ATTRACTIONS (continued) SEE & DO ART MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAS, ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES (OAS) Holds one of the world’s leading collections of modern and contemporary art from the Western Hemisphere. 201 18th St. NW • (202) 370-0149 museum.oas.org w National Mall " Farragut North, Farragut West Nearly a decade in DC, ARTECHOUSE is an award-winning destination, exploring the limitless possibilities of tech, creativity and innovation. 1238 Maryland Ave. SW artechouse.com w Southwest & The Wharf " Smithsonian The oldest arts nonprofit in the nation’s capital, preserving the historic former home of President James Monroe. 2017 I (Eye) St. NW • (202) 331-7282 artsclubofwashington.org w Foggy Bottom " Foggy Bottom-GWU, Farragut West CAPITAL JEWISH MUSEUM Discover DC’s Jewish history. Free admission for ongoing exhibitions, Wed.–Sun., 10AM–5PM. 575 3rd St. NW • (202) 789-0900 capitaljewishmuseum.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Judiciary Square ARTECHOUSE THE CAPITAL WHEEL Enjoy the sights and sounds of the nation’s capital from 180 ft. over the Potomac River. Take a spin today. 141 American Way, National Harbor, MD 20745 (301) 842-8650 thecapitalwheel.com w Maryland " Branch Ave ARTS CLUB OF WASHINGTON CATHEDRAL OF ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLE The mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. Established in 1840. Guided tours by appointment. 1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW • (202) 347-3215 stmatthewscathedral.org w Downtown " Farragut North BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CITY RIDGE Largest Catholic church in the U.S.; Top 10 in the world. Stunning art and architecture, tours, daily masses, gift shop, cafe, free parking, Metro. Ad on page 65 400 Michigan Ave. NE • (202) 526-8300 nationalshrine.org w Brookland " Brookland-CUA There’s never a dull day at City Ridge. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event and welcoming you to this vibrant community. 20 Ridge Sq. NW cityridgedc.com w Tenleytown " Tenleytown-AU BLACK HISTORY NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL Directing visitors to sites in historic neighborhoods that illustrate aspects of African American history. 1411 W St. SE • (202) 619-7222 nps.gov/thingstodo/explore-the-black-heritage-trail.htm w DC Metro Area " Anacostia GUIDE BLACK SHERIFFS’ MEMORIAL Explore the boarding house that served as Clara Barton’s home during and after the Civil War and discover the story of her Missing Soldiers Office. 437 7th St. NW • (202) 824-0613 clarabartonmuseum.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Gallery Pl-Chinatown CLARA BARTON MISSING SOLDIERS OFFICE MUSEUM VISIT ORS QR-guided exhibit honoring pioneering African American sheriffs and their legacy in advancing justice and public safety. 4435 19th Place NE • (202) 415-9455 blacksheriffsmemorial.com w Brookland " Brookland-CUA DAR MUSEUM C&O CANAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK The National Park Service invites you to travel back to the 1870s on a mule-drawn canal boat. Hear stories of those who worked on the C&O Canal. 11710 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac, MD 20854 (301) 767-3714 nps.gov/choh w Maryland " Foggy Bottom-GWU Explore, discover and investigate the American home with 31 period rooms, 3 galleries and rotating exhibitions. Free and open to the public. Ad on page 67 1776 D St. NW • (202) 879-3241 dar.org/museum w Foggy Bottom " Farragut North, Farragut West DEA MUSEUM 52 OFFICIAL Bringing you a unique look at America’s connection to drugs and the work of the Drug Enforcement Administration around the world. 700 Army Navy Dr. • (202) 307-3463 museum.dea.gov w Virginia " Pentagon City
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