ATTRACTIONS (continued) SEE & DO Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial National Archives Museum 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 Long View Gallery 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 Home of the original Declaration of Independence, Constitu-tion and Bill of Rights. Hosting engaging historical programs and educational initiatives. 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (202) 357-5000 archives.gov w National Mall " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Luray Caverns 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 * 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 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 Mary McLeod Bethune Statue Lincoln Park National Building Museum The premier destination dedicated to architecture, engi-neering and design. Four blocks from the National Mall. 401 F St. NW (202) 272-2448 nbm.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Judiciary Square National Cherry Blossom Festival * Mount Vernon Trail 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. 1001 F St. NW, (corner of 10th & F St. NW) (202) 942-7300, (866) 823-9565 madametussauds.com/ washington-dc w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Metro Center The 2021 festival will incorporate both virtual and personal experiences to be enjoyed by fans near and far. 1275 K St. NW, Ste. 1000 (202) 661-7584, (877) 44-BLOOM nationalcherryblossomfestival.org w Downtown " Smithsonian National Children's Museum The Mansion on O & O Street Museum Museum of the Bible 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 This new DC museum invites all people to engage with the his-tory, narrative and impact of the Bible. Ad on Back Cover 400 4th St. SW (866) 430-6682 museumofthebible.org w Southwest & The Wharf " Federal Center SW Playful science, technology, engi-neering, arts and math (STEAM) exhibits and virtual programs spark curiosity and ignite creativ-ity in all learners. 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (202) 844-2486 nationalchildrensmuseum.org w Downtown " Federal Triangle Permanent collection of Euro-pean and American paintings, sculpture, decorative arts and works on paper, plus changing exhibitions. Free admission. Ad Page 5 4th St. & Constitution Ave. NW (202) 737-4215 nga.gov w Downtown " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter 42 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE National Gallery of Art Marine Corps Memorial Iwo Jima Statue National Aquarium 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 (703) 289-2500 nps.gov/gwmp/historyculture/ usmcwarmemorial.htm w Virginia " Rosslyn Wild, aquatic worlds are waiting for you just up the road from DC. Visit Baltimore’s Inner Harbor today. Ad Page 25 501 E Pratt St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 576-3800 aqua.org w Maryland National Geographic Museum The museum bringing you interactive exhibitions that illuminate work in science, exploration and storytelling. 1145 17th St. NW
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