SEE & DO Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens surrounding the White House. Nearby museums and institu-tions welcome visitors. 16th & H St. NW (202) 208-1631 nps.gov/nr/travel/ wash/dc30.htm w Downtown " Farragut West is located 90 miles from DC at Shenandoah National Park. 101 Cave Hill Rd. Luray, VA 22835 (540) 743-6551 luraycaverns.com w Virginia The 25-acre estate, former home of Marjorie Post, is an urban oasis with a mansion and thirteen acres of formal gardens to explore. 4155 Linnean Ave. NW (202) 686-5807 hillwoodmuseum.org w Upper Northwest " Van Ness -UDC Adopt a cover, test your spy skills and see the largest public collection of espionage-related artifacts. 700 L’Enfant Plaza SW (202) 393-7798 spymuseum.org w Southwest & The Wharf " Federal Center SW, L'Enfant Plaza Library of Congress The Mansion on O & O Street Museum 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. 10 First St. SE (202) 707-5000 loc.gov w Capitol Hill " Capitol South, Union Station 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 omuseum.org/visit w Dupont Circle " Dupont Circle Lincoln Memorial 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. Tidal Basin South End 701 E Basin Dr. SW (202) 426-6841 nps.gov/thje w Downtown " Smithsonian This grand monument overlooks the Reflecting Pool, the Wash-ington 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 Marine Corps Memorial Iwo Jima Statue Lincoln Park 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 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. Rte. 50 Near Arlington Cemetary Arlington, VA (703) 289-2500 nps.gov/gwmp/historyculture/ usmcwarmemorial.htm w Virginia " Rosslyn Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Korean War Veterans Memorial Long View Gallery 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 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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library WASHINGTON.ORG Lafayette Square Luray Caverns A neighborhood of historic elegance and refinement The largest and most popular caverns in Eastern America, this National Natural Landmark Visit the new MLK Library, where art and culture intersect in the heart of Downtown. Featuring cultural performances and an exhibit on local history. 901 G St. NW (202) 642-5541 dclibrary.org/eventrentals w Downtown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Metro Center w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METRO = SIGNATURE PARTNER 51
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