ATTRACTIONS (continued) SEE & DO w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METRO = SIGNATURE PARTNER 1455 Pennsylvania Ave worldwar1centennial.org/ index.php/honor/ national-wwi-memorial.html w Downtown " Federal Triangle Currently under development, the breathtaking memorial will serve to commemorate the 4.7 million Americans who served in WWI. The National WWI Memorial 1400 Defense Pentagon Pentagon Tours Office (703) 697-1776 pentagontours.osd.mil/Tours w Virginia " Pentagon Tours of the Pentagon are available to schools, educational organizations and other select groups by reservation only. 1 Rotary Rd., west side of the Pentagon Grounds Arlington, VA (703) 697-7351 pentagonmemorial.org w Virginia " Pentagon Designed so that the nation may remember and reflect on the events that occurred on September 11, 2001. Free and open to the public. 1600 21st St. NW (202) 387-2151 phillipscollection.org w Dupont Circle " Dupont Circle Works by renowned European and American Impressionists and modern artists – Degas, Matisse, O’Keeffe, Picasso, Renoir and Rothko among them. The Pentagon Pentagon Memorial 140 Rock Creek Church Rd. NW (202) 829-0436 lincolncottage.org w Petworth " Georgia Ave-Petworth Host your next event here. Whether your event is large or intimate, outdoor or indoor, Lincoln’s home can be your home. 800 F St. NW (202) 989-4300 puttery.com/locations/dc w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Metro Center Where fun meets friendly competition and skill comes secondary to a good time, we offer groups a fresh alternative to the putting game. President Lincoln’s Cottage 17th St. & Independence Ave. NW wwiimemorial.com w National Mall " Smithsonian Honoring the 16 million who served during WWII and those who supported the war effort from home. Two 43 ft. arches, a 17 ft. pillar for each state. 1799 New York Ave. NW (202) 626-7439 architectsfoundation.org/ octagon-museum w Downtown " Farragut North, Farragut West Federal Period historic house and temporary White House during the War of 1812. An architecturally unique venue for meetings and events. National World War II Memorial Puttery 1330 19th St. NW (202) 968-1080 swingers.club/us/locations/ washington-dc/venues/ dupont-circle-1 w Dupont Circle " Dupont Circle The ideal venue for a host of occasions ranging from work parties, team building, client entertaining, festive celebrations or simply a night out. Swingers, the crazy golf club – Dupont Circle The Phillips Collection The Octagon Planet Word Museum 3900 Harewood Rd. NE (202) 635-5400 jp2shrine.org w Brookland " Brookland-CUA Breathtaking mosaics. World-class exhibit on life and legacy of Pope John Paul II. Daily Mass. First-class relics. Free admission and parking. 13710 Central Ave. Upper Marlboro, MD (301) 249-1500 sixflags.com/america w Maryland " Downtown Largo Theme park/water park located 20 minutes from DC. Open Apr.–Dec., with rides, coasters and more. Fright Fest in Oct. and Holiday in the Park in Dec. Saint John Paul II National Shrine 1250 Half St. SE (202) 968-1080 swingers.club/us/locations/ washington-dc/venues/ navy-yard w Capitol Riverfront " Navy Yard-Ballpark Step in and discover a world inspired by the British seaside with three crazy golf courses, cocktail bars and street food. Swingers, the crazy golf club – Navy Yard GUIDE 1500 13th St. NW (202) 844-3330 oldkoreanlegation.org/en/ about/welcome w Logan Circle " Shaw-Howard U Located on Logan Circle, this museum is a meaningful space that has witnessed major events in both Korean and American history. 3051 M St. NW (202) 426-6851 nps.gov/olst w Georgetown " Foggy Bottom-GWU The oldest house in Washington, built in 1765 by a cabinet maker. Tours given by Park Rangers. Group tours available. Old Korean Legation Museum in Washington D.C. 925 13th St. NW (202) 931-3139 planetwordmuseum.org w Downtown " McPherson Square, Metro Center Through playful, interactive and unique experiences, visitors of all ages discover the fun of words and language and build literacy skills. North & South of Jefferson Memorial & Tidal Basin (202) 485-9880 w National Mall " Smithsonian Between the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial, the park includes the Tidal Basin and beautiful cherry blossom trees. Open daily 6 am–midnight. Six Flags America George Washington Memorial Pkwy. Rosslyn, VA (703) 289-2500 nps.gov/this w Georgetown " Rosslyn This serene island is a memorial to President Theodore Roosevelt, early champion of conservation. Two miles of trails through forest and wetlands. Theodore Roosevelt Island Potomac Park PL ANNING Old Stone House 1 1st St. NE (202) 479-3050 supremecourt.gov w Capitol Hill " Capitol South, Union Station Lectures are given in the courtroom every hour on the half-hour 9:30 am–3:30 pm when court is not in session. Free admission. Supreme Court of the United States 1644 31st St. NW (202) 965-0400 tudorplace.org w Georgetown " Dupont Circle Georgetown garden gem and historic mansion offering intimate spaces for meetings, retreats, custom tours and corporate entertaining. Tudor Place Historic House & Garden 104 E Capitol St. & 1st St. NE (202) 226-8000 visitthecapitol.gov w Capitol Hill " Capitol South Under the white dome, senators and representatives meet to shape U.S. policy. Free guided tours every 15 minutes in the Rotunda daily 9 am–3:45 pm. U.S. Capitol & Capitol Visitor Center EVENT
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