ATTRACTIONS (continued) SEE & DO KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL Features a sculptured column of soldiers and a 164 ft. mural inscribed with the words "Freedom Is Not Free." Etched with 2,500 photographic images. 10 Daniel French Dr. SW • (202) 426-6841 nps.gov/kwvm w National Mall " Foggy Bottom-GWU A DC art museum focused on Impressionism, early Modernism and Contemporary sculpture. 2401 Foxhall Rd. NW • (202) 227-2050 kreegermuseum.org w Wesley Heights " Tenleytown-AU LURAY CAVERNS THE KREEGER MUSEUM Eastern America’s largest caverns—just 90 miles from DC near Shenandoah National Park. A must-see National Natural Landmark. Ad on page 55 101 Cave. 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. Route 50 near Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22101 • (703) 289-2500 nps.gov/gwmp/historyculture/usmcwarmemorial.htm w Virginia " Rosslyn 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/nr/travel/wash/dc30.html w Downtown " Farragut West MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL 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 LEGO DISCOVERY CENTER WASHINGTON, D.C. Offers 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 • (571) 506-4322 legodiscoverycenter.com/washington-dc w Virginia " Franconia-Springfield MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL LIBRARY 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 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GUIDE America’s library hosts exhibitions, family programs and live events inspired by a collection of over 178 million cultural and historical treasures. Ad on page 47 10 1st St. SE • (202) 707-5000 loc.gov w Capitol Hill " Capitol South, Union Station This grand monument overlooks the Reflecting Pool, the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol. Open daily, except Dec. 25. Free. 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir. NW • (202) 426-6841 nps.gov/linc w National Mall " Foggy Bottom-GWU MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE STATUE LINCOLN PARK LINCOLN MEMORIAL 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) 690-5185 nps.gov/cahi/historyculture/cahi_lincoln.htm w Capitol Hill " Eastern Market VISIT ORS MILKEN CENTER FOR ADVANCING THE AMERICAN DREAM LINCOLN PARK OFFICIAL 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 More than a museum—70,000 sq.ft. of innovation and storytelling that invites you to find yourself in the American Dream. 730 15th St. NW mcaad.org w Downtown " McPherson Square, Metro Center MOSAIC THEATER COMPANY Produces bold, culturally diverse theater that illuminates critical issues, elevates fresh voices and sparks connection. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE (202) 399-7993 mosaictheater.org w H St. NE " Union Station 56
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