w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METRO = SIGNATURE PARTNER Anacostia Ave & Douglas St NE (202) 426-6905 nps.gov/keaq w Anacostia " Deanwood Thousands of water plants, water-lilies, lotuses, water hyacinths and bamboo grow in ponds along the Anacostia River. Flowers bloom May to early fall. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens The park features the Emancipa-tion statue and the Mary McLeod Bethune statue. Mary McLeod Bethune Statue Lincoln Park Luray Caverns Independence Ave at the Lincoln Memorial (202) 426-6841 nps.gov/kwvm w National Mall " Foggy Bottom-GWU Featuring a sculptured column of soldiers arrayed for combat and a 164 ft. mural wall inscribed with the words "Freedom Is Not Free." 16th & H St NW (202) 208-1631 w Downtown " Farragut West Named for the Marquis de Lafay-ette following his visit to America in 1824, this park overlooking the White House features a statue of Andrew Jackson. 101 First St SE (202) 707-5218 loc.gov w Capitol Hill " Capitol South, Union Station Visit the Thomas Jefferson Build-ing, known for its magnificent 19th-century architecture, decora-tion 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 in-scriptions of his Second Inaugural Address and the famous Gettys-burg 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. Korean War Veterans Memorial 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. Natu-ral Landmark is 90 minutes from DC, 10 minutes from Shenandoah National Park. 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. National Archives & Records Administration Mexican Cultural Institute 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. Madame Tussauds Washington, DC ★ Lafayette Square 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! 2829 16th St NW (202) 728-1628 instituteofmexicodc.org w Columbia Heights " Columbia Heights This century-old mansion, a Historical Landmark, features three-story Diego Rivera style murals, breathtaking architecture and changing exhibitions. National Building Museum 401 F St NW (202) 272-2448 nbm.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Judiciary Square Experience the awe-inspiring Great Hall, colossal 75-foot Corinthian columns and 1,200-foot long memorial to Civil War veterans. Mount Vernon Trail The Mansion on O & O Street Museum Library of Congress 2020 O St NW (202) 496-2000 omansion.com 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 ). Turkey Run Park McLean, VA (703) 285-2598 nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/ mtvernontrail.htm w Virginia 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. National Cherry Blossom Festival ★ 1250 H St NW, Ste 1000 (202) 661-7584, (877) 44-BLOOM nationalcherryblossomfestival.org w Downtown " Smithsonian DC's signature springtime event features innovative programming showcasing arts and culture, en-vironment and community spirit, Mar. 20–Apr. 15, 2018. Museum of the Bible ★ Marine Corps Memorial Iwo Jima Statue Lincoln Memorial 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. 409 3rd St SW museumofthebible.org w Southwest Waterfront " Federal Center SW DC's newest museum invites all people to engage with the history, narrative and impact of the Bible. Admission is free, suggested donation requested. National Gallery of Art National Aquarium Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Lincoln 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 freedom, opportunity and justice for which he stood. 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! 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 Geographic Museum 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. 1145 17th St NW (202) 857-7700 ngmuseum.org w Downtown " Farragut North, DuPont Circle Adventure starts here! Check out our changing exhibitions, talks, tastings and films. WASHINGTON.ORG | 111
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