w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METRO = SIGNATURE PARTNER SEE & DO 1455 Pennsylvania Ave. NW 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 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 the beautiful cherry trees. Open daily 6AM–Midnight. 65 I (Eye) St. SW (202) 964-8254 rubellmuseum.org/dc w Southwest & The Wharf " Navy Yard-Ballpark Welcome the Rubell Family’s extensive contemporary art collection to the nation’s capital. Come engage with the most compelling artists of our time. Potomac Park 17th St. & Independence Ave. NW nps.gov/wwii/index.htm 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. 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. 1400 Defense Pentagon, Penta-gon Tours Office (703) 697-1776 pfpa.experience.crmforce.mil/ PortalTour/s 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. National World War II Memorial Rubell Museum 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 5 Henry Bacon Dr. NW (202) 634-1568 nps.gov/vive w National Mall " Foggy Bottom-GWU The black granite walls of this v-shaped memorial are inscribed with the names of more than 58,209 Americans missing or killed in the Vietnam war. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Things to Do DC (301) 519-8030 thingstododc.com w DC Metro Area The largest event planning and event hosting group in the DC Area! Old Stone House 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. 600 I (Eye) St. NW (202) 408-3100 sixthandi.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center A center for arts, entertainment, ideas and Jewish life in Washington, DC. Saint John Paul II National Shrine 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 9AM–3:45PM. U.S. Capitol & Capitol Visitor Center 21st St. & Constitution Ave. NW (202) 426-6841 nps.gov/thingstodo/ vietnam-womens-memorial.htm w National Mall " Foggy Bottom-GWU Located among trees across from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, this 2,000-lb. bronze statue depicts three service women and one wounded soldier. Vietnam Women’s Memorial Washington Auto Show The Pentagon Sixth & I 100 Maryland Ave. SW (202) 225-8333 usbg.gov w National Mall " Federal Center SW A living plant museum located beside the U.S. Capitol, open to the public free of charge from 10AM–5PM daily. United States Botanic Garden Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Pl. NW washingtonautoshow.com w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Conven-tion Center Join us and see the newest vehicles, the latest concepts and innovations driving the automotive world. 15th St. & Constitution Ave. NW (202) 426-6841, (800) 967-2283 nps.gov/wamo w National Mall " Smithsonian Built to honor George Washington, the United States’ first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over DC. Check their web page for updates. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (202) 456-7041 nps.gov/whho w Downtown " Farragut West, McPherson Square The home of every U.S. President except George Washington. Tour requests must be made through one’s member of Congress. Washington Monument Pentagon Memorial 1 First 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 9:30AM –3:30PM when court is not in session. Free admission. Supreme Court of the United States 100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl. SW (202) 488-0400 ushmm.org w National Mall " Smithsonian This internationally acclaimed museum tells the story of the Holocaust through artifacts, films, photos and oral histories. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum White House WASHINGTON.ORG 2301 Constitution Ave. NW (202) 257-1700 usip.org w Foggy Bottom " Foggy Bottom-GWU We are a nonpartisan, public institute founded by Congress to help prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict abroad. United States Institute of Peace 105
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