ATTRACTIONS (continued) SEE & DO 16th & H St. NW, (202) 208-1631 nps.gov/nr/travel/wash/dc30.htm w Downtown " Farragut West Ad page 45 1001 F St. NW (202) 942-7300, (866) 823-9565 madametussauds.com/ washington-dc w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Metro Center Insomnia Escape Room The most exciting escape room in DC with challenging puzzles, detailed interiors and thorough stories. Listed in "10Best Escape Rooms" by USA Today . 2300 Wisconsin Ave. NW (202) 600-0418 insomniaescaperoomdc.com w Glover Park " Tenleytown-AU Library of Congress International Spy Museum Visit the Thomas Jefferson Building and explore America's changemakers with exhibits on women's suffrage, Rosa Parks and socially engaged art. 101 1st St. SE (202) 707-5218, loc.gov w Capitol Hill " Capitol South, Union Station The Mansion on O & O Street Museum Adopt a cover, test your spy skills and see the largest public collection of espionage-related artifacts. Check website for details and hours. Ad page 15 700 L'Enfant Plaza SW (202) 393-7798, (866) 779-6873 spymuseum.org w Southwest/The Wharf " Federal Center SW, L'Enfant Plaza Lincoln Memorial 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 100+ rooms and 70 secret doors. Tours, events, lodging and music. Featured on Mega Mansions . Smithsonian -named top five historic venue to explore. 2020 O St. NW (202) 496-2000, omansion.com w Dupont Circle " Dupont Circle Marine Corps Memorial Iwo Jima Statue Lincoln Park Jefferson Memorial 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, Tidal Basin South End, (202) 426-6841 nps.gov/thje w Downtown " Smithsonian 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 One of the largest bronze statues, this memorial com-memorates Marines who have died in battle since 1775. The 32 ft. figures erect a 60 ft. flagpole. Arlington, VA 22101, (703) 289-2500 nps.gov/gwmp/historyculture/ usmcwarmemorial.htm w Virginia " Rosslyn Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Long View Gallery Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 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 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 This memorial serves as a lasting tribute to all that MLK achieved. Adjacent to the FDR Memorial. Open daily, except Dec. 25. Free. 1964 Independence Ave. SW (202) 426-6841, nps.gov/mlkm w National Mall " Foggy Bottom-GWU 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 40 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE Korean War Veterans Memorial Luray Caverns 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 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 Mount Vernon Trail Lafayette Square Madame Tussauds Washington, DC * A neighborhood of historic elegance and refinement surrounding the White House. Nearby museums and institu-tions welcome visitors. Take an immersive journey through history in the only place you can meet all 45 U.S. Presidents, your favorite celebs, sporting icons and much more. The 18.5-mile trail winds along the Virginia side of the Potomac River between Theodore Roosevelt Island and George Washington's Mount Vernon. 6250 Georgetown Pike McLean, VA 22101, (703) 285-2598 nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/ mtvernontrail.htm w Virginia
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