SEE & DO ATTRACTIONS (continued) w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METRO = SIGNATURE PARTNER Luray Caverns The largest and most popular caverns in Eastern America, this U.S. National Natural Landmark is located 90 minutes southwest of DC. 970 U.S. Hwy. 211 W Luray, VA 22835 (540) 743-6551 luraycaverns.com w Virginia Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens The 25-acre estate houses the largest collection of Russian imperial treasures outside of Russia. 18th-century French decorative arts and more. 4155 Linnean Ave. NW (202) 686-5807 hillwoodmuseum.org w Upper Northwest " Van Ness -UDC inscribed with the words "Free-dom Is Not Free." Etched with 2,500 photographic images. Independence Ave. at the Lincoln Memorial (202) 426-6841 nps.gov/kwvm w National Mall " Foggy Bottom-GWU Lafayette Square Historic Congressional Cemetery Founded in 1807 and considered the country's first national cemetery. The final resting place for J. Edgar Hoover, Mathew Brady and many others. 1801 E St. SE (202) 543-0539 congressionalcemetery.org w Capitol Hill " Potomac Avenue; Stadium-Armory A neighborhood of historic elegance and refinement surrounding the White House. Nearby museums and institu-tions welcome visitors. 16th St. & H St. NW (202) 208-1631 " Farragut West Madame Tussauds Washington, DC Library of Congress International Spy Museum Visit the Thomas Jefferson Building, known for its magnificent 19th-century architecture and decoration and changing historical exhibitions. 101 First St. SE (202) 707-8000 loc.gov w Capitol Hill " Capitol South; Union Station Take an immersive journey through history in the only place you can meet all 44 U.S. Presidents, your favorite celebs, sporting icons and many more! Ad page 45 1001 F St. NW (corner of 10th & F St. NW) (202) 942-7300, (866) 823-9565 madametussaudsdc.com w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Metro Center The Mansion on O & O Street Museum Adopt a cover, see tools of the spy trade and meet James Bond villains. Go on a mission in "Spy in the City" or "Opera-tion Spy!" Ad page 47 800 F St. NW (202) 393-7798, (866) 779-6873 spymuseum.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown Lincoln Memorial This grand monument overlooks the Reflecting Pool, the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol. Open daily except Dec. 25. Free. Independence Ave. & 23rd St. NW (202) 426-6841 nps.gov/linc w National Mall " Foggy Bottom-GWU A top five historic venue to explore in the world ( Smithsonian ) with 100 event rooms and secret doors. See us on "Mega Mansions" on Netflix. We rock! 2020 O St. NW (202) 496-2000 omansion.com w Dupont Circle " Dupont Circle Jefferson Memorial Lincoln Park Marine Corps Memorial Iwo Jima Statue The 19-ft.-tall statue of the third U.S. president is surrounded by passages from the Declaration of Independence and other Jefferson writings. Tidal Basin South End (202) 426-6841 nps.gov/thje w Downtown " Smithsonian Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens This historic park celebrates the abolition of slavery in DC. The park features the Emancipation statue and the Mary McLeod Bethune statue. 11th & E. Capitol St. NE (202) 690-5185 nps.gov/cahi/historyculture/ cahi_lincoln.htm w Capitol Hill " Eastern Market Thousands of water plants, water lilies, lotuses, water hyacinths and bamboo grow in ponds along the Anacostia River. Flowers bloom May to early fall. Anacostia Ave. & Douglas St. NE (202) 426-6905 nps.gov/keaq w Anacostia " Deanwood Long View Gallery Korean War Veterans Memorial Features a sculptured column of soldiers and a 164-ft. mural wall 5,000 sq. ft. of superior interior space with two flexible halls, impeccable lighting and smart technology to raise the next event to an art form. 1234 9th St. NW (202) 232-4788 longviewgallerydc.com w Shaw " Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center One of the largest bronze statues, this memorial com-memorates Marines who have died in battle since 1775. The 32-ft. figures erect a 60-ft. flagpole. Route 50 near Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22101 (703) 289-2500 nps.gov/gwmp/historyculture/ usmcwarmemorial.htm w Virginia " Rosslyn Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial The new memorial serves as a lasting tribute to all that MLK achieved. Adjacent to the FDR Memorial. Open daily, except Dec. 25. Free. 1964 Independence Ave. SW (202) 426-6841 nps.gov/mlkm w National Mall " Foggy Bottom-GWU 46 | OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE
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