ATTRACTIONS (continued) SEE & DO Planet Word Museum Saint John Paul II National Shrine Breathtaking mosaics, engaging interactive exhibit on Pope John Paul II, daily mass and first-class relic. Free admission. Parking for cars and buses. 3900 Harewood Rd. NE (202) 635-5400 jp2shrine.org w Brookland " Brookland-CUA The Octagon The museum of the Architects Foundation, demonstrating the value architecture brings to culture. Check their website for information. 1799 New York Ave. NW (202) 626-7439 architectsfoundation.org/ octagon-museum w Downtown " Farragut North, Farragut West Old Korean Legation Museum in Washington D.C. Located on Logan Circle, this museum is a meaningful space that has witnessed major events in both Korean and American history. 1500 13th St. NW (202) 844-3330 oldkoreanlegation.org/en/ about/welcome w Logan Circle " Shaw-Howard U Language comes to life across three floors of hands-on, interactive exhibits, including a joke gallery, a karaoke room, a magical library and more. Ad page 39 925 13th St. NW (202) 931-3139 planetwordmuseum.org w Downtown " McPherson Square, Metro Center Six Flags America Potomac Park Between the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial, the park includes the Tidal Basin and the beautiful cherry trees. Open daily 6AM–midnight. North & South of Jefferson Memorial & Tidal Basin (202) 485-9880 w National Mall " Smithsonian Theme park and water park located eight miles east of DC. Open Mar. through Oct., with rides, ten coasters, water slides, two kids’ areas and more. Ad page 69 13710 Central Ave. Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 (301) 249-1500 sixflags.com/america w Maryland " Downtown Largo Supreme Court of the United States Lectures are given every hour on the half-hour 9:30AM–3:30PM when court is not in session. Open Mon.–Fri. 9:30AM–4:30PM. Free admission. 1 1st St. NE (202) 479-3050 supremecourt.gov w Capitol Hill " Capitol South, Union Station Old Stone House President Lincoln's Cottage GUIDE Built in 1765 by a cabinet maker, this is the oldest house in DC. Come for a ranger-led tour Wed.–Sun., 10AM–4PM except federal holidays. 3051 M St. NW (202) 426-6851 nps.gov/olst w Georgetown " Foggy Bottom-GWU Gain new perspectives on Abraham Lincoln when you visit his beloved presidential summer retreat where he drafted the Emancipation Proclamation. 140 Rock Creek Church Rd. NW (202) 829-0436 lincolncottage.org w Petworth " Georgia Ave-Petworth Pentagon Memorial VISIT ORS Remember and reflect on the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Free and open to the public 24/7. 1 Rotary Rd. Arlington, VA 20301 (703) 697-7351 pentagonmemorial.org w Virginia " Pentagon Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Safely experience DC’s World Trade Center near popular downtown attractions. Home to events, activities and dining. Metro and parking on-site. 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (202) 312-1300 rrbitc.com w Downtown " Federal Triangle Swingers, the crazy golf club – Dupont Circle Taking crazy golf from the 1920’s British countryside and adding gourmet street food, craft cocktails and DC’s best DJs. 1330 19th St. NW (202) 968-1080 swingers.club/us/locations/ washington-dc/book-now w Dupont Circle " Dupont Circle The Phillips Collection Theodore Roosevelt Island 64 Modern and contemporary art in a personal setting. Works by Renoir, Rothko, Picasso and O’Keeffe are among many stunning pieces that fill the museum. Ad page 21 1600 21st St. NW (202) 387-2151 phillipscollection.org w Dupont Circle " Dupont Circle Rubell Museum Welcome the Rubell Family’s extensive contemporary art collection to the nation’s capital. Come engage with the most compelling artists of our time. 65 I (Eye) St. NW (202) 964-8254 rubellmuseum.org/dc w DC " Navy Yard-Ballpark Congress designated this island as a memorial to President Theodore Roosevelt, early champion of conservation. Explore nearly two miles of trails. George Washington Memorial Pkwy. Rosslyn, VA 22209 (703) 289-2500 nps.gov/this w Georgetown " Rosslyn OFFICIAL
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