ATTRACTIONS (continued) SEE & DO 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. Ad on page 43 3900 Harewood Rd. NE (202) 635-5400 jp2shrine.org Planet Word Museum Language comes to life here: a tree that speaks, a globe that listens, a voice-activated wall of a thousand words, a magical library and more. Ad on page 38 925 13th St. NW (202) 931-3139 planetwordmuseum.org Discover this historic house and garden in Georgetown, the 1816 home of six generations of Washington descendants. America’s story lives here. 1644 31st St. NW (202) 965-0400 tudorplace.org Tudor Place Historic House & Garden w Downtown Metro Center w Brookland " Brookland-CUA Sixth & I A center for arts, entertainment, ideas, and Jewish life in Washington, DC. 600 I (Eye) St. NW (202) 408-3100 sixthandi.org " McPherson Square, " Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom-GWU w Georgetown Potomac Park Between the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial, the park includes the Tidal Basin and the beautiful cherry blossom trees. Open daily 6AM–midnight. North & South of Jefferson Memorial & Tidal Basin (202) 485-9880 nps.gov/nama/index.htm U.S. Capitol & Capitol Visitor Center " Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center w Penn Quarter/Chinatown Supreme Court of the United States Free guided tours of the historic rooms of the US Capitol are available Mon.-Sat., 8:30AM-4:30PM. Reservations are recommended, but not required. E Capitol St. & 1st St. NE (202) 226-8000 visitthecapitol.gov w National Mall " Smithsonian President Lincoln's Cottage Gain a deeper understanding of Lincoln when you visit his summer retreat where he lived for 13 months. An award-winning museum, venue and gift shop. 140 Rock Creek Church Rd. NW (202) 829-0436 lincolncottage.org 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 U.S. Navy Memorial Honors the history of the men and women of the U.S. Navy and Sea Services through a commemorative public plaza and museum. 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Ste. 123 (202) 737-2300 navymemorial.org w Capitol Hill w Petworth 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 " Georgia Ave-Petworth Swingers, the crazy golf club–Dupont Circle " Capitol South, Union Station Swingers takes the holy trinity of crazy golf, street food and cocktails and turns it into an incredible social experience with a party vibe. 1330 19th St. NW (202) 968-1080 swingers.club/us/locations/ washington-dc/book-now " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter w Downtown United States Botanic Garden See orchids, palms, cacti and more in the oldest continuously operating public garden in the U.S., established in 1820. Open 10AM-5PM daily, free. 100 Maryland Ave. SW (202) 225-8333 usbg.gov GUIDE VISIT ORS w Dupont Circle Theodore Roosevelt Island " Dupont Circle Congress designated this island as a memorial to President Theodore Roosevelt, early champion of conservation. Explore nearly 2 miles of trails. George Washington Memorial Pkwy. Rosslyn, VA 22209 (703) 289-2500 nps.gov/this w Downtown w National Mall " Federal Triangle " Federal Center SW Rubell Museum OFFICIAL Presents the fresh and dynamic contemporary art collection of the Rubell family. 65 I (Eye) St. SW (202) 964-8254 rubellmuseum.org/dc United States Holocaust Memorial Museum The museum presents Holocaust history through artifacts, photographs, films and oral histories. Timed-entry passes are required Mar.–Aug. Ad on page 25 100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl. SW (202) 488-0400 ushmm.org w Southwest & The Wharf " Navy Yard-Ballpark w Georgetown " Rosslyn w National Mall " Smithsonian 60
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