ATTRACTIONS (continued) SEE & DO Luray Caverns Military Women's Memorial A premier memorial and education center in the heart of the National Capital Region. A must-see for visitors. Memorial Ave. & Schley Dr. Arlington, VA 22202 (703) 892-2606 womensmemorial.org w Virginia " Arlington Cemetery Lafayette Square A neighborhood of historic elegance and refinement surrounding the White House. Nearby museums and institutions welcome visitors. 16th & H St. NW (202) 208-1631 nps.gov/places/000/ lafayette-park.htm w Downtown " Farragut West The largest and most popular caverns in Eastern America, this National Natural Landmark is located 90 miles from DC at Shenandoah National Park. 101 C Ave. Hill Rd. Luray, VA 22835 (540) 743-6551 luraycaverns.com w Virginia Marine Corps Memorial Iwo Jima Statue One of the largest bronze statues, this memorial commemorates Marines who have died in battle since 1775. The 32 ft . figures erect a 60 ft . flagpole. Arlington, VA 22101 (703) 289-2500 nps.gov/gwmp/historyculture/ usmcwarmemorial.htm w Virginia " Rosslyn Mount Vernon Trail LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C. Off ers a highly interactive indoor LEGO play experience where families are free to play, explore, craft and laugh together. 6563 Springfield Town Center Ste. 12004 Springfield, VA 22150 (332) 259-6554 legodiscoverycenter.com/ washington-dc w Virginia " Franconia-Springfield The 18.5-mile trail winds along the Virginia side of the Potomac River between Theodore Roosevelt Island and George Washington’s Mount Vernon. 6250 Georgetown Pike McLean, VA 22101 (703) 285-2598 nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/ mtvernontrail.htm w Virginia Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Museum of Illusions DC Library of Congress GUIDE Visit your national library to find historical and cultural treasures that shaped America. Free and open late on Thursdays for Live! at the Library. 10 1st St. SE (202) 707-5000 loc.gov w Capitol Hill " Capitol South, Union Station 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 Let your imagination run wild in mind bending exhibits blending education and entertainment, for all ages. 927 H St. NW (202) 993-5992 moiwashington.com w Downtown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library Museum of the Bible Lincoln Memorial VISIT ORS This grand monument overlooks the Reflecting Pool, the Washington Monument and the US Capitol. Open daily, except Dec. 25. Free. 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir. NW (202) 426-6841 nps.gov/linc w National Mall " Foggy Bottom-GWU Featuring cultural performances and an exhibit on local history, visit the new MLK Library, where art and culture intersect in the heart of Downtown. 901 G St. NW (202) 642-5541 dclibrary.org/eventrentals w Downtown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Metro Center Through interactive exhibits and cutting-edge technology, this museum invites all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible. Ad on Inside Front Cover 400 4th St. SW (866) 430-6682 museumoft hebible.org w Southwest & The Wharf " Federal Center SW Mary McLeod Bethune Statue Lincoln Park Commemorates the life of Mary McLeod Bethune and the organization she founded, the National Council of Negro Women. First headquarters of the council. 1301 E Capitol St. SE (202) 673-2402 nps.gov/cahi/historyculture/ cahi_lincoln.htm w Capitol Hill " Eastern Market National Aquarium Lincoln Park 60 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 OFFICIAL Wild, aquatic worlds are waiting for you just up the road from DC. Visit Baltimore’s Inner Harbor today. Ad page 25 501 E Pratt St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 576-3800 aqua.org w Maryland
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