SEE & DO Quick Find Attractions Attractions Packages Smithsonian Tours & Sightseeing Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries Sports & Recreation Shopping & Spas w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METRO = SIGNATURE PARTNER Bureau of Engraving & Printing Arlington House pg 109 pg 113 pg 113 pg 114 pg 118 pg 118 pg 119 214 McNair Rd Arlington, VA (703) 235-1530 nps.gov/arho w Virginia " Arlington Cemetery Former home of Robert E. Lee. Open daily 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. 14th & C St SW (202) 874-2330, (866) 874-2330 moneyfactory.gov w National Mall " Smithsonian Ticket booth on 15th Street opens at 8 am; most days tickets are gone by 9 am. Line up early for first-come, first-served free same-day tickets. Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Explore the boarding house that served as Clara Barton's home during and after the Civil War, and discover the story of her Missing Soldiers Office. DC Jazz Festival ★ ATTRACTIONS 1925 Vermont Ave NW (202) 667-2667 afroamcivilwar.org w Shaw " U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo This memorial is a sculpture commemorating the more than 209,145 soldiers who served in the United States Colored Troupes during the Civil War. 1 Air Force Memorial Dr Arlington, VA (703) 979-0674 airforcememorial.org w Virginia " Pentagon Envisioned as a national place where all people can pause to remember, honor and celebrate the people and the achievements of America's Airmen. Arlington National Cemetery Busch Gardens Williamsburg/Water Country USA African American Civil War Memorial Arlington, VA (703) 614-0238, (877) 907-8585 arlingtoncemetery.mil w Virginia Home to 285,000+ graves, includ-ing those of President John F. Kennedy, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and world champion boxer Joe Louis. 1 Busch Gardens Blvd Williamsburg, VA (800) 343-7946 buschgardens.com/va w Virginia More than 50 thrilling rides and attractions and so much more, in-cluding Griffon, the world's tallest and first floorless dive coaster. 515 M St SE, Ste 102-B (202) 800-8230 dcjazzfest.org w Capitol Riverfront " Navy Yard More than 125 performances in 60 venues. The largest music festival in Washington, DC. It's all things jazz in June! DC Metro Food Tours/ 4lobe Events Baltimore Symphony Orchestra C&O Canal National Historical Park Air Force Memorial 5301 Tuckerman Ln , The Music Center at Strathmore North Bethesda, MD (410) 783-8000, (877) 276-1444 bsomusic.org w Maryland " Grosvenor-Strathmore Acclaimed for its pursuit of artistic excellence, and has attracted a devoted following while main-taining deep bonds throughout Maryland. 11710 MacArthur Blvd Potomac, MD (301) 767-3714 nps.gov/choh w Maryland " Foggy Bottom-GWU The National Park Service invites you to travel back to the 1870s on a mule-drawn canal boat. Hear stories of those who worked on the C&O Canal. 809 Princess St Alexandria, VA (202) 683-8847, (800) 979-3370 dcmetrofoodtours.com w Virginia " King Street Food tours, dine arounds, culi-nary events, bar crawls, destina-tion management and cooking classes for groups 2-1,000+ throughout VA, MD and DC. Decatur House on Lafayette Square Capital Wheel America's Trusted Tours and Attractions Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (800) 844-7601, (800) 844-7601 trustedtours.com/store/ washington-dc.aspx w Downtown Tickets to DC's top tours and attractions. Choose from over 35 excursions, attractions and city tours. 400 Michigan Ave NE (202) 526-8300 nationalshrine.com w Brookland " Brookland-CUA Largest Catholic church in North America. Spectacular venue for concerts, music festivals, lectures, receptions and more. Free park-ing, near Metro. 116 Waterfront St National Harbor, MD (301) 842-8650 thecapitalwheel.com w Maryland " Branch Avenue Host your next event at Flight Deck at The Capital Wheel! Our stunning outdoor lounge is perfect for corporate events. Visit the website for more! 1610 H St NW (202) 842-0917 decaturhouse.org w Downtown " Farragut West, Farragut North Just steps from the White House, our elegant and versatile event spaces can accommodate up to 400 people. A perfect location for your next event. Dumbarton House Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle 2118 Massachusetts Ave NW (202) 785-2040 societyofthecincinnati.org w Dupont Circle " Dupont Circle Explore Gilded Age DC at this 1905 Beaux Arts mansion built for Larz and Isabel Anderson, now the headquarters of the Society of the Cincinnati. Anderson House – The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati Black History National Recreation Trail Washington, DC, Black History Recreation Trail, National Park Service, Office of Public Affairs (202) 619-7222 w Downtown Directing visitors to sites in historic neighborhoods that illustrate aspects of African-American history. 1725 Rhode Island Ave NW (202) 347-3215 stmatthewscathedral.org w Upper Northwest " Farragut North The mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washing-ton established in 1840. Guided tours by appointment. 2715 Q St NW (202) 337-2288 dumbartonhouse.org w Georgetown " Dupont Circle A fine example of Federal Period architecture and 18th-and 19th-century furniture, paintings and decorative arts. Unique venue for receptions. Emancipation Statue Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum 437 7th St NW, (202) 824-0613 clarabartonmuseum.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Lincoln Park, E Capitol St Between 11th & 13th St NE (202) 690-5155 w Capitol Hill " Eastern Market This statue shows Lincoln with the Emancipation Proclamation in his right hand and holding his left hand over the head of a liberated slave. WASHINGTON.ORG | 109
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