SEE & DO 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 437 7th St. NW (202) 824-0613 clarabartonmuseum.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Gallery Pl-Chinatown 1610 H St. NW, (202) 842-0917 decaturhouse.org w Downtown " Farragut North, Farragut West District Architecture Center Cookology Culinary School C&O Canal National Historical Park 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 A recreational culinary school whose goal is to inspire people to connect with friends and family through cooking. 4238 Wilson Blvd., Suite 3110 Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 433-1909 cookologyonline.com w Virginia " Ballston-MU 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 Cultural Tourism DC Dumbarton House Capital Wheel 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 Your gateway to historic neigh-borhoods where museums, parks, theaters and self-guided heritage trails await you. 700 12th St. NW, Ste. 700 (202) 355-4280 culturaltourismdc.org w Downtown " Metro Center DAR Museum Explore life in the early days of the republic at this fine 1799 house in Georgetown. Full details on website. Ad page 31 2715 Q St. NW (202) 337-2288 dumbartonhouse.org w Georgetown " Dupont Circle Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle 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 See how Americans lived during the early days of this country through displays of 18th-and 19th-century home furnishings. Free and open to the public. 1776 D St. NW (202) 879-3241 dar.org/museum w Downtown " Farragut North, Farragut West Dream Aero Take the control and power of a Boeing 737 into your own hands with the first-in-the-U.S. full-flight simulator. 7101 Democracy Blvd. Bethesda, MD (240) 224-4885, dream.aero w Maryland " Grosvenor-Strathmore DC Black Pride Chinese American Museum A new museum about Chinese American history and culture and their role in the American story. Get a sneak peek. Special exhibit hours and events during development. 1218 16th St. NW, (202) 838-3180 chineseamericanmuseum.org w Downtown " Dupont Circle, Farragut North Celebrates the African American, lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender community. Held annually during Memorial Day weekend. (202) 737-5767 dcblackpride.org w Downtown Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial DC Jazz Festival * The DC JazzFest (June 12-21) takes over the District with 150+ concerts in 40+ venues citywide, including DC JazzFest at The Wharf, June 20-21. (202) 800-8230 dcjazzfest.org Opening May 2020. Visit the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial to celebrate the General and 34th U.S. President's dedication to liberty, security and peace. 400 Maryland Ave SW (202) 296-0004 eisenhowermemorial.gov/ w National Mall " L'Enfant Plaza WASHINGTON.ORG Emancipation Memorial Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum 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. Decatur House on Lafayette Square The first neighbor to the White House in 1818, now the National Center for White House History. Rental space available. Built almost entirely with funds donated by former slaves, this bronze statue shows Lincoln with the Emancipation Proclamation in his hand. E Capitol St. NE, Lincoln Park (202) 690-5155 nps.gov/nr/travel/ wash/dc87.htm w Capitol Hill " Eastern Market w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METRO = SIGNATURE PARTNER 37
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