SEE & DO ATTRACTIONS (Continued) w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METR O International Spy Museum * Adopt a cover, test your spy skills and see the largest public collection of espionage-related artifacts. Check spymuseum.org for details and hours. 700 L'Enfant Plaza SW (202) 393-7798, (866) 779-6873 spymuseum.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown * = SIGNATURE PARTNER Heurich House Museum Built 1892-94 for German immigrant and local brewer Christian Heurich. Guided tours Thurs.–Sat. at 11:30 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm. Closed January. 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW (202) 429-1894 heurichhouse.org w Dupont Circle " Dupont Circle (202) 707-5218 loc.gov w Capitol Hill " Capitol South, Union Station Lincoln Memorial Jefferson Memorial Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital A renovated Civil War-era venue with historic details and modern services. Home to various educational and cultural programs and exhibits. 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE (202) 549-4172, (202) 499-6449 hillcenterdc.org w Capitol Hill " Eastern Market The 19-ft.-tall statue of the third U.S. President is surrounded by passages from the Declaration of Independence and other Jefferson writings. 701 E Basin Dr. SW (202) 426-6841 nps.gov/thje w Downtown " Smithsonian This grand monument overlooks the Reflecting Pool, the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol. Open daily, except Dec. 25. Free. 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir. NW (202) 426-6841 nps.gov/linc w National Mall " Foggy Bottom-GWU Lincoln Park Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 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 Thousands of water plants, water lilies, lotuses, water hyacinths and bamboo grow in ponds along the Anacostia River. Flowers bloom May to early fall. 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE (202) 426-6905 nps.gov/keaq w Anacostia " Deanwood This historic park celebrates the abolition of slavery in DC. The park features the Emancipation and Mary McLeod Bethune Memorials. 11th & E Capitol St. NE (202) 690-5185 nps.gov/cahi/historyculture/ cahi_lincoln.htm w Capitol Hill " Eastern Market Long View Gallery Korean War Veterans Memorial Historic Congressional Cemetery Founded in 1807 and considered the country's first national cemetery. It's 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 Features a sculptured column of soldiers and a 164 ft. mural inscribed with the words "Freedom Is Not Free." Etched with 2,500 photographic images. 10 Daniel French Dr. SW (202) 426-6841 nps.gov/kwvm w National Mall " Foggy Bottom-GWU Opened in 2006 and has since grown to be the largest contem-porary art gallery in DC showcas-ing diverse emerging pieces from abstract to photo-realism. 1234 9th St. NW (202) 232-4788 longviewgallerydc.com w Shaw " Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center Luray Caverns Lafayette Square The History of Cannabis Museum An education center that chronicles the inception of the industry to the modern-day era. 2822 Georgia Ave. NW (202) 751-0846 thcmuseum.org w Petworth " Georgia Ave. Petworth A neighborhood of historic elegance and refinement surrounding the White House. Nearby museums and institutions welcome visitors. 16th & H St. NW (202) 208-1631 w Downtown " Farragut West The largest and most popular caverns in Eastern America, this National Natural Landmark is located 90 miles from DC at Shenandoah National Park. 101 Cave Hill Rd. Luray, VA 22835 (540) 743-6551 luraycaverns.com w Virginia Madame Tussauds Washington, DC * Library of Congress Visit the Thomas Jefferson Building, known for its magnificent 19th-century architecture and decoration and changing historical exhibitions. 101 1st St. SE 46 | OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE Take an immersive journey through history in the only place you can meet all 44 U.S. Presidents, your favorite celebs, sporting icons and much more. Ad page 59 1001 F St. NW (202) 942-7300, (866) 823-9565 madametussauds.com/ washington-dc w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Metro Center
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