w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METRO Visit the Thomas Jefferson Building, known for its magnifi-cent 19th-century architecture and decoration and changing historical exhibitions. Independence Ave. & 23rd St. NW (202) 426-6841 nps.gov/linc w National Mall " Foggy Bottom-GWU The 19-ft. marble statue of the 16th President is flanked by inscriptions of his Second Inaugural Address and the famous Gettysburg Address. 11th & E. Capitol St. NE (202) 690-5185 nps.gov/cahi/historyculture/ cahi_lincoln.htm w Capitol Hill " Eastern Market Celebrating the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia. The park features the Emancipa-tion statue and the Mary McLeod Bethune statue. = SIGNATURE PARTNER Lincoln Memorial 2020 O St. NW omansion.com (202) 496-2000 w Dupont Circle " Dupont Circle This unique environment inspires guests to solve problems by think-ing differently. "No. 1 for meetings and events in the world" (Event Manager Blog). Ad page 71, 111 The Mansion on O & O Street Museum This 18.5-mile trail winds along the Virginia side of the Potomac River between Theodore Roos-evelt Island and Mount Vernon with scenic views. 400 4 th St. SW museumofthebible.org w Southwest Waterfront " Federal Center SW A 430,000 sq. ft. building two blocks from the National Mall and three blocks from the U.S. Capitol, opening Fall 2017. Museum of the Bible w Downtown " Smithsonian DC's signature springtime event features innovative programming showcasing arts and culture, en-vironment and community spirit, Mar. 20–Apr. 16, 2017. Lincoln Park Route 50 near Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA (703) 289-2500 nps.gov/gwmp/historyculture/ usmcwarmemorial.htm w Virginia " Rosslyn One of the largest bronze statues ever cast, this memorial com-memorates all the Marines who have died in battle since 1775. Marine Corps Memorial Iwo Jima Statue National Aquarium 501 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD (410) 576-3800 aqua.org w Maryland Located in Baltimore's Inner Har-bor, featuring more than 20,000 animals. See why it is considered one of the best in the nation! 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA (703) 267-1600 nramuseum.com w Virginia " Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Showcasing 2,700 guns spanning over six centuries, the museum presents America's most signifi-cant firearms. Free admission. 4th St. & Constitution Ave. NW (202) 737-4215 nga.gov w Downtown " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Permanent collection of Euro-pean and American paintings, sculpture and decorative arts, plus changing exhibitions of art from around the world. National Firearms Museum National Gallery of Art Luray Caverns 970 U.S. Hwy. 211 W, Luray, VA (540) 743-6551 luraycaverns.com w Virginia The largest, most popular caverns in Eastern America, this U.S. Natural Landmark is 90 minutes from DC, 10 minutes from Shenandoah National Park. 1964 Independence Ave. SW (202) 426-6841 nps.gov/mlkm w National Mall " Foggy Bottom-GWU Recognizes the history-making civil rights leader and serves as a lasting tribute to the free-dom, opportunity and justice for which he stood. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial National Arboretum 3501 New York Ave. NE (202) 245-2726 usna.usda.gov w H St. NE A 446-acre living museum two miles from the Capitol, with gardens, collections, bonsai museum, herb garden, azaleas and flowering cherry trees. 1001 F St. NW (corner of 10th & F St. NW) (202) 942-7300, (866) 823-9565 madametussaudsdc.com w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Metro Center Whether you want to brush elbows with the Presidents or mingle with the stars, your exclusive A-List party is sure to be unforgettable! Madame Tussauds Washington, DC ★ 1301 E. Capitol St. SE (202) 673-2402 nps.gov/cahi/historyculture/ cahi_lincoln.htm w Capitol Hill " Eastern Market Mary McLeod Bethune's last official DC residence and the first headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women. 2829 16 th St. NW instituteofmexicodc.org (202) 728-1628 w Columbia Heights " Columbia Heights Historic landmark and century-old mansion with three-story Diego Rivera style murals, breath-taking architecture and decora-tions. Changing exhibitions. Mary McLeod Bethune Statue Lincoln Park National Archives & Records Administration Constitution Ave. NW Between 7th & 9th St. (202) 357-5000 archives.gov w National Mall " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Houses the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights and more than three billion records. Free admission. Ad page 75 401 F St. NW (202) 272-2448 nbm.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Judiciary Square Experience the museum's awe-inspiring Great Hall, colossal 75-ft. Corinthian columns and 1,200-ft.-long memorial to Civil War veterans. 1145 17th St. NW (202) 857-7700 ngmuseum.org w Downtown " Dupont Circle, Farragut North, Farragut West Adventure starts here! Check out our changing exhibitions, talks, tastings and films. Facility rentals available. National Geographic Museum Mexican Cultural Institute National Building Museum 1 Massachusetts Ave. NW (202) 789-0031, (888) 226-4287 ngaus.org/national-guard-memorial-museum w Capitol Hill " Union Station The museum takes visitors through 6,000 sq. ft. of artifacts, exhibits and images covering 378 years of National Guard history in vivid detail. National Guard Memorial Museum Mount Vernon Trail Turkey Run Park, McLean, VA (703) 285-2598 nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/ mtvernontrail.htm w Virginia National Cherry Blossom Festival ★ 1250 H St. NW, Ste. 1000 (202) 661-7584, (877) 44-BLOOM nationalcherryblossom festival.org Visitors Center & Store: 400 7th St. NW, Administrative Offices: 901 E St. NW (202) 737-3400 lawmemorial.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Judiciary Square Marble walls display the names of more than 20,000 federal, state and local law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty dating back to 1791. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial WASHINGTON.ORG | 113
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