w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METRO tours, daily masses, gift shop, cafe, free parking, Metro. 400 Michigan Ave. NE (202) 526-8300 nationalshrine.com w Brookland " Brookland-CUA * = SIGNATURE PARTNER (202) 737-5767 dcblackpride.org w Downtown See & Do C&O Canal National Historical Park Bike and Roll DC Professionally guided bike and segway tours of DC's National Mall and bike rentals. Top-rated on TripAdvisor; family-friendly. Day and evening. Ad page 81 955 L'Enfant Plaza SW North Building (202) 842-2453 bikeandrolldc.com w National Mall " L'Enfant Plaza 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. 11710 MacArthur Blvd. Potomac, MD 20854 (301) 767-3714 nps.gov/choh w Maryland " Foggy Bottom-GWU DC Jazz Festival * Capital Wheel Black History National Recreation Trail Directing visitors to sites in historic neighborhoods that illustrate aspects of African American history. 1411 W St. SE (202) 619-7222 w Downtown Enjoy the sights and sounds of the nation's capital from 180 ft. over the Potomac River. Take a spin today. 141 American Way National Harbor, MD 20745 (301) 842-8650 thecapitalwheel.com w Maryland " Branch Avenue The Festival takes over DC in June with 150+ performances in more than 40+ venues citywide, including DC JazzFest at The Waterfront. (202) 800-8230 dcjazzfest.org w Capitol Riverfront " Navy Yard Decatur House on Lafayette Square Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle Bureau of Engraving & Printing See millions of dollars printed on a free 40-minute walking tour. The visitor center includes exhibits and a gift shop. Visit bep.gov for details. 14th & C St. SW (202) 874-2330, (866) 874-2330 moneyfactory.gov w National Mall " Smithsonian The mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. Established in 1840. Guided tours by appointment. 1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW (202) 347-3215 stmatthewscathedral.org w Downtown " Farragut North The first neighbor to the White House in 1818, now the National Center for White House History. Rental space available. 1610 H St. NW (202) 842-0917 decaturhouse.org w Downtown " Farragut North, Farragut West District Architecture Center Where architecture meets the city. Exhibitions are free and open to the public. The gallery space and meeting rooms are available for rent. 421 7th St. NW (202) 347-9403 aiadc.com w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum Busch Gardens Williamsburg/ Water Country USA More than 50 thrilling rides and attractions, including Griffon, the world's tallest and first floorless dive coaster. 1 Busch Gardens Blvd. Williamsburg, VA 23185 (800) 343-7946 buschgardens.com/va w Virginia 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. 437 7th St. NW (202) 824-0613 clarabartonmuseum.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Gallery Pl-Chinatown District Pier at The Wharf Cultural Tourism DC By the People Festival * Four-day full-on arts takeover. Experience all art types including interactive visuals, live dance performances and an augmented reality art hunt. Washington, DC halcyonhouse.org/by-the-people w Downtown " Metro Center Your gateway to historic neighborhoods where museums, parks, theaters and self-guided heritage trails await you. 700 12th St. NW, Ste. 700 (202) 661-7581 culturaltourismdc.org w Downtown " Metro Center Central gathering place allows a one-of-a-kind experience nestled between tall masts and offers views of Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial. 101 District Sq. SW (202) 314-5759 wharfdc.com w Southwest Waterfront " L'Enfant Plaza, Waterfront Dockmaster Building at The Wharf DC Black Pride Celebrates the African American, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Held annually during Memorial Day weekend. Intimate glass building with panoramic water views and wrap-around balcony allowing indoor/ outdoor experiences while "floating" over the water. 101 District Sq. SW (202) 314-5759 wharfdc.com w Southwest Waterfront " L'Enfant Plaza, Waterfront WASHINGTON.ORG | 43
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