ATTRACTIONS (continued) w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METRO from home. Two 43-ft . arches, a 17-ft . pillar for each state. 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (202) 292-6100, (888) 639-7386 newseum.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Make headlines with your next event. A stunning venue for meet-ings, conferences, weddings and parties. Ad page 64 3051 M St. NW (202) 426-6851 nps.gov/olst w Georgetown " Foggy Bottom-GWU The oldest house in Washington, built in 1765 by a cabinet maker. Tours given by Park Rangers. Group tours available. I-395 South Exit at Boundary Channel Dr., Arlington, VA (703) 697-1776 pentagon.afis.osd.mil w Virginia " Pentagon Tours of the Pentagon are avail-able to schools, educational organizations and other select groups by reservation only. 1 Rotary Rd., West side of the Pentagon Grounds, Arlington, VA (703) 697-7351 pentagonmemorial.org w Virginia " Pentagon Designed so that the nation may remember and reflect on the events that occurred on September 11, 2001. Free and open to the public. 1600 21st St. NW (202) 387-2151 phillipscollection.org w Dupont Circle " Dupont Circle Works by renowned European and American Impressionist and modern artists – Degas, Matisse, O'Keeff e, Picasso, Renoir and Rothko among them. on the tip of East Potomac Park features the giant bronze statue "The Awakening." 2400 E. Capitol St. SE (202) 547-9077 eventsdc.com/venues/ rfkstadium.aspx w Capitol Hill " Stadium-Armory Formerly the home of the Wash-ington Redskins, this outdoor arena plays host to a variety of local sporting events, cultural festivities and concerts. = SIGNATURE PARTNER National Mall Between Constitution & Independence Ave. SW (202) 485-9880 nps.gov/nama w National Mall " Smithsonian A splendid green park area extending approximately two miles from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, lined with museums. Newseum RFK Memorial Stadium w National Mall " Smithsonian Each summer the Festival presents U.S. and global cultures through music, craft s, food and demonstrations. Celebrating its 50 th anniversary in 2017. National Museum of Civil War Medicine 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD (301) 695-1864, (800) 564-1864 civilwarmed.org w Maryland Interactive educational programs, exhibits, seminars and lectures. Civil War medicine connects us to our past, present and future. Old Stone House Rock Creek Horse Center National Museum of the United States Navy 805 Kidder Breese St. SE Washington Navy Yard (202) 433-4882 history.navy.mil w Capitol Riverfront " Navy Yard The collection features the foremast fighting top from the USS Constitution , the bathyscaphe Trieste , ship models, medals, uniforms and photographs. 5100 Glover Rd. NW (202) 362-0117 rockcreekhorsecenter.com w Georgetown Beautiful horse park with eques-trian activities including riding lessons, trail rides and fun, special events fitting for all skill levels. 1 First St. NE (202) 479-3050 supremecourt.gov w Capitol Hill " Capitol South, Union Station Lectures are given in courtroom every hour on the half hour 9:30 am–3:30 pm when court is not in session. Free admission. George Washington Memorial Pkwy., Rosslyn, VA (703) 289-2500 nps.gov/this w Georgetown " Rosslyn This serene island is a memorial to President Theodore Roosevelt, early champion of conservation. Two miles of trails through forest and wetlands. Supreme Court of the United States Theodore Roosevelt Island The Pentagon Rock Creek Park 1250 New York Ave. NW (202) 783-5000, (800) 222-7270 nmwa.org w Downtown " Metro Center Multiple event spaces available in this historic landmark building. A grand, beautiful and flexible venue that houses priceless works of art. National Museum of Women in the Arts 3545 Williamsburg Ln. NW (202) 895-6000 nps.gov/rocr w Georgetown Rustic expanse of 1,754 acres by Rock Creek with riding stables, tennis courts, 30 picnic areas, golf course, art gallery, nature center and trails. Toby's Dinner Theatre Pentagon Memorial National Park Service National Capital Region 3900 Harewood Rd. NE (202) 635-5400 jp2shrine.org w Brookland " Brookland-CUA Breathtaking mosaics. World-class exhibit on life and legacy of Pope John Paul II. Daily Mass. First-class relic. Free admission and parking. 13710 Central Ave. Upper Marlboro, MD (301) 867-0274 sixflags.com/america w Maryland " Largo Town Center Theme Park/Water Park 20 min-utes from DC. Open Apr.–Dec., with rides, coasters and more. FrightFest in Oct. and Holiday in the Park in Dec. Saint John Paul II National Shrine 5900 Symphony Woods Rd. Columbia, MD (410) 730-8311, (800) 88-TOBYS tobysdinnertheatre.com w Maryland Located 25 miles from DC and convenient to Baltimore and Annapolis. Seven main entree buff ets, salad bar, assorted cakes and ice cream sundae bar. The Phillips Collection 1100 Ohio Dr. SW (202) 619-7187 nps.gov/ncro w Southwest Waterfront Administers the National Mall and monumental core parks that were established the same time the nation's capital was founded in 1792. Six Flags America 1644 31st St. NW (202) 965-0400 tudorplace.org/see-do-ddc w Georgetown " Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom-GWU Uniquely American estate with indoor and garden rooms for un-forgettable weddings, corporate and social events. Guided tours available. Tudor Place Historic House & Garden National World War II Memorial Potomac Park 17th St. & Independence Ave. NW wwiimemorial.com w National Mall " Smithsonian Honoring the 16 million who served during WWII and those who supported the war eff ort North & South of Jeff erson Memorial & Tidal Basin (202) 485-9880 w National Mall " Smithsonian Includes the Tidal Basin and the beautiful cherry trees. Hains Point Smithsonian Folklife Festival ★ The National Mall (202) 633-6440 festival.si.edu E. Capitol St. NE & 1st St. NE (202) 226-8000 visitthecapitol.gov w Capitol Hill " Capitol South Under the white dome, sena-tors and representatives meet to shape U.S. policy. Free guided tours every 15 minutes in the Rotunda daily 9 am–3:45 pm. 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