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BOTANICAL GARDENS: The grounds of the Botanic Garden are located on the National Mall across from the U. S. Capitol along First Street, S.W., between Maryland Avenue and C Street. For further information, you may write to the U.S. Botanic Garden, 245 First Street, S.W., Washington, D.C., 20024; or telephone (202) 225-8333. The Conservatory is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING: Located on 14th Street and C Street, N.E., come and see your money being printed. Tours are available Monday through Friday from 9am until 2pm, closed on weekends and all federal holidays. Telephone (202) 874-2187 DC CHILDREN'S MUSEUM: Located at 800 3rd Street, S.W., This is a hands-on museum where children and adults can learn, explore, and have fun. Open daily from 10am until 5pm. Telephone (202) 638-5437 CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL: Stretching from Washington 180 miles to Cumberland Maryland, the former waterborne highway has been turned into a National Park. It is open from dawn until dusk and is an excellent diversion for walking, running, biking, and horse back riding. Some areas have been damaged recently by severe flooding and are closed to the public. CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART: Located at 17th Street and New York Avenue. This is an American Art Museum with a variety of exhibits. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am until 5pm, and Thursday evenings until 9pm. Telephone (202) 638-3211 DUNBARTON OAKS: Located at 1703 32nd Street, N.W. This is the historic site of the negotiations for the creation of the United Nations. The gardens are open daily, from 2pm until 6pm and the museum is open from Tuesday through Sunday from 2pm until 5pm. Both are closed on federal holidays. Admission to the garden: adults-$2, senior citizens-$1, Children under 12 are free. Telephone (202) 338-8278 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION: The entrance is at the rear of the building located at the intersection of E Street and F Street, N.W. Open Monday through Friday, from 8:45am until 4:15, a 45 to 60 minute tour leaves every 15 minutes. Reservations are preferred for groups of more that 15. Telephone (202) 324-3447 FORD'S THEATRE AND LINCOLN MUSEUM: Located on 10th Street between E Street and F Street, N.W. Open every day from 9am until 5pm except Christmas or when matinee or a rehearsal scheduled. Telephone: (202) 426-6924 HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM: Located at 14th Street and Raoul Wallenberg Place, S.W.(formerly 15th Street). Open daily from 10am until 5:30pm, tickets are free, but can be reserved through ticketmaster. Telephone:(202) 488-0400 JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: Located near the Watergate Complex where tours are conducted daily from 10am and 1pm by the Friends of the Kennedy Center. Visitors should go to the Tour Lounge, Parking Level A. The building closes at midnight. Telephone: (202) 416-8340 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS: Located in three buildings on Capitol Hill: the "Jefferson", "Madison", and "Adams" buildings. Tours leave from Madison building at 10am, 10:30am, 1pm, 3pm, and 3:30pm Monday through Friday. The Library asks that groups of over 10 people make reservations 2-3 weeks in advance. Telephone: (202) 707-5458 MOUNT VERNON (VIRGINIA): The home of George Washington is located just 16 miles from downtown Washington at the end of the George Washington Parkway. This historic setting is open every day including Christmas, April through August from 8am-5pm, March, September, October 9am-5pm, November through February, 9am-4pm. Telephone: (703) 780-2000 NATIONAL AQUARIUM: Located on 14th Street between Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues in the U.S. Department of Commerce Building. Tanks of fish, frogs, alligators, and sharks highlight the exhibits. Open daily from 9am-5pm except Christmas. Admission for adults-$2; Senior citizens and children $.75 cents Telephone: (202) 377-2825 NATIONAL ARCHIVES: Located on 8th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. See the original Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Open daily from 10am-5:30; 10am-9pm during the summer months. Telephone: (202) 501-5000 NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART: Located on 4th and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Monday through Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday 11am-6pm. Concerts are held at 7pm on Sundays in the East Garden Court from October-June. Telephone: (202) 737-4215
OCTAGON HOUSE: 18th Street and New York Avenue, N. W. Located by the Farragut West Metro Stop. Architectural exhibits. Served as James Madison's White House following the destruction of the real White House by the British in 1814. The Treaty of Ghent was signed here, ending the War of 1812. Open Tuesday-Friday from 10am-4pm.; Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4pm. Closed Monday. Telephone: (202) 501-5205 OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA (VIRGINIA): Take I-395 South to U.S. Route 1 in Alexandria. Follow the signs to Old Town. You will find the Old Presbyterian meeting house, Gadsby's Tavern and the Torpedo Factory. In addition, there are boutiques, restaurants, cafes and night clubs. PENTAGON: Due to the events of September 11, 2001, tours of the Pentagon have been cancelled indefinitely. Telephone: (703) 695-1776 ROCK CREEK PARK: The World's largest urban park. It runs from Rockville, Maryland to the Potomac River near the Lincoln Memorial. The park runs along a small Potomac tributary. The park provides a wonderful place to walk, run, and bike, along with numerous picnic facilities. The park is open dawn until dusk and parts are open exclusively to non-motorized transportation on the weekends. SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION: Free admission. Most museums are located by the Smithsonian Metro Station. The museums are open daily, except Christmas, from 10am to 5:30pm. Extended summer hours are from 10am to 6:30pm for the Museums of American History, Natural History, and Air and Space only.
STATE DEPARTMENT: Located at 2201 C Street, N.W., by the Foggy Bottom Metro Station. Tours of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms are conducted Monday-Friday at 9:30am, 10:30am, and 2:45pm. Tours are by reservation only. Telephone: (202) 547-3241
U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT: 1400 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Tours conducted on Saturdays at 10am, 10:20am, and 10:40am. Tours are 90 minutes in length. Admission is free. Reservations are required. Telephone (202) 554-5100
THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL: The Capitol is located at the eastern end of the mall and flanked by the House and Senate office buildings, easy access to the Capitol is provided through both the Union Station and Capitol South Metro Stations. Tours are conducted daily from 9am to 3:45pm beginning in the Rotunda. Closed Christmas, New Year's Day, and Thanksgiving. Visit Congressman Burton's office for passes to the House of Representatives and Senate galleries. Children must be at least six years of age to be admitted in the Senate Gallery. In the House, children under 10 are allowed in the gallery if accompanied by an adult. Both galleries are open between 9am and 4:30pm, but may open earlier or close later depending on when the House and Senate are in session. Telephone: (202) 225-2276 THE UNITED STATES NAVAL OBSERVATORY: 34th Street and Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Tours are available Monday evenings at 8:30pm weather permitting. Telephone: (202) 653-1507 WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL: Massachusetts Avenue & Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. Tours run continuously Monday-Saturday from 10am to 3:15pm and on Sundays at 7:30am, noon, and 4pm. Sunday services at 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am, and 4pm. Telephone: (202) 537-6200
WOLF TRAP FARM PARK FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: Located on Route 7 near Vienna, Virginia. The Nation's first National Park for the performing arts offers ballet, opera, the symphony, pop, rock, folk, and jazz. Summer concerts are given in the indoor/outdoor Filene Center. Winter concerts are held inside "The Barn". Telephone: (703) 255-1800 or 225-1900 THE NATIONAL ZOO: Located at 3000 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. and accessible by the Woodley Park Metro Stop. Grounds are open daily from 8am to 6pm from October 16 to April 14 and from 8am to 8pm from April 15 to October 15. Buildings are open from 9am to 4:30pm during the winter months and from 9am to 6pm during the summer months. Phone: (202) 673-4800 or 673-4717 A Short Drive From Washington, D.C.
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METRO TRANSIT: The subway and transit bus system for Washington, D.C. and its surrounding areas. The subway service is limited and expensive relative to New York City. Fare cards can be purchased at each station and with prices based on distance traveled. TOURMOBILE SERVICE: The National Park Service operates guided tourmobiles that travel from Capitol Hill to Arlington National Cemetery and points in between with unlimited reboarding privileges the day of the ticket purchases. The tourmobile runs from 9:30am to 4:30pm daily. Call for more information and rates. Telephone (202) 554-5100 WASHINGTON VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER (Tourist Center): Located at 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. Open from 9am-5pm Monday through Saturday for general information. Telephone: (202) 789-7038
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NATIONAL MALL: The Mall is a large urban green space that is bordered by the
Capitol on the eastern end, Lincoln Memorial on the West, Jefferson Memorial on the South,
and the White House on the North. Along the mall you will find many of the Smithsonian
Museums and several other monuments.
D.C. COMMITTEE TO PROMOTE WASHINGTON: 1212
New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 200. For detailed information on visitor services, tours, and
hotels. Telephone: (202) 724-4091