria, VA 22314
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Christ Church (Anglican) is at 118 N. Washington St. near Columbus and Cameron sts. Built 1767-73, this Georgian-style brick
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Churches, Cathedrals & Basilicas; Historic Buildings & Houses
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City Segway Tours—Washington D.C.
Washington, DC 20037
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City Segway Tours—Washington D.C. depart from 502 23rd St. N.W. (near E Street) in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood. On the Nat
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Sightseeing Tours
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Civil War Unknown Monument
Arlington, VA 22211
Editor Notes:
Civil War Unknown Monument is w. of Arlington House off Sherman Dr. in Arlington National Cemetery. The stone and masonry bu
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Graves & Tombs; Memorials
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Clara Barton National Historic Site
Glen Echo, MD 20812
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Clara Barton National Historic Site, 5801 Oxford Rd., was the home of the founder and first president of the American Red Cr
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic Buildings & Houses; Historic Sites
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C&O Canal Boat Trips
Potomac, MD 20854
Editor Notes:
C&O Canal Boat Trips depart from the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center in Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
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Canals; Sightseeing Tours-Boats
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College Park Aviation Museum
College Park, MD 20740
Editor Notes:
College Park Aviation Museum is off I-95/495 exit 23 (Kenilworth Avenue), 1.6 mi. s. on US 1, 1 mi. e. on Paint Branch Pkwy.
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Exhibits & Collections-Aviation; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Museums
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Colvin Run Mill Historic Site
Great Falls, VA 22066
Editor Notes:
Colvin Run Mill Historic Site is on SR 7 at Colvin Run Rd., 7 mi. w. of I-495 (Capital Beltway) exit 47A. The restored 19th-
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic Buildings & Houses; Historic Sites; Mills
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Confederate Memorial
Arlington, VA 22211
Editor Notes:
Confederate Memorial, on the w. side of Arlington National Cemetery off McPherson Dr., was erected by the United Daughters o
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Memorials
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Congressional Cemetery
Washington, DC 20003
Editor Notes:
Congressional Cemetery is at 1801 E St. S.E. A number of famous figures are buried here, including celebrated photographer M
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Cemeteries
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Constitution Gardens
Washington, DC 20006
Editor Notes:
Constitution Gardens is just off Constitution Ave. between 17th and 21st sts. N.W. The tree-shaded grounds are crisscrossed
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Gardens; Lakes, Ponds & Reservoirs; Parks, City; State; Provincial; Views
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DAR Museum
Washington, DC 20006
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DAR Museum is at 1776 D St. N.W. Maintained by the Daughters of the American Revolution, it has 31 period rooms displaying f
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Genealogical Information; Libraries, Archives; Museums
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Darnall's Chance
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Editor Notes:
Darnall's Chance, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr., showcases mid-18th century Prince George's County history, especially the l
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Antiques; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic Buildings & Houses; Museums
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DC After Dark Tour
Washington, DC 20002
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DC After Dark Tour (Tour L) departs from the Gray Line Terminal, on the bus level of the parking garage at Union Station, 50
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Sightseeing Tours-Bus & Trolley
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DC By Foot
Washington, DC 20009
Editor Notes:
DC By Foot tours depart from the s.w. corner of Constitution Ave. and 15th St. N.W. The National Mall Tour passes the Washin
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Sightseeing Tours
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DC In a Day Tour
Washington, DC 20002
Editor Notes:
DC In a Day Tour (Tour DC) departs from the Gray Line Terminal, on the bus level of the parking garage at Union Station, 50
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Sightseeing Tours-Bus & Trolley
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DC Metro Food Tours
Washington, DC 20003
Editor Notes:
DC Metro Food Tours depart from various locations based on which tour you select (the nearest Metro stop will therefore vary
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Sightseeing Tours
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Department of State
Washington, DC 20520
Editor Notes:
Department of State is at 2201 C St. N.W. Part of the Executive Branch of the federal government, the agency is responsible
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Antiques; Buildings, Office
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Department of the Interior Museum
Washington, DC 20240
Editor Notes:
Department of the Interior Museum, 1849 C St. N.W., is in the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building, which c
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Murals & Mosaics; Museums
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Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Editor Notes:
Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center is at George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy. Visit
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic Documents, Manuscripts & Rare Books; Museums
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Drug Enforcement Administration Museum & Visitors Center
Arlington, VA 22202
Editor Notes:
Drug Enforcement Administration Museum & Visitors Center is on the ground floor of an office building at 700 Army Navy Dr. T
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Exhibits & Collections-General; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Exhibits & Collections-Vehicles; Museums; Visitor Centers
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Dumbarton House
Washington, DC 20007
Editor Notes:
Dumbarton House is in Georgetown at 2715 Q St. N.W. This Federal-period house, built about 1800, was the home of Joseph Nour
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Antiques; Exhibits & Collections-Art; Historic Buildings & Houses; Historic Documents, Manuscripts & Rare Books
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Dumbarton Oaks
Washington, DC 20007
Editor Notes:
Dumbarton Oaks museum entrance is at 1703 32nd St. N.W., between R and S sts.; the garden entrance is at 31st and R sts. In
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Gardens; Historic Buildings & Houses; Museums
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Washington, DC 20202
Editor Notes:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial is located at 540 Independence Ave. S.W. between 4th St. S.W. and 6th St. S.W. This memorial c
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Memorials
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Eastern Market
Washington, DC 20003
Editor Notes:
Eastern Market is on Capitol Hill at 7th St. and North Carolina Ave. S.E. (M: Eastern Market). This D.C. institution first o
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Arts & Crafts; Markets
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The Ellipse
Washington, DC 20500
Editor Notes:
The Ellipse, part of President's Park, is just s. of the White House and runs along Constitution Ave. N.W. between 15th and
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Parks, City; State; Provincial; Visitor Centers
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Enid A. Haupt Garden
Washington, DC 20560
Editor Notes:
Enid A. Haupt Garden is at 1000 Independence Ave. S.W., adjacent to the Smithsonian Institution Building (the Castle). It is
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Gardens
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Fabbioli Cellars
Leesburg, VA 20176
Editor Notes:
Fabbioli Cellars is at 15669 Limestone School Rd. Guided tours are
Wineries
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Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
Fairfax, VA 22030
Editor Notes:
Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center is at 10209 Main St. Housed in the 1873 Historic Fairfax Elementary School, the first two-
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic Buildings & Houses; Museums; School Buildings; Visitor Centers
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The Falls Church
Falls Church, VA 22046
Editor Notes:
The Falls Church (Episcopal) is near jct. US 29 (Lee Hwy.) and SR 7 (Broad St.) at 115 E. Fairfax St. Founded in 1732, the f
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Churches, Cathedrals & Basilicas; Historic Buildings & Houses
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Folger Shakespeare Library
Washington, DC 20003
Editor Notes:
Folger Shakespeare Library is at 201 E. Capitol St. S.E. at 2nd St. S.E., just e. of the Library of Congress. This rectangul
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic Documents, Manuscripts & Rare Books; Libraries, Archives
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Ford Orientation Center
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Editor Notes:
Ford Orientation Center is at George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy. “We Fight to be Free,” a 20-
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical
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Ford's Theatre Museum
Washington, DC 20004
Editor Notes:
Ford's Theatre Museum is in the basement of Ford's Theatre at 511 10th St. N.W. Exhibits pertain to various aspects of Linco
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Exhibits & Collections-Civil War; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Museums
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Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
Washington, DC 20004
Editor Notes:
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site is at 511 10th St. N.W. It was here that John Wilkes Booth fatally shot Abraham Lincol
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Historic Buildings & Houses; Historic Sites; Theaters-Buildings; Theaters-Plays, Dramas & Musicals
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Fort Bunker Hill Park
Washington, DC 20017
Recreation-Summer Activities
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Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site
Alexandria, VA 22304
Editor Notes:
Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site is at 4301 W. Braddock Rd., just e. of I-395 between King St. and Seminary Rd. Fort Ward
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Exhibits & Collections-Civil War; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Forts & Military Installations; Historic Sites; Museums; Parks, City; State; Provincial
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Fort Washington Park
Fort Washington, MD 20744
Editor Notes:
Fort Washington Park is at 13551 Fort Washington Rd. This imposing 1824 masonry structure overlooking the Potomac River can
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Forts & Military Installations; Historic Sites; Parks, City; State; Provincial; Views; Visitor Centers
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Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America
Washington, DC 20017
Editor Notes:
Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is at 1400 Quincy St. N.E. (at 14th St. N.E.). Officially the Mount St. Sep
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Churches-Shrines; Convents, Monasteries & Abbeys; Exhibits & Collections-Religious Items; Gardens
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Washington, DC 20242
Editor Notes:
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is in West Potomac Park along the Tidal Basin between the Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jef
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Memorials; Self-guiding Tours
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House
Alexandria, VA 22309
Editor Notes:
Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House is on the grounds of Woodlawn, 9000 Richmond Hwy. (US 1). Commissioned in 1939 by Lo
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Historic Buildings & Houses
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Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Washington, DC 20020
Editor Notes:
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (Cedar Hill) is at 1411 W St. S.E. Perched high on a hill, it was the final home o
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic Buildings & Houses; Visitor Centers
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Freer/Sackler: The Smithsonian's Museums of Asian Art
Washington, DC 20560
Editor Notes:
Freer/Sackler: The Smithsonian's Museums of Asian Art are on the National Mall; the Freer is at Jefferson Dr. and 12th St. S
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Art Galleries & Museums
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Friendship Firehouse Museum
Alexandria, VA 22314
Editor Notes:
Friendship Firehouse Museum is at 107 S. Alfred St. between King and Prince sts. Established in 1774, this firehouse served
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic Buildings & Houses; Museums
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Frying Pan Farm Park
Herndon, VA 20171
Editor Notes:
Frying Pan Farm Park is at 2709 West Ox Rd. Rural community history is preserved at this 130-acre park, which contains histo
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Farms; Historic Buildings & Houses; Nature Trails; Parks, City; State; Provincial; Visitor Centers
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Gadsby's Tavern Museum
Alexandria, VA 22314
Editor Notes:
Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., comprises the original Georgian tavern, built about 1785, and the 1792 City Hotel.
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Historic Buildings & Houses; Museums
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The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Alexandria, VA 22301
Editor Notes:
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial surmounts Shuter's Hill at the w. end of King St. The 333-foot-tall landmark
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Buildings, Masonic; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Libraries, Archives; Memorials; Monuments, National; State; Museums; Views
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George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Editor Notes:
George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill is at 5514 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., in a small park 3.1 mi. w. of George Washi
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Historic Buildings & Houses; Mills
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Editor Notes:
George Washington's Mount Vernon is at the s. end of George Washington Memorial Pkwy., overlooking the Potomac River at 3200
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Antiques; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Farms; Gardens; Historic Buildings & Houses
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Glen Echo Park
Glen Echo, MD 20812
Editor Notes:
Glen Echo Park is at 7300 MacArthur Blvd. More than 1,000 arts classes are offered to the public each year, and an artists-i
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Art Galleries & Museums; Carousels; Children's Attractions; Exhibits & Collections-Art; Parks, City; State; Provincial; Theaters-Plays, Dramas & Musicals
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The Grave of President John F. Kennedy
Arlington, VA 22211
Editor Notes:
The Grave of President John F. Kennedy is on the slope below Arlington House in Arlington National Cemetery. The site is mar
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Graves & Tombs
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Gray Line of Washington DC
Washington, DC 20002
Editor Notes:
Gray Line of Washington DC tours depart from the Gray Line Terminal, on the bus level of the parking garage at Union Station
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Sightseeing Tours-Bus & Trolley
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Great Falls Tavern and Museum
Potomac, MD 20854
Editor Notes:
Great Falls Tavern and Museum is 3 mi. s. on Falls Rd., then w. on MacArthur Blvd., following signs to 11710 MacArthur Blvd.
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic Buildings & Houses; Museums
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Gunston Hall
Lorton, VA 22079
Editor Notes:
Gunston Hall, s. off US 1 via SR 242 to 10709 Gunston Rd., is the historic plantation of George Mason, author of the Virgini
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Antiques; Gardens; Historic Buildings & Houses; Nature Trails
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Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens
Washington, DC 20008
Editor Notes:
Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens is at 4155 Linnean Ave. N.W. This 1926 Georgian-style mansion, former home of Post cereal h
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Exhibits & Collections-Art; Gardens; Historic Buildings & Houses; Museums
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Washington, DC 20560
Editor Notes:
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is on the National Mall at 700 Independence Ave. S.W. and 7th St. S.W. The Smithsonian
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Art Galleries & Museums; Exhibits & Collections-Art; Gardens; Museums; Statues
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Historic Blenheim and the Civil War Interpretive Center
Fairfax, VA 22030
Editor Notes:
Historic Blenheim and the Civil War Interpretive Center is at 3610 Old Lee Hwy. The centerpiece of the 12-acre grounds is Hi
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Exhibits & Collections-Civil War; Historic Buildings & Houses; Historic Sites; Museums
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The House of the Temple, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
Washington, DC 20009
Editor Notes:
The House of the Temple, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is at 1733 16th St. N.W. This building, modeled after the tomb of Maus
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Buildings, Masonic; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Libraries, Archives; Museums
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Huntley Meadows Park
Alexandria, VA 22306
Parks, City; State; Provincial
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International Spy Museum
Washington, DC 20024
Editor Notes:
International Spy Museum is at 700 L'Enfant Plaza S.W. It houses devices related to the history and practice of espionage. I
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Exhibits & Collections-General; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Museums
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The Islamic Center
Washington, DC 20008
Editor Notes:
The Islamic Center is at 2551 Massachusetts Ave. N.W. This facility for Muslim worship, education and culture contains a lib
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Cultural Centers & Civic Centers; Libraries, Archives
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James Madison Memorial Building
Washington, DC 20540
Editor Notes:
James Madison Memorial Building, at 101 Independence Ave. S.E. across from the Thomas Jefferson Building, is one of three bu
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Libraries, Archives
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Jane C. Sween Library
Rockville, MD 20850
Editor Notes:
Jane C. Sween Library is at 42 W. Middle Ln. in Beall-Dawson Historical Park. This library has a collection of books, maps,
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Genealogical Information; Historic Documents, Manuscripts & Rare Books; Libraries, Archives
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John Adams Building
Washington, DC 20540
Editor Notes:
John Adams Building, e. of the Thomas Jefferson Building on 2nd St. S.E. at Independence Ave. S.E., is one of three building
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Libraries, Archives
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Washington, DC 20566
Editor Notes:
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is at 2700 F Street N.W. at Rock Creek Pkwy. and New Hampshire Ave. N.W.,
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Cultural Centers & Civic Centers; Exhibits & Collections-Art; Music Halls & Opera Houses; Theaters-Buildings
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Joint Base Myer—Henderson Hall
Arlington, VA 22211
Editor Notes:
Joint Base Myer—Henderson Hall is next to Arlington National Cemetery, off I-395 exit 8A (Washington Blvd.), following signs
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Forts & Military Installations
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Kahlil Gibran Memorial Garden
Washington, DC 20008
Editor Notes:
Kahlil Gibran Memorial Garden is at 3100 Massachusetts Ave. N.W. between 30th and 34th sts., adjacent to Rock Creek Park and
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Gardens; Memorials
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Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Washington, DC 20019
Editor Notes:
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is w. of I-295 (Kenilworth Ave.) at 1500 Anacostia Dr. N.E., between Quarles and Douglas sts. Thi
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Boardwalks; Gardens; Visitor Centers
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Korean War Veterans Memorial
Washington, DC 20024
Editor Notes:
Korean War Veterans Memorial is near the Lincoln Memorial between the Reflecting Pool and Independence Ave. It was erected i
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Memorials; Self-guiding Tours; Statues
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The Kreeger Museum
Washington, DC 20007
Editor Notes:
The Kreeger Museum is at 2401 Foxhall Rd. N.W. Designed by Philip Johnson, this impressive postmodern structure was once the
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Art Galleries & Museums; Exhibits & Collections-Art
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Lafayette Park
Washington, DC 20006
Editor Notes:
Lafayette Park, across Pennsylvania Ave. from the White House between 15th and 17th sts. N.W., is part of President's Park.
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Parks, City; State; Provincial; Streets, Plazas, Squares, City Areas
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Lee-Fendall House Museum and Garden
Alexandria, VA 22314
Editor Notes:
Lee-Fendall House Museum and Garden, 614 Oronoco St., was built in 1785 by Philip Richard Fendall, an Alexandria civic leade
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Antiques; Gardens; Historic Buildings & Houses; Museums
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Leesburg Animal Park
Leesburg, VA 20175
Editor Notes:
Leesburg Animal Park is at 19270 James Monroe Hwy. It is home to a variety of animals, including parrots and lemurs. Childre
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Children's Attractions; Zoological Parks & Exhibits; Zoological Parks & Exhibits-Children's Zoos
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The L'Enfant Monument
Arlington, VA 22211
Editor Notes:
The L'Enfant Monument is in front of Arlington House in Arlington National Cemetery. Consisting of four white marble slabs,
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Graves & Tombs; Monuments, General
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Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20540
Editor Notes:
Library of Congress is across from the United States Capitol at Independence Ave. and 1st St. S.E. All told, the collections
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic Documents, Manuscripts & Rare Books; Libraries, Archives; Self-guiding Tours
109
Lincoln Memorial
Washington, DC 20024
Editor Notes:
Lincoln Memorial is off 23rd St. N.W. between Constitution Avenue N.W. and Independence Avenue S.W., aligned with the United
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Memorials; Murals & Mosaics; Self-guiding Tours; Statues
110
Lincoln Park
Washington, DC 20002
Editor Notes:
Lincoln Park is on E. Capitol St. between 11th and 13th sts. N.E. Part of Pierre L'Enfant's original 1791 plan, this is the
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Parks, City; State; Provincial; Statues
111
Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum
Sterling, VA 20164
Editor Notes:
Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum is 2 mi. n. on SR 28, 1 mi. e. on Church Rd., then .4 mi. n. on Cascades Pkwy. Some 300 years o
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Farms; Museums
112
Loudoun Museum
Leesburg, VA 20175
Editor Notes:
Loudoun Museum is at 16 Loudoun St. S.W. It offers visitors a look into Loudoun County's past through displays of memorabili
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Museums; Sightseeing Tours; Walking Tours
114
The Lyceum
Alexandria, VA 22314
Editor Notes:
The Lyceum is at 201 S. Washington St. This museum of Alexandria's history presents changing exhibits, lectures, concerts an
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Cultural Centers & Civic Centers; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Museums
115
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove
Arlington, VA 22202
Editor Notes:
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove is s. of Memorial Bridge along George Washington Memorial Pkwy. in Lady Bird Johnson Pa
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Memorials; Monuments, National; State; Nature Trails; Parks, City; State; Provincial
116
The Manassas Museum
Manassas, VA 20110
Editor Notes:
The Manassas Museum is at 9101 Prince William St. The museum depicts the history and culture of Manassas and the northern Vi
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Exhibits & Collections-Dolls & Toys; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Exhibits & Collections-Weapons; Museums
117
Marine Corps War Memorial
Arlington, VA 22211
Editor Notes:
Marine Corps War Memorial stands on a promontory off N. Meade St., adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery. The memorial, co
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Memorials; Statues
118
The Marshall House
Leesburg, VA 20176
Editor Notes:
The Marshall House, 312 E. Market St., is the former residence of U.S. military leader, statesman and Nobel laureate George
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Historic Buildings & Houses
119
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Washington, DC 20024
Editor Notes:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is on the Tidal Basin at W. Basin Dr. and Independence Ave. S.W., in West Potomac Park. Ded
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Memorials; Monuments, National; State; Self-guiding Tours
120
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
Washington, DC 20005
Editor Notes:
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site is at 1318 Vermont Ave. N.W. This Victorian town house was the form
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic Buildings & Houses; Historic Sites
122
Mast of the Battleship USS Maine
Arlington, VA 22211
Editor Notes:
Mast of the Battleship USS Maine is bordered on two sides by Sigsbee Dr. in Arlington National Cemetery. The battleship was
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Graves & Tombs; Memorials
123
Memorial Amphitheater
Arlington, VA 22211
Editor Notes:
Memorial Amphitheater, just w. of jct. Memorial and Wilson drs. in Arlington National Cemetery, is an elliptical white marbl
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Amphitheaters; Memorials
124
Memorial to the Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Washington, DC 20245
Editor Notes:
Memorial to the Signers of the Declaration of Independence is within Constitution Gardens on a small island in Constitution
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Memorials
126
Montpelier Mansion and Arts Center
Laurel, MD 20708
Editor Notes:
Montpelier Mansion and Arts Center is w. off Gladys Spellman (Baltimore-Washington) Pkwy. (I-295) Laurel-Bowie Rd. exit (SR
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Art Galleries & Museums; Arts & Crafts; Cultural Centers & Civic Centers; Exhibits & Collections-Art
127
Morven Park
Leesburg, VA 20176
Editor Notes:
Morven Park is w. on SR 7 Bus. Rte., then n. on Morven Park Rd. and w. on Old Waterford Rd. The gardens of this 1,000-acre e
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Gardens; Historic Buildings & Houses; Parks, City; State; Provincial
128
Mount Vernon Sightseeing Cruises on the Potomac River
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Editor Notes:
Mount Vernon Sightseeing Cruises on the Potomac River is at George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy
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Sightseeing Tours-Boats
129
Museum of the Bible
Washington, DC 20024
Editor Notes:
Museum of the Bible is at 400 4th St. S.W. Costumed storytellers, hands-on exhibits and galleries full of art and historical
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Exhibits & Collections-Religious Items; Libraries, Archives; Museums
130
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Visitor Center
Greenbelt, MD 20771
Editor Notes:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Visitor Center is off I-95/495 exit 22A, 2.1 mi. e. on SR 193 (Greenbelt Rd.), then .2 mi.
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Exhibits & Collections-Science; Museums; Visitor Centers
131
National Air and Space Museum
Washington, DC 20560
Editor Notes:
National Air and Space Museum is on the National Mall at 6th St. and Independence Ave. S.W. One of the world's most popular
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Exhibits & Collections-Aviation; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Exhibits & Collections-Science; Museums
132
National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Chantilly, VA 20151
Editor Notes:
National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center is at 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy., near Washington Dulles I
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Exhibits & Collections-Aviation; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Museums; Theaters-IMAX & OMNIMAX
133
National Archives Museum
Washington, DC 20408
Editor Notes:
National Archives Museum galleries and theater are accessed via the entrance on Constitution Ave. at 9th St. N.W. The Nation
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic Documents, Manuscripts & Rare Books; Libraries, Archives
134
National Building Museum
Washington, DC 20001
Editor Notes:
National Building Museum is at 401 F St. N.W. between 4th and 5th sts. N.W. Housed in a massive historic brick building, its
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Museums; Sightseeing Tours-Architectural
135
National Capital Radio & Television Museum
Bowie, MD 20716
Editor Notes:
National Capital Radio & Television Museum is 1.3 mi. s. of US 50 on SR 197, then 1.5 mi. w. to jct. Mitchellville and Mt. O
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Museums
136
National Capital Trolley Museum
Colesville, MD 20905
Editor Notes:
National Capital Trolley Museum is 1.4 mi. n. on SR 650 (New Hampshire Ave.), then 1.7 mi. w. to 1313 Bonifant Rd. Permanent
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Exhibits & Collections-Vehicles; Museums
137
National City Christian Church
Washington, DC 20005
Editor Notes:
National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Cir. at Massachusetts Ave. and 14th St. N.W., is the national cathedral of the Chri
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Churches, Cathedrals & Basilicas
138
National Firearms Museum
Fairfax, VA 22030
Editor Notes:
National Firearms Museum is off I-66 exit 57A, .5 mi. e. on US 50, then .3 mi. n. to 11250 Waples Mill Rd., on the main floo
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Exhibits & Collections-Weapons; Museums
139
National Gallery of Art
Washington, DC 20565
Editor Notes:
National Gallery of Art is housed in two buildings along Constitution Ave. between 3rd and 7th sts. N.W. The West Building,
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Art Galleries & Museums; Exhibits & Collections-Art
140
The National Geographic Museum
Washington, DC 20036
Editor Notes:
The National Geographic Museum is at 1145 17th St. N.W. (at M St. N.W.). It features rotating interactive exhibits about cul
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Exhibits & Collections-Science; Museums
141
National Guard Memorial Museum
Washington, DC 20001
Editor Notes:
National Guard Memorial Museum is at One Massachusetts Ave. N.W. at jct. N. Capitol St. N.W. It traces the history of the mi
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Exhibits & Collections-Wars; Exhibits & Collections-Weapons; Museums
142
National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum
Alexandria, VA 22314
Editor Notes:
National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum is at the United States Patent and Trademark Office in the Madison Building at 600 Du
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Halls of Fame; Museums
143
National Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II
Washington, DC 20006
Editor Notes:
National Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II, jct. Louisiana and New Jersey aves. and D St. N.W., p
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Memorials
144
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Washington, DC 20004
Editor Notes:
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is at Judiciary Square between E and F sts. and 4th and 5th sts. N.W.; a visitor
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Exhibits & Collections-General; Gardens; Memorials; Statues; Visitor Centers
145
National Library of Medicine
Bethesda, MD 20894
Editor Notes:
National Library of Medicine is at 8600 Rockville Pike; visitors must stop at the Gateway Center to present identification,
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Libraries, Archives; Visitor Centers
146
National Mall
Washington, DC 20565
Editor Notes:
National Mall extends from 3rd to 23rd sts. N.W. between Constitution and Independence aves. It was originally envisioned as
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Parks, National; Streets, Plazas, Squares, City Areas
147
National Museum of African American History & Culture
Washington, DC 20004
Editor Notes:
National Museum of African American History & Culture is at 1400 Constitution Ave. N.W., bounded by Madison Dr., Constitutio
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Museums
148
National Museum of African Art
Washington, DC 20560
Editor Notes:
National Museum of African Art, 950 Independence Ave. S.W., is entered from a pavilion in the Enid A. Haupt Garden on the s.
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Art Galleries & Museums; Exhibits & Collections-Art; Museums
149
National Museum of American History
Washington, DC 20560
Editor Notes:
National Museum of American History is on Constitution Ave. between 12th and 14th sts. N.W. It presents the cultural, social
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic Documents, Manuscripts & Rare Books; Museums
150
National Museum of American Jewish Military History
Washington, DC 20009
Editor Notes:
National Museum of American Jewish Military History is at 1811 R St. N.W. Exhibits include flags, firearms and photographs d
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Exhibits & Collections-Wars; Museums
151
National Museum of Health and Medicine
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Editor Notes:
National Museum of Health and Medicine is at 2500 Linden Ln. The facility was established during the Civil War as a center f
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Exhibits & Collections-Science; Museums
152
National Museum of Natural History
Washington, DC 20560
Editor Notes:
National Museum of Natural History is at 1000 Constitution Ave. N.W. (at 10th St.). Devoted to the natural world, this Smith
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Butterfly Houses; Exhibits & Collections-Animals & Birds; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Exhibits & Collections-Science; Mines & Minerals; Museums; Theaters-IMAX & OMNIMAX
153
National Museum of the American Indian
Washington, DC 20560
Editor Notes:
National Museum of the American Indian is on the National Mall at 4th St. and Independence Ave. S.W., between the National A
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Exhibits & Collections-Art; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Exhibits & Collections-Native American; Museums
154
National Museum of the Marine Corps
Quantico, VA 22134
Editor Notes:
National Museum of the Marine Corps is adjacent to the Quantico Marine Corps Base in Triangle, just off I-95. The building's
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Exhibits & Collections-Art; Exhibits & Collections-Aviation; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Museums
155
National Museum of the United States Navy
Washington, DC 20374
Editor Notes:
National Museum of the United States Navy is in building 76 at the Washington Navy Yard, jct. 11th and O sts. S.E. It presen
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Exhibits & Collections-Wars; Exhibits & Collections-Weapons; Museums
156
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Washington, DC 20005
Editor Notes:
National Museum of Women in the Arts is at 1250 New York Ave. N.W. (at 13th St. N.W.). It occupies the former Masonic Grand
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Art Galleries & Museums; Buildings, Masonic; Exhibits & Collections-Art; Historic Buildings & Houses; Museums
157
National Portrait Gallery
Washington, DC 20001
Editor Notes:
National Portrait Gallery is at 8th and G sts. N.W. Devoted exclusively to portraiture, its collections reflect the connecti
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Art Galleries & Museums; Exhibits & Collections-Art
158
National Postal Museum
Washington, DC 20001
Editor Notes:
National Postal Museum is at 2 Massachusetts Ave. N.E. Ever wondered why Zoning Improvement Plan (ZIP) codes came into being
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Museums
159
Nationals Park
Washington, DC 20003
Editor Notes:
Nationals Park is at 1500 S. Capitol St. S.E.; tours depart from Center Field Gate at Half and N sts. S.E. Get a behind-the-
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Recreation-Summer Activities; Sightseeing Tours; Sports Arenas & Stadiums
160
National Sporting Library & Museum
Middleburg, VA 20117
Editor Notes:
National Sporting Library & Museum is at 102 The Plains Rd. The 6-acre site features two facilities that highlight the liter
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Historic Documents, Manuscripts & Rare Books; Libraries, Archives
161
National Wildlife Visitor Center
Laurel, MD 20708
Editor Notes:
National Wildlife Visitor Center is 2 mi. e. on Powder Mill Rd. off the Baltimore-Washington Pkwy. to 10901 Scarlet Tanager
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Exhibits & Collections-Animals & Birds; Exhibits & Collections-Art; Exhibits & Collections-Science; Nature Centers; Recreation-Summer Activities; Trails-Summer Recreation; Visitor Centers
162
National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Washington, DC 20008
Editor Notes:
National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute main pedestrian entrance is at 3001 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Spread out along t
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Children's Attractions; Zoological Parks & Exhibits
163
The Netherlands Carillon
Arlington, VA 22211
Editor Notes:
The Netherlands Carillon is just off Marshall Dr. and N. Meade St., next to the Marine Corps War Memorial. This gift from th
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Carillons
164
The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Washington, DC 20005
Editor Notes:
The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church is at 1313 New York Ave. N.W. Organized in 1803, it was attended by John Quincy Adam
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Churches, Cathedrals & Basilicas; Historic Documents, Manuscripts & Rare Books
165
Oatlands Historic House & Gardens
Leesburg, VA 20175
Editor Notes:
Oatlands Historic House & Gardens is about 6 mi. s. on US 15 to 20850 Oatlands Plantation Ln. This stately 22-room 1804 mans
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Antiques; Conservatories & Greenhouses; Exhibits & Collections-Art; Gardens; Historic Buildings & Houses
166
The Octagon House
Washington, DC 20006
Editor Notes:
The Octagon House is at 1799 New York Ave. N.W. at 18th St., 2 blks. w. of the White House. Built at the turn of the 19th ce
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Historic Buildings & Houses
167
Old Post Office Tower
Washington, DC 20004
Editor Notes:
Old Post Office Tower is at 302 12th St. N.W. (at Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.). Designed in the Romanesque Revival style and comp
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Towers; Views
168
Old Presbyterian Meeting House
Alexandria, VA 22314
Editor Notes:
Old Presbyterian Meeting House is at 321 S. Fairfax St. between Duke and Wolfe sts. Established in 1772, the meeting house b
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Churches-Meeting Houses; Historic Buildings & Houses
169
Old Stone House
Washington, DC 20007
Editor Notes:
Old Stone House is at 3051 M St. N.W. in Georgetown. Dating from 1765, it is an excellent example of pre-Revolutionary archi
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Antiques; Historic Buildings & Houses
170
Old Town Trolley Tours of Washington
Washington, DC 20002
Editor Notes:
Old Town Trolley Tours of Washington departs from any one of 17 stops. Tickets can be purchased at Union Station at 50 Massa
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Sightseeing Tours-Bus & Trolley
171
Organization of American States Building
Washington, DC 20006
Editor Notes:
Organization of American States Building is at 17th St. N.W. and Constitution Ave. N.W. It is the headquarters of the genera
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Buildings, Office
172
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Editor Notes:
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm is off I-95/495 exit 3 or 3B and Bald Eagle Rd. at 6411 Oxon Hill Rd. Comprising 512 acres,
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Farms; Gardens; Recreation-Summer Activities; Trails-Summer Recreation; Visitor Centers
173
Patuxent Rural Life Museums
Upper Marlboro, MD
Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic Buildings & Houses; Museums
174
Peirce Mill
Washington, DC 20015
Editor Notes:
Peirce Mill is at 2375 Tilden St. N.W. at jct. Beach Dr. N.W., in Rock Creek Park. The 19th-century Peirce Barn, next to the
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic Buildings & Houses
175
The Pentagon
Arlington, VA 22202
Editor Notes:
The Pentagon, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., accessible via I-395, the George Washington Memorial Pkwy., I-
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Buildings, Office; Exhibits & Collections-Historical
176
The Pentagon Memorial
Arlington, VA 22202
Editor Notes:
The Pentagon Memorial is at the s.w. corner of the Pentagon, accessible via I-395, the George Washington Memorial Pkwy., I-6
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Memorials; Self-guiding Tours
177
Petersen House
Washington, DC 20004
Editor Notes:
Petersen House is at 516 10th St. N.W., across from Ford's Theatre. The mortally wounded Lincoln was carried to a back bedro
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Historic Buildings & Houses
178
The Phillips Collection
Washington, DC 20009
Editor Notes:
The Phillips Collection is at 1600 21st St. N.W. at Q St.; street parking in the vicinity is limited. The museum is America’
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Art Galleries & Museums; Exhibits & Collections-Art
179
Pohick Church
Lorton, VA 22079
Editor Notes:
Pohick Church (Episcopal) is 2 mi. s.w. on US 1 at 9301 Richmond Hwy. This was the Colonial parish church of Mount Vernon, G
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Churches, Cathedrals & Basilicas; Historic Buildings & Houses
180
Potomac Park
Washington, DC 20024
Editor Notes:
Potomac Park consists of East Potomac Park, accessed via I-395, and West Potomac Park, off Ohio Dr. via Independence Ave. S.
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Parks, City; State; Provincial; Recreation-Summer Activities; Self-guiding Tours; Views
181
Potomac Riverboat Co.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Editor Notes:
Potomac Riverboat Co. docks at the Alexandria City Marina at Cameron and Union sts. behind the Torpedo Factory Art Center; c
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Sightseeing Tours-Boats
182
President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home
Washington, DC 20011
Editor Notes:
President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home is on the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) grounds; entry is via the Ea
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic Buildings & Houses; Visitor Centers
183
President's Park
Washington, DC 20230
Editor Notes:
President's Park is bordered n. and s. by H St. and Constitution Ave. N.W. and e. and w. by 15th and 17th sts. N.W. The grou
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Parks, City; State; Provincial
184
President Woodrow Wilson House
Washington, DC 20008
Editor Notes:
President Woodrow Wilson House is at 2340 S St. N.W. From 1921 until his death in 1924, former President Woodrow Wilson live
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Antiques; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic Buildings & Houses
185
Renwick Gallery
Washington, DC 20006
Editor Notes:
Renwick Gallery is at 1661 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. at 17th St. N.W. The Renwick Gallery is the Smithsonian American Art Museu
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Art Galleries & Museums; Arts & Crafts; Exhibits & Collections-Art; Historic Buildings & Houses; Museums
187
River Farm
Alexandria, VA 22308
Editor Notes:
River Farm is off George Washington Memorial Pkwy., 4 mi. s. of Old Town Alexandria, on the Potomac River at 7931 E. Bouleva
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Exhibits & Collections-Art; Farms; Gardens; Historic Buildings & Houses; Research Organizations
188
The Robert A. Taft Memorial and Carillon
Washington, DC 20001
Editor Notes:
The Robert A. Taft Memorial and Carillon stands 1 blk. n. of the United States Capitol on Constitution Ave. between New Jers
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Carillons; Memorials; Statues; Towers
189
Rock Creek Cemetery
Washington, DC 20011
Editor Notes:
Rock Creek Cemetery is at jct. Rock Creek Church Rd. and Webster St. N.W.; the rear entrance is at 201 Allison St. N.W. Esta
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Cemeteries
190
Rock Creek Golf Course
Washington, DC 20011
Recreation-Summer Activities
191
Rock Creek Park
Washington, DC 20015
Editor Notes:
Rock Creek Park is in Northwest Washington and has multiple entrances. Following the course of Rock Creek, the park encompas
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Parks, National; Recreation-Summer Activities; Self-guiding Tours; Trails-Summer Recreation
192
Rock Creek Park Horse Center
Washington, DC 20015
Horse Farms & Riding Stables; Recreation-Summer Activities
193
Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium
Washington, DC 20015
Editor Notes:
Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium is at 5200 Glover Rd. N.W. in Rock Creek Park (near Military Rd.). It offers e
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Auditoriums; Exhibits & Collections-Animals & Birds; Nature Centers; Nature Trails; Planetariums
195
Rock Creek Tennis Center
Washington, DC 20011
Recreation-Summer Activities
196
Roer's Zoofari
Vienna, VA 22182
Editor Notes:
Roer's Zoofari is just s. on SR 606 from jct. SR 7, then just e. to 1228 Hunter Mill Rd. This 30-acre site is home to such a
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Zoological Parks & Exhibits; Zoological Parks & Exhibits-Children's Zoos
197
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Washington, DC 20004
Editor Notes:
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center is at 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. at jct. 14th St. N.W.; tours depart
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Buildings, Office
199
Saint John Paul II National Shrine
Washington, DC 20017
Editor Notes:
Saint John Paul II National Shrine is at 3900 Harewood Rd. N.E. Established by the Knights of Columbus in 2011, this shrine
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Children's Attractions; Churches-Chapels; Cultural Centers & Civic Centers; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Exhibits & Collections-Religious Items
200
St. John's Church
Washington, DC 20005
Editor Notes:
St. John's Church (Episcopal) is at 16th and H sts. N.W., opposite Lafayette Park. Every president since 1816 has attended o
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Churches, Cathedrals & Basilicas; Historic Buildings & Houses
201
St. Matthew's Cathedral
Washington, DC 20036
Editor Notes:
St. Matthew's Cathedral is at 1725 Rhode Island Ave. N.W. Established in 1840, St. Matthew's was originally located at 15th
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Churches, Cathedrals & Basilicas
202
S. Dillon Ripley Center
Washington, DC 20560
Editor Notes:
S. Dillon Ripley Center is entered through a small above-ground, glass-enclosed kiosk at 1100 Jefferson Dr. S.W., between th
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Exhibits & Collections-Art
203
Senate and House Office Buildings
Washington, DC 20001
Editor Notes:
Senate and House Office Buildings are on opposite sides of the United States Capitol. The House offices face Independence Av
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Buildings, Office
205
Seventh-day Adventist Church World Headquarters
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Editor Notes:
Seventh-day Adventist Church World Headquarters is at 12501 Old Columbia Pike. The world headquarters and the estate of Elle
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Exhibits & Collections-Religious Items; Libraries, Archives; Visitor Centers
206
Six Flags America
Largo, MD 20774
Editor Notes:
Six Flags America is 5 mi. e. of Beltway (I-495/I-95) exit 15A at 13710 Central Ave. W. This 170-acre theme and water park b
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Amusements & Theme Parks; Children's Attractions; Water Parks
207
Smithsonian
Washington, DC 20560
Editor Notes:
Smithsonian encompasses 19 museums and galleries, including one in Chantilly, Va. and two in New York City. The National Zoo
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Museums
208
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Washington, DC 20004
Editor Notes:
Smithsonian American Art Museum is at 8th and F Streets N.W. and is one of the largest and most inclusive collections of Ame
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Art Galleries & Museums; Exhibits & Collections-Art
209
The Smithsonian Castle
Washington, DC 20560
Editor Notes:
The Smithsonian Castle 1000 Jefferson Dr. S.W., is the original Smithsonian building, completed in 1855. It is home to the
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic Buildings & Houses; Visitor Centers
210
Smithsonian Gardens
Washington, DC 20560
Editor Notes:
Smithsonian Gardens are adjacent to the Smithsonian museums along the National Mall (bordered by Independence and Constituti
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Gardens
211
Spirit of Mount Vernon-Potomac Cruises
Washington, DC 20024
Editor Notes:
Spirit of Mount Vernon-Potomac Cruises, departing Pier 4 at 6th and Water sts. S.W., offers a narrated cruise (90 minutes ea
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Sightseeing Tours-Boats
212
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
Alexandria, VA 22314
Editor Notes:
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum is entered at 105 S. Fairfax St. Founded in 1792 by Quaker pharmacist Edward Stabler an
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic Buildings & Houses; Museums
213
Stead Park
Washington, DC 20009
Parks, City; State; Provincial
214
Stonestreet Museum of 19th Century Medicine
Rockville, MD 20850
Editor Notes:
Stonestreet Museum of 19th Century Medicine is on the grounds of the Beall-Dawson House at 103 W. Montgomery Ave. Included i
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Museums
215
Stone Tower Winery
Leesburg, VA 20175
Editor Notes:
Stone Tower Winery is at 19925 Hogback Mountain Rd. Pet friendly (call for restrictions/fees.). Food is
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Wineries
216
Sully Historic Site
Chantilly, VA 20151
Editor Notes:
Sully Historic Site is on SR 28 about .3 mi. n. of US 50 and 5 mi. s. of the Dulles Toll Rd. at 3650 Historic Sully Way. Thi
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Antiques; Historic Buildings & Houses; Historic Sites
217
Supreme Court Building
Washington, DC 20543
Editor Notes:
Supreme Court Building is at 1 1st St. N.E. between Maryland Ave. and E. Capitol St. N.E., facing the Capitol. The country's
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Courthouses; Exhibits & Collections-Historical
218
Surratt House and Museum
Clinton, MD 20735
Editor Notes:
Surratt House and Museum, 9118 Brandywine Rd., is the restored 1852 home of Mary Surratt. Guides in period dress conduct tou
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Historic Buildings & Houses; Museums
219
Tarara Vineyard and Winery
Leesburg, VA 20176
Editor Notes:
Tarara Vineyard and Winery is 8 mi. n. on US 15 (James Monroe Hwy.), then 3 mi. e. on SR 662 (Lucketts Rd.), following signs
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Wineries
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The Textile Museum
Washington, DC 20052
Editor Notes:
The Textile Museum is at 21st and G sts. on the campus of The George Washington University. Changing exhibits from the museu
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Arts & Crafts; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Museums
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Theodore Roosevelt Island
Arlington, VA 22209
Editor Notes:
Theodore Roosevelt Island is accessible by pedestrian bridge from the Virginia shore; a parking lot is off the northbound la
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Islands; Memorials; Statues
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Thomas Jefferson Building
Washington, DC 20540
Editor Notes:
Thomas Jefferson Building is across from the United States Capitol at 10 1st St. S.E., one of three buildings comprising the
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Historic Buildings & Houses; Libraries, Archives; Murals & Mosaics
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Washington, DC 20242
Editor Notes:
Thomas Jefferson Memorial stands on the s.e. bank of the Tidal Basin. It honors the country's third president, the author of
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Memorials; Self-guiding Tours; Statues
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Tidal Basin Paddle Boat Dock
Washington, DC 20024
Recreation-Summer Activities
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Arlington, VA 22211
Editor Notes:
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is s. of Memorial Amphitheater, just w. of jct. Memorial and Wilson drs. in Arlington National C
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Graves & Tombs; Memorials; Museums
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TopGolf Alexandria
Alexandria, VA 22315
Recreation-Summer Activities
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Torpedo Factory Art Center
Alexandria, VA 22314
Editor Notes:
Torpedo Factory Art Center is at 105 N. Union St. on the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria. Used for the manufacture of torp
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Art Galleries & Museums; Arts & Crafts; Exhibits & Collections-Art; Shops, Firms & Stores
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Tudor Place Historic House and Garden
Washington, DC 20007
Editor Notes:
Tudor Place Historic House and Garden is in Georgetown at 1644 31st St. N.W. Guided 1-hour tours take visitors through this
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Gardens; Historic Buildings & Houses
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Turkey Thicket Recreation Center
Washington, DC 20017
Recreation-Summer Activities; Recreation-Winter Activities
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The United States Air Force Memorial
Arlington, VA 22204
Editor Notes:
The United States Air Force Memorial is at One Air Force Memorial Dr., along the edge of Arlington National Cemetery. Set on
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Memorials
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United States Botanic Garden
Washington, DC 20001
Editor Notes:
United States Botanic Garden is at 100 Maryland Ave. S.W., on the w. side of the Capitol between Maryland and Independence a
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Conservatories & Greenhouses; Gardens
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United States Capitol
Washington, DC 20001
Editor Notes:
United States Capitol is on Capitol Hill, bordered e. and w. by 2nd St. S.E. and 3rd St. N.W. and n. and s. by Constitution
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Buildings, Public; Capitol; City Hall; Historic Buildings & Houses; Historic Documents, Manuscripts & Rare Books; Visitor Centers
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Washington, DC 20024
Editor Notes:
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum has entrances on 14th St. S.W. and at 100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl. S.W.; there is no par
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Memorials; Museums
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United States Naval Observatory
Washington, DC 20392
Observatories; Research Organizations
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United States Navy Memorial
Washington, DC 20004
Editor Notes:
United States Navy Memorial is at 701 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. between 7th and 9th sts. N.W. The base is a ground-level granit
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Amphitheaters; Fountains; Memorials; Statues
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Unlimited Biking Washington, DC
Washington, DC 20024
Editor Notes:
Unlimited Biking Washington, DC tours depart from 998 Maine Ave. S.W. Two to three-hour guided tours take bicyclists past th
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Recreation-Summer Activities; Sightseeing Tours
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USDA Forest Service National Headquarters and Information Center
Washington, DC 20024
Editor Notes:
USDA Forest Service National Headquarters and Information Center is at 201 14th St. S.W. in the historic 1878 Yates Federal
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Exhibits & Collections-General; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Visitor Centers
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U.S. National Arboretum
Washington, DC 20002
Editor Notes:
U.S. National Arboretum is just e. of jct. US 50 (New York Ave.) and Bladensburg Rd. N.E.; entrances are at 3501 New York Av
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Arboretums; Gardens; Nature Trails
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Washington, DC 20024
Editor Notes:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, near the Lincoln Memorial between the Reflecting Pool and Constitution Ave., honors the men and w
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Memorials; Self-guiding Tours; Statues
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Visitor Center
Washington, DC 20004
Editor Notes:
Visitor Center is adjacent to the United States Navy Memorial at 701 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. This indoor visitor center inclu
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Exhibits & Collections-General; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Libraries, Archives; Museums; Visitor Centers
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Visitor Center
Mclean, VA 22102
Editor Notes:
Visitor Center is at 9200 Old Dominion Dr. in Great Falls Park, within walking distance of the falls overlooks. The center h
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Exhibits & Collections-General; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Visitor Centers
242
Voice of America
Washington, DC 20237
Editor Notes:
Voice of America, 330 Independence Ave. S.W. at 3rd St. S.W., is a multimedia international broadcasting organization with p
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Radio & TV Stations
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Washington, D.C. Urban Adventures
Washington, DC 20024
Editor Notes:
Washington, D.C. Urban Adventures departs from the L'Enfant Metro station at the corner of 7th St. and Maryland Ave. S.W. To
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Sightseeing Tours
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Washington Monument
Washington, DC 20004
Editor Notes:
Washington Monument stands near the center of the National Mall; the grounds extend from 14th to 17th sts. and from Constitu
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Monuments, National; State; Self-guiding Tours; Views
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Washington National Cathedral
Washington, DC 20016
Editor Notes:
Washington National Cathedral is at 3101 Wisconsin Ave. N.W. at Massachusetts Ave. N.W., atop Mount St. Alban. Officially th
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Churches, Cathedrals & Basilicas; Exhibits & Collections-Religious Items; Gardens; Statues
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Wheel Nuts
Alexandria, VA 22314
Recreation-Summer Activities
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White House
Washington, DC 20500
Editor Notes:
White House is at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., within President's Park. Over the course of more than 200 years, the oldest s
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Historic Buildings & Houses
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White House Visitor Center
Washington, DC 20230
Editor Notes:
White House Visitor Center is at 1450 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., at the s.e. corner of 15th and E sts.; street parking in the v
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Visitor Centers
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Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Vienna, VA 22182
Editor Notes:
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is off I-495 (Capital Beltway) exit 45, then SR 267 (Dulles Toll Rd.) w. to
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Music Halls & Opera Houses; Parks, National; Theaters-Buildings; Theaters-Plays, Dramas & Musicals
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Women In Military Service For America Memorial
Arlington, VA 22211
Editor Notes:
Women In Military Service For America Memorial, on Memorial Dr. at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, honors women
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Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Memorials
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Woodlawn
Alexandria, VA 22309
Editor Notes:
Woodlawn is 7.5 mi. s. at 9000 Richmond Hwy. (US 1). The land, originally part of Mount Vernon, was a gift from George Washi
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Antiques; Gardens; Historic Buildings & Houses
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World War II Memorial
Washington, DC 20024
Editor Notes:
World War II Memorial is just w. of 17th St. (in West Potomac Park) at the e. end of the Reflecting Pool, between the Lincol
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Memorials; Self-guiding Tours
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