SEE & DO Quick Find Attractions Attractions Packages Smithsonian Museums Tours & Sightseeing Art Galleries Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries Sports & Recreation Shopping & Spas pg 98 pg 103 pg 103 pg 104 pg 106 pg 106 pg 106 pg 107 C&O Canal National Historical Park Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, VA (703) 235-1530 nps.gov/arho w Virginia " Arlington Cemetery Former home of Robert E. Lee. Open daily 9:30AM–4:30PM. Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Arlington House 11710 MacArthur Blvd Potomac, MD (301) 767-3714 nps.gov/choh w Maryland 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. 141 American Way National Harbor, MD (301) 842-8650 thecapitalwheel.com w Maryland " Branch Avenue Host your next event at Flight Deck at The Capital Wheel. Their stunning outdoor lounge is perfect for corporate events. Visit the website for more. The Capital Wheel 437 7th St NW (202) 824-0613 clarabartonmuseum.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Gallery Pl-Chinatown 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. 1776 D St NW (202) 879-3241 dar.org/museum w Downtown " Farragut North, Farragut West 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. Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum ATTRACTIONS 1925 Vermont Ave NW (202) 667-2667 afroamcivilwar.org w Shaw " U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo This memorial is a sculpture commemorating the more than 209,145 soldiers who served in the United States Color Troupes during the Civil War. 1 Air Force Memorial Dr Arlington, VA (703) 979-0674 afdw.af.mil/afmemorial w Virginia " Pentagon Envisioned as a national place where all people can pause to remember, honor and celebrate the people and the achievements of America’s Airmen. African American Civil War Memorial 1 Memorial Ave Arlington, VA (703) 614-0238, (877) 907-8585 arlingtoncemetery.mil w Virginia " Arlington Cemetery Home to 285,000+ graves, including those of President John F. Kennedy, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and world champion boxer Joe Louis. 1238 Maryland Ave SW artechouse.com w Southwest & The Wharf " Smithsonian A one-of-a-kind arts space and event venue fusing art and technology to create unique and memorable events. Arlington National Cemetery DAR Museum ARTECHOUSE Air Force Memorial 1725 Rhode Island Ave NW (202) 347-3215 stmatthewscathedral.org w Downtown " Farragut North The mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington established in 1840. Guided tours by appointment. Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle DC Black Pride (202) 737-5767 dcblackpride.org w Downtown DC Black Pride, held annually during the Memorial Day weekend celebrates the African American lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. 801 K St NW (202) 516-1363 dchistory.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center Learn about local Washington, DC history. (202) 800-8230 dcjazzfest.org w Capitol Riverfront " Navy Yard With more than 125 performances in 60 venues. The largest music festival in Washington, DC. It’s all things jazz in June. 2118 Massachusetts Ave NW (202) 785-2040 americanrevolutioninstitute.org w Dupont Circle " Dupont Circle Explore Gilded-Age DC at this 1905 Beaux Arts mansion built for Larz and Isabel Anderson, now the headquarters of the Society of the Cincinnati. Anderson House–The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati 400 Michigan Ave NE (202) 526-8300 nationalshrine.org w Brookland " Brookland-CUA Largest Catholic church in North America. Spectacular venue for concerts, music festivals, lectures, receptions and more. Free parking, near Metro. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception 1218 16th St NW (202) 838-3180 chineseamericanmuseum.org w Downtown " Dupont Circle, Farragut North A museum about Chinese American history, culture and role in the American story. Special exhibit hours during development. Chinese American Museum DC History Center 98 EVENT PLANNING GUIDE DC Jazz Festival ★ City Ridge 1411 W St SE (202) 619-7222 w Downtown " Anacostia Directing visitors to sites in historic neighborhoods that illustrate aspects of African-American history. Black History National Recreation Trail 20 Ridge Sq NW (844) 760-0610 w Tenleytown There’s never a dull day at City Ridge. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event and welcoming you to this vibrant community.
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