SEE & DO ATTRACTIONS (continued) w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METRO = SIGNATURE PARTNER National Geographic Museum Explore our world! Featuring interactive exhibits, stunning photography and the dynamic work of explorers and scientists. Ad page 59 1145 17th St. NW (202) 857-7700 ngmuseum.org w Downtown " Dupont Circle; Farragut North; Farragut West National Arboretum Mary McLeod Bethune Statue Lincoln Park Commemorates the life of Mary McLeod Bethune and the organi-zation she founded, the National Council of Negro Women. First headquarters of the council. 1301 E. Capitol St. SE (202) 673-2402 nps.gov/cahi/historyculture/ cahi_lincoln.htm w Capitol Hill " Eastern Market A 446-acre living museum and research facility two miles from the Capitol: gardens, bonsai museum, herb garden, azaleas and flowering cherry trees. 3501 New York Ave. NE (202) 245-2726 • usna.usda.gov w H St. NE National Archives & Records Administration Mexican Cultural Institute This century-old mansion, a historic landmark, features three-story Diego Rivera-style murals, breathtaking architecture and decorations. Changing exhibitions. 2829 16th St. NW (202) 728-1628 instituteofmexicodc.org w Columbia Heights " Columbia Heights Come see the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights and more. 10 am–5:30 pm. Ad page 51 Constitution Ave. NW Between 7th & 9th St. (202) 357-5000 archives.gov w National Mall " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter National Guard Memorial Museum The only national museum dedicated to telling the expansive story of the Citizen Soldier over 376 years. 1 Massachusetts Ave. NW (202) 789-0031, (888) 226-4287 ngaus.org/national-guard-memorial-museum w Capitol Hill " Union Station National Building Museum Mount Vernon Trail The 18.5-mile trail winds along the Virginia side of the Potomac River between Theodore Roosevelt Island and George Washington's Mount Vernon. Turkey Run Park McLean, VA 22101 (703) 285-2598 nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/ mtvernontrail.htm w Virginia The premier destination dedi-cated to architecture, engineer-ing and design. Four blocks from the National Mall. 401 F St. NW (202) 272-2448 nbm.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Judiciary Square National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial National Cherry Blossom Festival Museum of the Bible Opening Nov. 2017. Explore some of the greatest archaeo-logical findings while discovering the history and impact of the world's most influential book. 400 4th St. SW museumofthebible.org w Southwest Waterfront " Federal Center SW Mar. 20–Apr. 16, 2017. Enjoy the nation's greatest springtime celebration with events across the city. 1250 H St. NW, Ste. 1000 (202) 661-7584, (877) 44-BLOOM nationalcherryblossomfestival.org w Downtown " Smithsonian Honors more than 20,000 U.S. law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty throughout history. Visitors Center & Store: 400 7th St. NW; Administrative Offices: 901 E St. NW (202) 737-3400 lawmemorial.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Judiciary Square National Mall National Firearms Museum National Aquarium Wild, aquatic worlds are waiting for you just around the corner from DC. Visit Baltimore's Inner Harbor today! Ad page 53 501 E. Pratt St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 576-3800 aqua.org w Maryland The museum presents 3,000 of America's most significant guns, featuring the Hollywood Guns exhibit. Open daily 9:30 am–5 pm. Free admission. 11250 Waples Mill Rd. Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 267-1600 nramuseum.com w Virginia " Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Green park area extending from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial. Smithsonian Institu-tion museums, National Archives and National Gallery of Art. Between Constitution & Independence Ave. SW (202) 485-9880 nps.gov/nama w National Mall " Smithsonian National Museum of Civil War Medicine National Gallery of Art Permanent collection of Euro-pean and American paintings, sculpture, decorative arts and works on paper, plus changing exhibitions. Free admission. 4th St. & Constitution Ave. NW (202) 737-4215 nga.gov w Downtown " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Two locations with interactive educational programs, exhibits, seminars and lectures. Connect-ing visitors to the past and the future. 48 E. Patrick St. Frederick, MD 21701 (301) 695-1864, (800) 564-1864 civilwarmed.org w Maryland National Museum of the United States Navy Housed in the old Naval Gun Factory, the collection features the foremast fighting top from the USS Constitution , ship 48 | OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE
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