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Our nation’s capital is one of the world’s foremost cities for history, architecture, art, entertainment, and sports. Across the city there are countless exciting and educational opportunities for people of all ages and interests. Below you will find information to help you make your trip as easy and enjoyable as possible.
During your visit, remember to stop by my Washington, D.C. office to meet me and my staff and discuss our favorite Washington, D.C. attractions. My office is open from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
I hope you enjoy your visit!
Monuments
Museums
Entertainment
Sports
Transportation
Useful Resources
Monuments
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The Arlington National Cemetery
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Location
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Arlington, VA
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Metro Stop
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Arlington National Cemetery, Blue
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Phone Number
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(703) 607-8000
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Admission
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Free. Narrated bus tour-Adults-$2.75 and Children-$1.25 (The buses run one half hour after opening to one half hour before closing.)
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Hours
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Daily-October - March from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and April - September from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Web Address
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http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org
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The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
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Location
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West Potomac Park, between the Tidal Basin and the Potomac River
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Metro Stop
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Smithsonian (20 minute walk), Orange/Blue
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Phone Number
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(202) 426-6841
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Admission
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Free
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Hours
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Daily-8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
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Web Address
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http://www.nps.gov/fdrm/home.htm
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The Iwo Jima Statue (Marine Corps Memorial)
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Location
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Route 50 near Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
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Metro Stop
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Rosslyn, Orange/Blue
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Phone Number
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(703) 289-2500
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Admission
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Free
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Hours
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Daily-24 hours
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Web Address
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http://www.iwojima.com
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The Jefferson Memorial
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Location
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South bank of the Tidal Basin
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Metro Stop
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Smithsonian, Orange/Blue
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Phone Number
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(202) 426-6821
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Admission
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Free
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Hours
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Daily-8:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
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Web Address
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http://www.nps.gov/thje/
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The Lincoln Memorial
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Location
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West Potomac Park at the foot of 23rd St, NW
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Metro Stop
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Foggy Bottom – GWU, Orange/Blue
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Phone Number
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(202) 426-6895
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Admission
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Free
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Hours
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Daily-24 hours
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Web Address
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http://www.nps.gov/linc/
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The United States Navy Memorial and Visitors Center
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Location
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701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
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Metro Stop
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Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Green/Yellow
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Phone Number
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(202) 737-2300
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Admission
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Free
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Hours
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March 1 - October 31, Visitors Center is open Monday -Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. November 1- February 28, open Tuesday - Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
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Web Address
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http://www.navymemorial.org/
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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Location
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Henry Bacon Dr and Constitution Ave, NW
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Metro Stop
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Foggy Bottom – GWU, Orange/Blue
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Phone Number
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(202) 426-6841
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Admission
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Free
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Hours
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Daily-8:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
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Web Address
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http://www.thewall-usa.com/
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The Washington Monument
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Location
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On the Mall at 15th St, NW
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Metro Stop
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Smithsonian, Orange/Blue
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Phone Number
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(202) 426-6841
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Admission
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Tickets are required to enter the Washington Monument. Reservations for the Washington Monument may be made between 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. EST by calling (800) 967-2283 or over the internet at www.reservations.nps.gov. Tickets can be reserved from 24 hours up to 5 months in advance. Those making advance reservations will be charged $1.50 per ticket, plus a $0.50 service charge per order. Free same-day tickets are distributed from the kiosk on the Washington Monument grounds at 15th St and Madison Dr on a first-come, first-served basis. Hours for the kiosk are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Hours
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Open April – September, 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. the rest of the year.
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Web Address
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http://www.nps.gov/wamo/
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Museums
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The Capital Children's Museum
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Location
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The entire city block at 3rd and H St, NE (About three blocks behind Union Station at 800 3rd St, NE)
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Metro Stop
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Union Station, Red
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Phone Number
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(202) 675-4120
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Admission
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Adults-$6.00, Children under age 2 and members of the museum-Free
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Hours
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10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily
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Web Address
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http://www.ccm.org
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The Corcoran Gallery of Art Museum
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Location
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17th St and New York Ave, NW
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Metro Stop
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Farragut West and Farragut North, Orange/Blue, Red
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Phone Number
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(202) 639-1700
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Admission
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Adults-$5.00, Senior Citizens-$4.00, Students-$1.00 and Family groups of one or two parents and children under 18-$8.00, Members and Children under 12-Free. Free-Mondays all day, and Thursdays after 5
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Hours
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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
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Web Address
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http://www.corcoran.org
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Ford's Theater and the Lincoln Museum
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Location
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10th St between E and F St, NW
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Metro Stop
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Metro Center, Red/Orange/Blue
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Phone Number
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Box Office-(202) 347-4833
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Admission
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Price of admission varies depending on the program.
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Hours
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Daily-9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Web Address
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http://www.fordstheatre.org
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The National Aquarium
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Location
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14th St, between Constitution Ave and D St, NW
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Metro Stop
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Federal Triangle, Orange/Blue
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Phone Number
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(202) 377-2825
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Admission
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Adults-$3.50, Senior Citizens and Military-$3.00, Children-$1.00 and Children under 2-Free
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Hours
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Daily-9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Web Address
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http://www.nationalaquarium.com
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The National Archives
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Location
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7th and Pennsylvania Ave, NW
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Metro Stop
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Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Green/Yellow
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Phone Number
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(202) 501-5205
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Admission
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Free
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Hours
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Daily-10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Web Address
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http://www.archives.gov
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The National Building Museum
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Location
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401 F St, NW, between 4th and 5th St
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Metro Stop
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Judiciary Square, Red
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Phone Number
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(202) 272-2448
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Admission
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Free
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Hours
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Monday - Saturday-10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday-11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Web Address
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http://www.nbm.org/index.html
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The National Gallery of Art
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Location
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6th and Constitution Ave, NW
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Metro Stop
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Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Green/Yellow
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Phone Number
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(202) 737-4215
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Admission
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Free
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Hours
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Daily-10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday-11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Web Address
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http://www.nga.gov
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The National Geographic Society
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Location
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17th and M St, NW
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Metro Stop
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Farragut North, Red
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Phone Number
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(202) 857-7588
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Admission
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Free
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Hours
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Monday - Saturday-9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday-10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Web Address
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http://www.nationalgeographic.com/explorer/map.html
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The National Postal Museum
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Location
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2 Massachusetts Ave, NE, in the Washington City Post Office Building on Capitol Hill (Next to Union Station)
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Metro Stop
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Union Station, Red
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Phone Number
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(202) 357-1300
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Admission
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Free
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Hours
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Daily-10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Web Address
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http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu
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The Phillips Collection
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Location
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1600 21st St, NW
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Metro Stop
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Dupont Circle, Red
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Phone Number
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(202) 387-2151
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Admission
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Adults-$8.00, Students and Persons 62 and over-$6.00. No charge for persons 18 and under, or Museum Members.
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Hours
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Tuesday - Saturday-10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday Extended Hours-10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday-12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Web Address
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http://www.phillipscollection.org/
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The Smithsonian Institution
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Metro Stop
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Smithsonian, Orange/Blue
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Phone Number
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(202) 357-2700
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Admission
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Free
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Hours
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Daily-10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Web Address
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http://www.si.edu
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Museums
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Anacostia Museum for African American History and Culture - 1901 Fort Pl, SE
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Arts and Industries Building - 900 Jefferson Dr, SW
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Freer Gallery of Art - Jefferson Dr and 12th St, SW
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden - Independence Ave and 7th St, SW
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National Air and Space Building - Independence Ave and 7th St, SW
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National Gallery of Art - 6th and Constitution Ave, NW
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National Museum of African Art - 950 Independence Ave, SW
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National Museum of American Art - 8th and G St, NW
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National Museum of American History - 14th St and Constitution Ave, NW
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National Museum of Natural History - 10th St and Constitution Ave, NW
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National Portrait Gallery - 8th and F St, NW
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National Postal Museum - 2 Massachusetts Ave, NE
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Renwick Gallery - Pennsylvania Ave and 17th St, NW
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Sackler Gallery - 1050 Independence Ave, SW
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Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle Building) - 1000 Jefferson Dr, SW
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The Textile Museum
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Location
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2320 S St, NW
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Metro Stop
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Dupont Circle, Red
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Phone Number
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(202) 667-0441
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Admission
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Free (Suggested Donation-$5.00)
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Hours
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Monday - Saturday-10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday-1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Web Address
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http://www.textilemuseum.org
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The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
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Location
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100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl, SW (Off 15th St between Maine Ave and Independence Ave)
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Metro Stop
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Smithsonian, Orange/Blue
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Phone Number
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(202) 488-0400
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Admission
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Timed passes are necessary for visiting the Permanent Exhibition - The Holocaust- and can be obtained at the Museum on the day of your visit or in advance by calling Tickets.com at (800) 400-9373. Each day, the Museum distributes on a first-come first-served basis a large but limited number of timed entry passes for use that same day. No passes are necessary for entering the Museum building. Even if you cannot get Permanent Exhibition passes for the day you want to come, you are invited to visit and take advantage of the Museum's many other learning opportunities. Passes are necessary for entry to the Anne Frank The Writer exhibition. For advance passes please visit Tickets.com or call (800) 400-9373.
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Hours
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Daily-10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Web Address
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http://www.ushmm.org
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Entertainment
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Arena Stage
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Location
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1101 6th St, SW (6th and Maine Ave, SW)
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Metro Stop
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Waterfront-SEU, Green
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Phone
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(202) 488-4377, (202) 488-3300
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Admission
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Price of admission varies depending on the program.
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Web Address
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http://www.arena-stage.org/
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Discovery Theater
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Location
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900 Jefferson Dr, SW
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Metro Stop
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Smithsonian, Orange/Blue
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Phone
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(202) 357-1500
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Admission
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Price of admission varies depending on the program.
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Web Address
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http://www.discoverytheater.si.edu/
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Ford's Theater
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Location
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511 10th St, NW
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Metro Stop
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Metro Center, Red/Orange/Blue
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Phone
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(202) 347-4833
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Admission
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Price of admission varies depending on the program.
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Web Address
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http://www.fordstheatre.org
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
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Location
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New Hampshire Ave at the Rock Creek Parkway, NW
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Metro Stop
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Foggy Bottom – GWU, Orange/Blue
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Phone
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(800) 444-1324, (202) 467-4600
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Admission
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Price of admission varies depending on the program.
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Web Address
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http://www.kennedy-center.org
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Merriweather Post Pavilion
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Location
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10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD
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Metro Stop
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No stops within the vicinity
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Phone
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(703) 218-6500
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Toll Free
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(800) 955-5566
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Admission
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Price of admission varies depending on the program.
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Web Address
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http://www.merriweathermusic.com/
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National Theatre
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Location
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1321 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
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Metro Stop
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Metro Center, Red/Orange/Blue
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Phone
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(888) 268-2020, (202) 628-6161
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Web Address
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http://www.nationaltheatre.org
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Shakespeare Theatre
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Location
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450 7th St, NW
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Metro Stop
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Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Green/Yellow
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Phone
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(202) 547-1122
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Web Address
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http://www.shakespearedc.org
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Source Theater
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Location
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1835 14th St, NW
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Metro Stop
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U Street – Cardozo, Green/Yellow
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Phone
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(202) 462-1073
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Web Address
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http://www.sourcedc.org
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Studio Theatre
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Location
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1333 P St, NW
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Metro Stop
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Dupont Circle, Red
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Phone
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(202) 332-3300
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Web Address
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http://www.studiotheatre.org
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Washington Ballet
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Location
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3515 Wisconsin Ave, NW
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Metro Stop
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Cleveland Park, Red (approx. 1 mile walk)
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Phone
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(202) 362-3606
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Web Address
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http://www.washingtonballet.org/
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Washington Performing Arts Society
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Location
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2000 L St Suite 810, NW
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Metro Stop
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Farragut West, Orange/Blue
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Phone
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(202) 833-9800
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Web Address
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http://www.wpas.org
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Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts
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Location
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Virginia Route 7 near Vienna, VA
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Metro Stop
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No stops within the vicinity
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Phone
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(703) 255-1860
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Hours
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Open during the warm weather months.
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Web Address
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http://www.wolf-trap.org
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Sports
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Baltimore Orioles
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Location
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Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W Camden St Baltimore, MD
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Metro Stop
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None
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Phone Number
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(410) 685-9800
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Web Address
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http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com
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D.C. United
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Location
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RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St, SE
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Metro Stop
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Stadium – Armory, Orange/Blue
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Phone Number
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(202) 547-9077
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Web Address
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http://www.dcunited.com
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Washington Capitals
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Location
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Verizon Center, 601 F St, NW
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Metro Stop
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Gallery Place-Chinatown, Red/Green/Yellow
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Phone Number
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(202) 432-7328
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Web Address
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http://www.washingtoncaps.com/
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Washington Mystics
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Location
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Verizon Center, 601 F St, NW
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Metro Stop
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Gallery Place-Chinatown, Red/Green/Yellow
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Phone Number
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(202) 397-7328
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Web Address
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http://www.wnba.com/mystics
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Washington Nationals
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Location
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Nationals Park, 1500 Capitol St, SE
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Metro Stop
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Navy Yard, Green
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Phone Number
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(202) 675-6287
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Web Address
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http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/
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Washington Redskins
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Location
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FedEx Field, Prince George's, MD 20785
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Metro Stop
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Largo Town Center, Blue (Walk little over a mile)
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Phone Number
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(301) 276-6050
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Web Address
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http://www.redskins.com
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Washington Wizards
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Location
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Verizon Center 601 F St, NW
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Metro Stop
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Gallery Place-Chinatown, Red/Green/Yellow
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Phone Number
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(202) 661-5050
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Web Address
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http://www.nba.com/wizards
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Transportation
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Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
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Location
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BWI Airport, MD
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Phone Number
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General Information-(800)I-FLY-BWI, and Amtrak to BWI-(800)USA-RAIL
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Web Address
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http://www.bwiairport.com
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Dulles International Airport (IAD)
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Location
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Chantilly, VA
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Phone Number
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General Information-(703) 572-2700
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Web Address
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http://www.metwashairports.com/Dulles/
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Washington National Airport (DCA)
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Location
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Arlington, VA
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Phone Number
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General Information-(703) 417-8000
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Web Address
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http://www.mwaa.com/national/index.htm
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Metrobus (Public Bus)
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Phone Number
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Transit and Parking Information and Timetable Requests-(202) 637-7000, Handicapped Assistance-(202) 962-1245
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Hours
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Days and times vary by route
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Web Address
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http://www.wmata.com
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Metrorail (Subway)
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Phone Number
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Transit and Parking Information and Timetable Requests-(202) 637-7000, Handicapped Assistance-(202) 962-1245
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Hours
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Days and times vary by route
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Web Address
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http://www.wmata.com
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Useful Resources
Map of Capitol Complex
DC Metro Map
Visitor Resource Center
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