SEE & DO Black History National Recreation Trail events during development. 1218 16th St. NW (202) 838-3180 chineseamericanmuseum.org w Downtown " Dupont Circle, Farragut North Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center Directing visitors to sites in historic neighborhoods that illustrate aspects of African American history. 1411 W St. SE (202) 619-7222 w Downtown " Anacostia DC Jazz Festival * 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 The DC JazzFest takes over DC with 150+ concerts in 40+ venues citywide, including DC JazzFest at The Wharf. (202) 800-8230 dcjazzfest.org w Capitol Riverfront " Navy Yard DEA Museum C&O Canal National Historical Park Cultural Tourism DC 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 Your gateway to historic neigh-borhoods where museums, parks, theaters and self-guided heritage trails await you. (202) 355-4280 culturaltourismdc.org w Downtown " Metro Center Giving a unique look at America’s connection to drugs and the work of the Drug Enforcement Administration around the world. 700 Army Navy Dr. Arlington, VA 22202 (202) 307-3463 deamuseum.org w Virginia " Pentagon City Decatur House on Lafayette Square DAR Museum The 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 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 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 whitehousehistory.org/ decatur-house w Downtown " Farragut North, Farragut West District Architecture Center DC Black Pride 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 Celebrates the African American, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Held annually during Memorial Day weekend. (202) 737-5767 dcblackpride.org w Downtown 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 WASHINGTON.ORG Dumbarton House DC History Center Chinese American Museum A new museum about Chinese American history, culture and role in the American story. Get a sneak peek. Special hours and Welcoming visitors to explore and connect with local DC history through three exhibits within the historic Carnegie Library. 801 K St. NW (202) 516-1363 dchistory.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Explore life in the early days of the American republic at this hidden gem, a fine 1799 house in Georgetown. Full details and programming on website. 2715 Q St. NW (202) 337-2288 dumbartonhouse.org w Georgetown " Dupont Circle w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METRO = SIGNATURE PARTNER 49
Washington DC Official Visitors Guide Washington DC Official Visitor Guide Fall/Winter 2022: Page 49
