SEE & DO Giant National Capital BBQ Battle * 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 Lincoln Memorial This event continues as one of the largest food/music festivals in the country. Visit online for more information. 3rd to 7th St. Pennsylvania Ave. NW (202) 828-3099 bbqindc.com w Downtown " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Great Falls Park Park open dawn to dusk. Visitor center open 10AM–5PM Mon.–Fri., 10AM–6PM weekends. Winter hours 10AM–4PM. Admission $5. 9200 Old Dominion Dr. McLean, VA 22066 (703) 285-2965 nps.gov/grfa w Virginia 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 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 Lincoln Park Kings Dominion Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital A vibrant home for culture, education and city life on Capitol Hill. 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE (202) 549-4172 hillcenterdc.org w Capitol Hill " Eastern Market Movie theme park with more than 100 rides, shows and attrac-tions open daily. Call for exact operating days and hours. 16000 Theme Park Way Doswell, VA 23047 (804) 876-5000 kingsdominion.com w Virginia This historic park celebrates the abolition of slavery in DC. The park features the Emancipa-tion 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 Luray Caverns Korean War Veterans Memorial Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens The twenty-five 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. Check spymuseum.org for details and hours. 700 L’Enfant Plaza SW (202) 393-7798 spymuseum.org w Southwest & The Wharf " Federal Center SW, L'Enfant Plaza 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 The Mansion on O & O Street Museum Lafayette Square International Spy Museum A neighborhood of historic elegance and refinement 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 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 Marine Corps Memorial Iwo Jima Statue WASHINGTON.ORG Library of Congress Jefferson Memorial The 19-foot-tall statue of the third U.S. President is 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 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. Route 50 near Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, VA 22101 (703) 289-2500 nps.gov/gwmp/historyculture/ usmcwarmemorial.htm w Virginia " Rosslyn w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METRO = SIGNATURE PARTNER 65
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