w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METRO = SIGNATURE PARTNER Potomac Park North & South of Jefferson Memorial & Tidal Basin (202) 485-9880 w National Mall " Smithsonian Between the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial, the park includes the Tidal Basin and the beautiful cherry blossom trees. Open daily 6 am–midnight. Six Flags America Recreation Pier at The Wharf 13710 Central Ave. Upper Marlboro, MD (301) 867-0274 sixflags.com/america w Maryland " Largo Town Center Theme park/water park located 20 minutes from DC. Open Apr.–Dec., with rides, coasters and more. FrightFest in Oct. and Holiday in the Park in Dec. Transit Pier at The Wharf 960 Wharf St. SW wharfdc.com w Southwest Waterfront " L'Enfant Plaza, Waterfront Bustling with energy, this pier boasts views of the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial. Has unique features like an adjacent floating stage. capital. Visitors enjoy shopping, entertainment and an international variety of food. United States Botanic Garden 700 Wharf St. SW wharfdc.com w Southwest Waterfront " L'Enfant Plaza, Waterfront The place for events with direct access to the water. The beautiful sculptured fire pit gives guests the ultimate outdoor event experience. Smithsonian Folklife Festival ★ Tudor Place Historic House & Garden RFK Memorial Stadium The National Mall (202) 633-6440 festival.si.edu w National Mall " Smithsonian Each summer the festival presents U.S. and global cultures through music, crafts, food and demonstrations. 2400 E Capitol St. SE (202) 547-9077 eventsdc.com/venues/ rfkstadium.aspx w Capitol Hill " Stadium-Armory Formerly the home of the Washington Redskins, this outdoor arena plays host to a variety of local sporting events, cultural festivities and concerts. Supreme Court of the United States 1644 31st St. NW (202) 965-0400 tudorplace.org w Georgetown " Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom-GWU Uniquely American landmark estate with indoor and garden rooms for unforgettable weddings and corporate and social events. Tours also available. Ad page 72 100 Maryland Ave. SW (202) 225-8333 usbg.gov w National Mall " Federal Center SW A living plant museum located beside the U.S. Capitol, open to the public free of charge from 10 am-5 pm daily. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 1 First St. NE (202) 479-3050 supremecourt.gov w Capitol Hill " Capitol South, Union Station Lectures are given in the courtroom every hour on the half hour 9:30 am–3:30 pm when court is not in session. Free admission. U.S. Capitol & Capitol Visitor Center 100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl. SW (202) 488-0400 ushmm.org w National Mall " Smithsonian This internationally acclaimed museum tells the story of the Holocaust through artifacts, films, photos and oral histories. Rock Creek Park 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. Taste of DC ★ (202) 618-3663 thetasteofdc.org w Downtown The acclaimed culinary festival showcasing the flavors of the nation’s capital. E Capitol St. & 1st St. NE (202) 226-8000 visitthecapitol.gov w Capitol Hill " Capitol South Under the white dome, senators and representatives meet to shape U.S. policy. Free guided tours every 15 minutes in the Rotunda daily 9 am–3:45 pm. Vietnam Veterans Memorial U.S. Military District of Washington Public Affairs Constitution Ave. & Henry Bacon Dr. NW (202) 634-1568 nps.gov/vive w National Mall " Foggy Bottom-GWU The black granite walls of this v-shaped memorial are inscribed with the names of more than 58,209 Americans missing or killed in the Vietnam war. Theodore Roosevelt Island 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. Saint John Paul II National Shrine 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 relics. Free admission and parking. 103 3rd Ave., Bldg. #32 (202) 685-2900 mdwhome.mdw.army.mil w Southwest Waterfront " Waterfront Home of the Army's official ceremonial unit, the 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band (Pershing's Own). Vietnam Women's Memorial U.S. Navy Memorial Toby's Dinner Theatre Signature Theatre 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA (703)820-9771 sigtheatre.org w Virginia " Pentagon City This Tony Award-winning theater is DC's "positively swanky" ( New York Times ) home for contemporary musicals and plays. 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 buffets, salad bar, assorted cakes and ice cream sundae bar. 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, #123 (202) 737-2300 navymemorial.org w Downtown " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Commemorates the men and women of U.S. Navy through a memorial and museum, while offering an ideal venue space for ceremonies and conferences. 21st St. & Constitution Ave. NW (202) 426-6841 w National Mall " Foggy Bottom-GWU Located among trees across from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, this 2,000-lb. bronze statue depicts three service women and one wounded soldier. Visit Frederick Union Station 151 S East St. Frederick, MD (301) 600-4047 (800) 999-3613 visitfrederick.org w Maryland " Shady Grove Less than 45 minutes from DC, offering traditional venues with distinctive character and ambiance. 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE (202) 289-1908 unionstationdc.com w NoMa " Union Station The gateway to the nation's WASHINGTON.ORG | 115
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