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Memorials, Monuments, and Museums
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee MemorialLocated on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetary. For information call (703) 557-0613. Metro stop: Arlington Cemetary (Tourmobile Sightseeing Transportation is available) Arlington National Cemetery Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier every hour on the hour & every half hour during the summer months. Narrated bus tours run one half hour after opening to one half hour before closing. Phone:(703) 692-0931; Metro: Arlington CemetaryThe Corcoran Gallery of Art Museum17th Street and New York Avenue, NW - one block west and south of the White House. The main entrance is on 17th Street. Special needs access is at 1701 E Street, around the corner from the 17th Street entrance. Hours: Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 10 am-5pm; Thurs 10am-9pm; Closed Mon-Tues. Adults/$10 fee; Seniors/Students/$8; Military/Children 12 & under/free. Phone: (202) 639-1700; Metro Stop: Four blocks from the Farragut West station or Farragut North station.Department of the Interior MuseumLocated on the first floor of the Main Interior Building at 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC. The U.S. Department of the Interior Museum closed Oct 30, 2009 for a 2-year modernization project. The Museum will continue to offer public programs at other locations in the Main Interior Building on the first Wednesday of every month and the Murals Tour by appointment. For more information or to schedule a tour call (202) 208-4743. The Museum is free of charge. Adults must show a photo ID when entering the Interior building to gain admittance to the Museum. Metro Stop: Farragut West station. Ford's Theatre & Lincoln Museum511 10th Street, NW - 10th Street Between E & F Streets. Telephone: (202) 426-6924. The theatre is open at 9:00 a.m. with the last entrance into the theatre at 4:30 p.m. The box office opens daily at 8:30 a.m. The Petersen House is open daily from 9:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Tickets are free but are required for entrance into Ford's Theatre and the Petersen House. Located below the newly restored Ford’s Theatre (511 10th Street NW), the Museum uses 21st-century technology to transport visitors to 19th-century Washington. The museum’s remarkable collection of historic artifacts are supplemented with a variety of narrative devices—environmental recreations, videos and three-dimensional figures, bringing to light Abraham Lincoln’s presidency and life in Washington, D.C.Metro Stop: Metro Center.The National Building Museum401 F Street, NW, between 4th and 5th streets. Wheelchair access at the G street entrance. Open to the public Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.. Admission is free, however, a donation of $5 per person is suggested. Metro Stop: Judiciary Square - Red line. Telephone: (202) 272-2448.National Mall and Memorial ParksThe sprawling lands of the National Mall & Memorial Parks include the Mall, the public promenade extending from 3rd Street near the Capitol to 14th Street. These are open to the public 24 hours a day with park rangers on duty to answer questions from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Address inquiries to: Superintendent, National Capital Parks-Central, 900 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20242 or call (202) 426-6841. The memorials include the following:
- Jefferson Memorial - South bank of the Tidal Basin - At the Swan Boathouse you can rent a paddle boat to cruise on the Basin. The Smithsonian Metro stop comes out on the National Mall. Phone: (202) 426-6841.
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- Lincoln Memorial - West Potomac Park at the foot of 23rd Street, NW
- Roosevelt Memorial - the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is located at 900 Ohio Drive, S.W., near the Jefferson Memorial and the Potomac River. Metro stop: Smithsonian Metro stop comes out on the National Mall.
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Henry Bacon Drive & Constitution Avenue, NW. Metro Stop: Smithsonian Metro stop comes out on the National Mall.
- World War II Memorial
- Washington Monument
- On the Mall at 15th Street, SW. Tickets are required but are free.The Washington Monument Lodge, located along 15th Street, opens at 8:30 a.m. for distribution of free, same day, timed tickets on a first come first serve basis. One person may pick up as many as 6 tickets as well as select their preferred ticket time from what remains available for that operating day. To reserve tickets ($1.50 service charge per ticket), visit the National Park Service ticket website or call 1.877.444.6777 for individual tickets or 1.877.559.6777 for group reservations. Information: (202) 426-6841. From Labor Day weekend through Memorial Day weekend of 2010, the Washington Monument hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with the last tour beginning before 4:45 p.m. Metro stop: Smithsonian.
National Mall Walking TourExplore the National Mall with this walking tour provided by National Geographic.National Geographic Museum at Explorers Hall1145 17th & M Street. Offers a wide range of programs, including exhibits of famous scientific expeditions, speaker series, films, concerts. Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Phone: (202) 857-7588.National Museum of American Jewish Military History1811 R Street NW. Telephone: (202) 265-6280. Metro: Take Metro's Red Line to Dupont Circle. Leave through the Q Street exit. Walk one block north on Connecticut Avenue to R Street. Turn right and walk east two blocks to 18th Street. Open Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sundays by appointment. Tours can be arranged by contacting the administrator at (202) 265-6280.The National Postal Museum2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE in the Washington City Post Office next to Union Station. Open 7 days a week 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. except December 25. Admission is free. Tour information is available at their web site. Metro: Take Metro's Red Line to Union Station. Leave through the Massachusetts Avenue exit. As you get off the escalator, the National Postal Museum will be to your left.The Smithsonian InstitutionSmithsonian museums in Washington, D.C., are open every day of the year except December 25 with most open from 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Extended Summer hours are determined annually. (check website for specifics). The entrances to the West Building are located on Constitution Avenue at 6th Street, NW, on Madison Drive at 6th Street, NW, and on 4th Street between Constitution Avenue and Madison Drive, NW. The entrance for the East Building is located on 4th Street between Constitution Avenue and Madison Drive, NW. Smithsonian Information Center: (202) 357-2700 (voice) (202) 357-2729 (TTY). Metro: Smithsonian or L'Enfant Plaza.The Textile Museum2320 S Street, NW. Telephone: (202) 667-0441. Admission is free. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Metro Stop: Take the red line to the Dupont Circle stop. Leave the station via the Q Street exit. Walk north on Connecticut Avenue. At the intersection of Connecticut Avenue, Florida Avenue and S Street cross Florida Avenue and go left. Take immediate right onto S Street. Continue walking up S Street 2 long blocks to The Textile Museum on the left. Check website or call for tour information. The United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumJust south of Independence Ave., SW. between 14th Street and Raoul Wallenberg Place (formerly 15th St.). There is an entrance also on 14th street, next to the Bureau of Printing & Engraving. Permanent exhibition is recommended for ages 11 and up. Daniel's Story is recommended for ages 8 and up. The visit will take from an 1 1/2 to 3 hours. ONLY the Permanent Exhibition requires a timed entry pass to begin the self-guided tour of the Museum's primary exhibition. Passes are FREE and are NOT required for the Museum's other exhibitions, memorials, resources and facilities. Exhibitions open 10:00 a.m. – 5:20 p.m. Metro Stop: Smithsonian on the Blue or orange lines exit at 12th and Independence Avenue. Telephone: (202) 488-0400.The United States Navy Memorial and Visitors Center701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 123, Washington, D.C, 20004-2608. The D.C. Metro's Green and Yellow Line stops at Archives-Navy Memorial, steps from our front door. There is a Motor Coach Drop on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, between 7th and 9th Streets, in front of the U.S. Navy Memorial. The U.S. Navy Memorial is home to the Memorial Plaza and the Naval Heritage Center which is open daily 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The United States Capitol BuildingThe Capitol Guide Service conducts free guided tours of the Capitol Monday through Saturday throughout the year. The Capitol Visitor Center is open to the public 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tours are free but tour passes are required. Tours begin at 8:50 a.m. and the last is 3:20 p.m. Tours may be booked online at www.visitthecapitol.gov, through the offices of your senators or representatives or by calling (202) 226-8000. Please call (202) 225-6827 for the latest recorded information on visiting the Capitol. Metro: Capitol South or Union Station.
Note: Tours are subject to cancellations or time changes. Please call the institution in question to verify posted tour information before planning your trip.The White House1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Public tours of the White House are available for groups of 10 or more people. Requests must be submitted through one's Member of Congress and are accepted up to six months in advance. These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (excluding federal holidays), and are scheduled on a first come, first served basis approximately one month in advance of the requested date. You are encouraged to submit your request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available. All White House tours are free of charge. Metro: McPherson Square.
Note: Tours are subject to cancellations or time changes. For the most up-to-date information about touring and visiting the White House, call the 24-hour Visitors Office Info Line at 202-456-7041
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Other Places of Interest and Tours
The Botanic Gardens100 Maryland Avenue, SW. Admission to all public areas are free. The Conservatory is open 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily. Group tours are available by request except Saturday & Sunday or during any shows. Telephone: (202) 225-8333 Metro: Federal Center South West.Bureau of Engraving and Printing14th & C Streets, SW. See how US currency is printed. Provides public tours Monday through Friday continually from 9:00 a.m. - 2 p.m., leaving every 15 minutes. From June to August, additional tours are also offered 2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tickets are required for the free tour from March to September. These tickets can be obtained at the ticket booth on Raoul Wallenberg Place S.W. (formerly 15th St) beginning at 8:00 am. One person can obtain up to 50 tickets. Their website provides more information. Telephone: (202) 874-2330 or 1-866-874-2330 (toll-free). Metro: Smithsonian.The Eisenhower Executive Office BuildingNext door to the White House, the Old Executive Office Building (OEOB) commands a unique position in both our national history and architectural heritage. Designed by Supervising Architect of the Treasury, Alfred B. Mullett, it was built from 1871 to 1888 to house the growing staffs of the State, War, and Navy Departments, and is considered one of the best examples of French Second Empire architecture in the country. Public Tours are available Saturday mornings by advance reservation only. To make a reservation, call (202) 395-5895 between 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Tuesdays or Wednesdays and have available legal name, date of birth, country of citizenship, and Social Security number for each visitor. Metro: Farragut North or Farragut West.The Hall of States Building444 North Capitol Street, NW. This building houses 26 state offices, college/university offices, and association offices. For information call (202) 624-5490.Federal Bureau of InvestigationThe FBI Tour is presently closed. No date has been set for its reopening. Folger Shakespeare Library201 East Capitol St., S.E.; Phone: 202-544-4600 Directions: The Folger is one block from the U.S. Capitol and is accessible by Metrobus. Limited street parking is available. Regularly scheduled, no prior arrangement necessary. Metro: Capitol South or Union StationThe John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsNew Hampshire Avenue at Rock Creek Parkway, NW. Free tours of the Kennedy Center are given by the Friends of the Kennedy Center from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. weekdays and 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. weekends. Tours begin approximately every 10 minutes and are free. Tours feature the Hall of States and Hall of Nations, the Center's main theaters, and dozens of paintings, sculptures, and other artworks given to the Center by foreign countries. For more information and to book group tours (20 or more), call (202) 416-8340 (TTY 416-8524). Foggy Bottom Metro Station. (There is a free shuttle bus which takes visitors from the station to the center).The Library of CongressFirst Street SE between Independence Avenue and East Capitol Street, the Library of Congress houses more than 119 million items, including the papers of 23 presidents of the United States, Thomas Jefferson's rough draft of the Declaration of Independence and the earliest motion picture print. The Thomas Jefferson Building was completed in 1897 and restored to its original splendor in 1997. Visitors can view the Main Reading Room with its magnificent domed ceiling from the Visitors' Gallery. Adults over the age of 18 can utilize the Library's collections once they register as readers in room LM 140 of the Madison Building. Please note that the stacks are closed and that books are requested for use in the appropriate reading rooms. There are guided tours daily, Monday through Saturday, at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 am, 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 pm. (There is no 3:30 tour on Saturdays). Spanish language tours are offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 12:30 pm. All tours start in the Visitors' Center in the Jefferson Building. Researcher hours are not the same for all reading rooms. Be sure to call (202) 707-8000 or visit their web site for complete information.The National Aquarium14th Street between Constitution Avenue & D Street, NW. Tanks filled with fish, frogs, alligators, sharks, etc. Open daily 9-5 with last admission at 4:30 p.m. Tickets range from $7 for general admission to free for children under 2 years old. Telephone: (202) 377-2825.The United States National Arboretum444 acres of trees, shrubs and assorted plants in the northeast section of the District of Columbia. Guide services for organized groups are available. Please make reservations for groups. Entrance: New York Avenue, NE. Metro: Stadium Armory on the Blue or orange lines, then Bus number B-2, B-4, or B-5 to the intersection of Bladensburg Road and R Street, Walk east of R street 300 yards to the R street gate. Telephone: (202) 637-7000.The National Archives7th & Constitution Avenue, NW. Exhibit hours: Refer to the web site for specific information. Metro stop: Archives.The National CathedralOn Mount Saint Alban in Washington, D.C., which is one of the highest points in the city. Guided tours are given Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and Sundays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. except during special events and services. There is a suggested donation of $5.00 per adult and $3.00 per senior/student/military or $15 per family to visit. The grounds tour takes you through the Bishop's Lawn and Gardens. You get many details on the plants and trees in the garden. These tours are given on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., April through October.The National Children's MuseumOpening in 2013 at National Harbor, the National Children's Museum will serve millions of children and their families each year through a new 150,000 square-foot experiential learning center and dynamic online community. In the spring of 2009, the Museum opened the Launch Zone at National Harbor, a 2,700 sq ft space on Waterfront St. Open to the public 7 days a week, the Launch Zone is a place where children can prototype exhibit components and programs, share their ideas about what should be included in the new Museum, and participate in programs related to the Museum's core content areas. The Launch Zone's web site provides more information.The United States Naval Observatory34th Street and Massachusetts Avenue, NW. The U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. conducts a free 90 minute tour of its facilities every Monday night at 8:30 p.m., except on Federal holidays. Individual and group tour passes must be reserved in advance for every Monday night tour. Requests for reservations should be submitted at least 4 - 6 weeks before a scheduled tour. The tour includes presentations about the Master Clock, observations through telescopes (weather permitting), a video presentation on the mission and history of the Observatory, and discussions with staff astronomers. The Observatory is not open to the public at any other time. For tour reservations or for further information please call (202) 762-1467, or e-mail to make reservations at the USNO Public Affairs Office.The PentagonAcross the 14th Street Bridge in Virginia (I-395). Sights to see: the Flag Corridor & Hall of Heroes. Guided 60 minute tours (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday) require reservations in advance. Book online at the above Pentagon link. Telephone: (703) 697-1776 Metro: Pentagon.
Note: Tours are subject to cancellations or time changes. Please call the institution in question to verify posted tour information before planning your trip.The Old Post Office Pavilion1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. National Parks Service offers a self-guided tour of the bell tower with a splendid view of the city. The lines for this self-guided tour are normally much shorter than for the Washington Memorial. Winter Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday and 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sundays. Summer Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday (except Thursdays closing at 7:00 p.m.) and 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sundays and Federal holidays. Telephone: (202) 289-4224 Metro: Federal Triangle or Navy Memorial.The Phillips Collection
1600 21st Street, N.W. The Phillips Collection is located in the Dupont Circle area, one-half block off of Massachusetts Avenue on 21st Street, between Q and R Streets. Offices and Visitor information: (202) 387-2151. Metro Stop: Red line of the Metro to the Dupont Circle Station. Exit to Q street. At the top of the escalator, go left on Q street one block to 21st Street. The museum entrance is located halfway up 21st Street on the left.The Phillips Collection is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with extended evening hours on Thursdays until 8:30 pm, and on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays. Phillips after 5:00p.m. - from 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month, offers a lively mix of jazz performances, food and drink, gallery talks, films, and more. Critically acclaimed Sunday Concerts are at 4:00 p.m. on Sundays from October through May. Check website or call for potential admission fee.
The Department of State2201 C Street, NW. Tours of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms are given at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. Reservations are required and should be made approximately 90 days in advance, due to the large volume of requests. Tours may be arranged by contacting the Department of State Tour Office on (202) 647-3241, fax (202) 647-4232, or TDD (202) 736-4474 between the hours of 8:15 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. weekdays. The State Department Tour Office is closed on weekends and holidays. Metro stop: Foggy Bottom
Note: Tours are subject to cancellations or time changes. Please call the institution in question to verify posted tour information before planning your trip. The Supreme CourtFirst Street & Maryland Avenue, NE. Open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except on Federal holidays. Public lectures are conducted in the courtroom from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every hour on the half hour, except when court is in session. To see the Court in session, wait in two lines outside the building. The lines start forming around 8:30 a.m. so get there early! Telephone: (202) 479-3300. Metro: Capitol South or Union Station. Note: Tours are subject to cancellations or time changes. Please call the institution in question to verify posted tour information before planning your trip.The Department of the TreasuryEntrance through Appointment Center doors located next to the White House on 15th street between F and G streets, NW. This building was built in 1836 and since then has served as the headquarters for the Treasury Department. The free tour includes the history of the Treasury Department and the building's architecture history, including the Andrew Johnson suite, where, in 1865, President Johnson conducted official business for 6 weeks after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. It also includes the beautiful Salmon P. Chase suite, the Cash room (the site for Grant's inaugural reception), and the 1864 burglar proof vault. Hours: Saturday morning, lasting 1 hour. Tour reservations must be made through your representative or senate congressional offices. For hearing impaired tours call (202) 622-0692. Metro: Metro Center.
Note: Tours are subject to cancellations or time changes. Please call the institution in question to verify posted tour information before planning your trip.Voice of America330 Independence Ave; During free guided group tours, visitors learn our history and how VOA has expanded from the shortwave broadcasts of the 1940s to today's AM, FM, television, and Internet. Our central newsroom, radio, and television studios feature prominently in the tours, which are approximately 45 minutes long. Free tours available Monday through Friday (except holidays) 12:00 p.m. .and 3:00 p.m. (no more than 25 people). Reservations are recommended. To schedule a tour, visit our online reservation and ticketing site, which provides an instant overview of available VOA events or call (202) 203-4990. The White House1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Public tours of the White House are available for groups of 10 or more people. Requests must be submitted through one's Member of Congress and are accepted up to six months in advance. These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (excluding federal holidays), and are scheduled on a first come, first served basis approximately one month in advance of the requested date. We encourage you to submit your request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available. All White House tours are free of charge. Metro: McPherson Square.
Note: Tours are subject to cancellations or time changes. For the most up-to-date information about touring and visiting the White House, call the 24-hour Visitors Office Info Line at 202-456-7041. Zoological Park3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW.; The National Zoo is open every day of the year except December 25. Admission is free. Animal Rooms open April - Oct 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.; Animal Rooms open Nov - March 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Phone (202) 673-4800 or 673-4717. Metro stop: Woodley Park
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Plantations and Historic Mansions
Clara Barton National Historic Site Clara Barton National Historic Site is located at 5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, Maryland 20812 off of MacArthur Boulevard adjacent to Glen Echo Park. Glen Echo, Maryland is a suburb of Washington, D.C. near the Bethesda/Rockville areas of Maryland and Arlington/McLean/Tysons Corner areas of Virginia. Clara Barton's Glen Echo, Maryland home was a place of service. It was her house, but she used it as headquarters, warehouse and living quarters for the American Red Cross. The Dumbarton Oaks1703 32nd Street, NW (one block east of Wisconsin Avenue between R and S Streets in Georgetown). Telephone: (202) 339-6401.Mount Vernon Estate and GardensHome of George Washington. Telephone: (703) 780-2000. Metro stop: Take Metro's Yellow Line Train to Huntington Station in Virginia. Exit to the lower level (Huntington Avenue) of the station to catch a Fairfax Connector bus to Mount Vernon.Stratford Hall PlantationBirthplace of Robert E. Lee, Stratford Hall, occupies around 1900 acres along the Potomac River, is still farmed, offers tours and has a public dining room, gift shop, research library, and visitor center. (2 hours from Washington DC)Sully PlantationCompleted in 1799 by Richard Bland Lee, the main house at Sully combines aspects of Georgian and Federal architecture. Richard Bland Lee was Northern Virginia's first Representative to Congress, as well as General Robert E. Lee's uncle. (Just outside Washington DC near the Dulles International Airport).Washington DC Museums Online Tours By Artcom Museums TourThe Octagon House1799 New York Ave., NW (18th and New York). Architectural exhibits. Served as James Madison's White House following the destruction of the real White House by the British in 1814. The Octagon is the oldest Architecture Museum in the country. Telephone: (202) 638-3221. Admission $2/general admission; $1/students. Metro stop: Farragut West or Farragut North
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Sports
Baltimore RavensM & T Bank Stadium: 1101 Russel Street, Baltimore, MD 21230.
Ravens Ticket Office Phone: (410) 261-7283
Ravens Ticket Office Fax: (410) 468-1340
TTY Hearing Impaired Number: (410) 243-9994D.C. United Major League SoccerRFK Stadium: Located at 2400 East Capitol Street, S.E
(202) 432-SEAT in Washington D.C. Ticket Information
(703) 573-SEAT in Virginia Ticket Information
(410) 481-SEAT in Maryland Ticket Information
FedEx Field - Located at 1600 Raljon Road, Raljon, MD 20785-4236.MCI CenterLocated at 7th and F Streets NW, MCI Center is the state-of-the-art home of the NBA's Wizards, NHL's Capitals, WNBA's Mystics, Georgetown Hoyas plus big-time concerts, family shows and sporting events.Baltimore Orioles at Camden YardsOriole Park at Camden Yards: 333 West Camden Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 Westside of Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
Phone: (410) 685-9800
RFK StadiumLocated at 2400 East Capitol Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C.Washington CapitalsMCI Center: Located at 7th and F Streets NW.
For season tickets and partial plans, call (202) 661-5050. For single-game tickets, call TicketMaster: (202) 432-SEAT.Washington NationalsRFK Stadium: Located at 2400 East Capitol Street, S.E.
Tickets may be purchased online, by calling Ticketmaster at (202) 397-SEAT, visiting the RFK Stadium Box Office or any Ticketmaster outlet. Metro stop: Stadium-Armory StationWashington MysticsMCI Center: Located at 7th and F Streets NW
For season tickets & partial plans call (202) 661-5050
For individual game tickets, call TicketMaster at (202) 432-SEATWashington RedskinsFedExField: 1600 Raljon Road, Raljon, MD.
For ticket information call (301) 276-6050 or email
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Washington WizardsMCI Center: Located at 7th and F Streets NW
For season tickets and partial plans call (202) 661-5050.
For single-game tickets, call TicketMaster at (202) 432-SEAT.
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Theaters (Indoor and Outdoor)
Arena Stage6th and Maine Ave, SW. Telephone: (202) 488-3300 or (800) 777-2238.Capitol StepsThe Capitol Steps now perform every Friday & Saturday night at 7:30 pm at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC). Tickets can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (202) 432-7328 or by going to www.ticketmaster.com.Carter Barron AmphitheatreDiscovery TheaterSmithsonian's Arts and Industries Building 900 Jefferson Drive, SW. Performances for young audiences. Telephone: (202) 357-1500.Folger Shakespeare Library 201 E. Capitol Street, SE. Administration: (202) 544-4600; Box Office: (202) 544-7077.Ford's Theatre & Lincoln MuseumSee above information - 511 10th Street, NW. Telephone: (202) 638-2941.Glen Echo Park Located in Maryland, Glen Echo Park is an historic park offering family activies. See the site for specific information. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsNew Hampshire Avenue at Rock Creek Parkway, NW. Free tours of the Kennedy Center are given by the Friends of the Kennedy Center from 10 :00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. They depart from the parking plaza on Level A, and feature the Hall of States and Hall of Nations, the Center's main theaters, and dozens of paintings, sculptures, and other artworks given to the Center by foreign countries. For more information, call (202) 416-8340 (TTY 416-8524). Foggy Bottom Metro Station. (There is a free shuttle bus which takes visitors from the station to the center).Merriweather Post Pavilion10475 Little Patuxent Parkway. Located in Columbia, Maryland between Baltimore and Washington D.C. and is readily accessible from I-95. Performing arts center offers symphonic music, and pop concerts. Ticket Info: (703) 218-6500 in Washington D.C.; (410) 481-6500 in Baltimore; (800) 955-5566 elsewhereThe National Theater1321 Pennsylvania Ave, NW. Telephone: (202) 628-6161.Nissan Pavilion at Stone RidgeSource Theatre1835 14th Street, NW. Location: 1835 14th Street, NW (between S & T Streets, NW, 2 blocks from the U STreet Cardoza Stop on Metro's Green Line). Telephone: (202) 462-1073.The Shakespeare Theatre450 7th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20004-2207. Ticket sales and Subscriber Services: Telephone: (202) 547-1122, Toll-free: 1-(877) 487-8849, TTY: (202) 638-3863 (deaf patrons only), Fax: (202) 638-3869Studio Theater1333 P Street, NW. Box Office: (202) 332-3300.Warner TheaterTheatre Location: 13th & E Streets NW, Washington DC. Mailing Address: 1299 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 111 Telephone: (202) 783-4000. Metro: Metro Center (Red, Orange, and Blue lines) is located 1/2 block north of the Theatre.Washington Ballet3515 Wisconsin Ave, NW. Telephone: (202) 362-3606.Washington Performing Arts Society2000 L Street, NW, Suite. 510, Washington, DC 20036-4907. Telephone: (202) 785-9727 Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts1645 Trap Road Vienna, VA 22182. The nation's first National Park for the performing arts offers opera, symphonic music, pop concerts, jazz and ballet. Only open during warm weather. Price of admission varies depending on program. Telephone: (703) 255-1800.
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Transportation
Baltimore/Washington International Airport - General Information (410) 859-7100Dulles International Airport - General Information (703) 572-2700Washington National Airport - General Information (703) 417-8000Amtrak - (800) USA-RAILMetro(Public Transportation) - 6:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. (days & times vary by route)
Transit Information, Timetable Requests & Parking Information (202) 637-7000
Lost & Found (202) 962-1195Tourmobile ServiceThe National Park Service has concessionaire-operated guided tourmobiles that travel from Capitol Hill to Arlington Cemetery and points in between with unlimited reboarding privileges the day of ticket purchase; call for rates. Tourmobile opearates daily 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone (202) 554-7950 or 628-4844. Traffic Report
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Washington D.C. and Adjacent State Home Pages
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Washington D.C. and Adjacent State Home Pages
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