Explore Washington DC – Our Nation’s Capital City
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From its celebrated symbols of patriotism, including the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial, to its eclectic neighborhoods, the exhilarating ambiance of the federal city inspires millions. As downtown dazzles with wonderful restaurants, trendy cafés and shops line the streets of Georgetown, Jazz notes swing out of U Street nightclubs, funky shops color Capitol Hill, world–class performers take the stage at the Kennedy Center and the Potomac winds past icons of America's founding fathers. Packed with legendary sights, exciting attractions, performing arts, and an endless calendar of festivals and events, Washington offers stimulating experiences to travelers from around the world.
Washington DC Attractions.
National Aquarium. Experience the magic and mystery of the world beneath our waters. Only one block from the Washington Monument in Washington DC, the National Aquarium and fishery museum features over 260 species of freshwater and marine animals and over 1,700 specimens on display. Hours: 9am–5pm Daily. Call 202–482–2826 or visit www.nationalaquarium.com.
International Spy Museum. International Spy Museum exhibits focus on human intelligence and reveal the role spies have played in world events throughout history. It offers lectures, films, book–signings, and family activities covering a wide range of spy–related topics. There is a museum store offering unique gifts and two restaurants next door, Zola and Spy City Cafe. For more information, call 866–SPYMUSEUM or visit www.spymuseum.org [Top]
National Aquarium. Experience the magic and mystery of the world beneath our waters. Only one block from the Washington Monument in Washington DC, the National Aquarium and fishery museum features over 260 species of freshwater and marine animals and over 1,700 specimens on display. Hours: 9am–5pm Daily. Call 202–482–2826 or visit www.nationalaquarium.com.
International Spy Museum. International Spy Museum exhibits focus on human intelligence and reveal the role spies have played in world events throughout history. It offers lectures, films, book–signings, and family activities covering a wide range of spy–related topics. There is a museum store offering unique gifts and two restaurants next door, Zola and Spy City Cafe. For more information, call 866–SPYMUSEUM or visit www.spymuseum.org [Top]
US Capitol. The seat of American government, the United States Capitol is a destination that empowers our sense of democracy, freedom and cultural ideology. Located on Capitol Hill at the east end of the National Mall, the US Capitol in Washington, D.C. is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. The US Capitol building has housed the meeting chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives for almost two centuries. Founded in 1793, the Capitol stands as a monument to the American people and government. The Capitol is open for guided tours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
White House. The most cherished icon of American democracy, the White House is the official home and workplace of the President of the United States and the administration. Part of President's Park, the White House is a complex of three buildings, with the original residence in the center housing the president's home and rooms for official ceremonies and entertaining. The White House consists of 6 stories and 55,000 sq. ft. of floor space, including 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, 412 doors, 147 windows, 8 fireplaces, 8 staircases, 3 elevators, 5 chefs, a tennis court, bowling alley, movie theater, jogging track, swimming pool, and a putting green. First occupied on November 1, 1800, the White House is constructed of white–painted Aqua sandstone in late Georgian style. One of the most popular attractions in the country, the White House hosts 5,000 visitors a day. Tours are available by reservation from 7:30am to 12:30pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. For tours, call (202) 456–7041. [Top]
White House. The most cherished icon of American democracy, the White House is the official home and workplace of the President of the United States and the administration. Part of President's Park, the White House is a complex of three buildings, with the original residence in the center housing the president's home and rooms for official ceremonies and entertaining. The White House consists of 6 stories and 55,000 sq. ft. of floor space, including 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, 412 doors, 147 windows, 8 fireplaces, 8 staircases, 3 elevators, 5 chefs, a tennis court, bowling alley, movie theater, jogging track, swimming pool, and a putting green. First occupied on November 1, 1800, the White House is constructed of white–painted Aqua sandstone in late Georgian style. One of the most popular attractions in the country, the White House hosts 5,000 visitors a day. Tours are available by reservation from 7:30am to 12:30pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. For tours, call (202) 456–7041. [Top]
Washington Monument. The Washington Monument is the most prominent as well as one of the older attractions in Washington, D.C. Built in honor of George Washington, who led the country to independence and became the first President of the Unites States, the Monument is shaped like an Egyptian obelisk, 555’ 5/8” high, and averages 30 to 40 miles visibility in clear weather. Visit www.nps.gov/nama/index.htm.
Lincoln Memorial. Built in memory of President Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial is one of the most profound and potent symbols of American democracy. With its message of freedom, the Memorial is a place to celebrate ideas that unite the nation. Get inspired with the spirit of President Lincoln's fierce determination, extraordinary compassion and great vision. In the form of a Greek Doric temple, the building contains a large seated sculpture of Lincoln and inscriptions of two well–known speeches by Lincoln. The memorial has been the site of famous speeches, including Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered on August 28, 1963, during the rally at the end of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The National Memorial is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [Top]
Lincoln Memorial. Built in memory of President Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial is one of the most profound and potent symbols of American democracy. With its message of freedom, the Memorial is a place to celebrate ideas that unite the nation. Get inspired with the spirit of President Lincoln's fierce determination, extraordinary compassion and great vision. In the form of a Greek Doric temple, the building contains a large seated sculpture of Lincoln and inscriptions of two well–known speeches by Lincoln. The memorial has been the site of famous speeches, including Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered on August 28, 1963, during the rally at the end of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The National Memorial is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [Top]
Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Deliberately setting aside the controversies of the war, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the men and women who served when their Nation called upon them. The designer, Maya Lin, felt that “the politics had eclipsed the veterans, their service and their lives.” She kept the design elegantly simple to “allow everyone to respond and remember.” Visit www.nps.gov/nama/index.htm.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial. The immortal words of Thomas Jefferson, some written more than 200 years ago, have shaped American ideals. Today, many of these impressive, stirring words adorn the interior walls of his memorial in Washington, D.C. The Thomas Jefferson Memorial stands as a symbol of liberty and endures as a site for reflection and inspiration for all citizens of the United States and the world.Visit www.nps.gov/thje/index.htm.
Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington National Cemetery, our nation’s most treasured burial ground, is home to over 300, 000 honored dead. Among the thousands of white headstones are the graves of President John F. Kennedy, President William Taft, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, world champion boxer Joe Louis, noted composer and big band leader Glenn Miller and the Tomb of the Unknowns. Walk among the headstones that chronicle American history and honor the nation’s war heroes. Stop by the Visitors Center for maps, guidebooks, exhibits, grave locations, and a bookstore. Arlington National Cemetery is open from 8 am – 5 pm (to 7 pm April – Sept.). [Top]
Thomas Jefferson Memorial. The immortal words of Thomas Jefferson, some written more than 200 years ago, have shaped American ideals. Today, many of these impressive, stirring words adorn the interior walls of his memorial in Washington, D.C. The Thomas Jefferson Memorial stands as a symbol of liberty and endures as a site for reflection and inspiration for all citizens of the United States and the world.Visit www.nps.gov/thje/index.htm.
Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington National Cemetery, our nation’s most treasured burial ground, is home to over 300, 000 honored dead. Among the thousands of white headstones are the graves of President John F. Kennedy, President William Taft, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, world champion boxer Joe Louis, noted composer and big band leader Glenn Miller and the Tomb of the Unknowns. Walk among the headstones that chronicle American history and honor the nation’s war heroes. Stop by the Visitors Center for maps, guidebooks, exhibits, grave locations, and a bookstore. Arlington National Cemetery is open from 8 am – 5 pm (to 7 pm April – Sept.). [Top]
Iwo Jima Memorial. The U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial stands in Arlington National Cemetery as a symbol of our Nation's esteem for the honored dead of the United States Marine Corps, and is dedicated to all marines who have sacrificed their lives in defense of our country. The statue depicts one of the most historical events of World War II, when the US Marine Corps landed on the Japanese controlled island of Iwo Jima, and on February 23, after four days of fighting, six soldiers climbed to the summit of Mount Suribachi and raised an American flag.
Smithsonian Institution Museums. The world's largest museum complex and research organization, the Smithsonian Institution is composed of 19 museums and art galleries and the National Zoo in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and New York City. At the Smithsonian Museums, you’ll experience the treasured icons of our past, the vibrant art of the present, and the scientific promise of the future. Visit the National Air and Space Museum, the world’s largest collection of historic air and spacecraft, the National Museum of African Art, the National Museum of American History, where the nation's history, science, technology and culture come alive, the National Museum of Natural History, the world’s preeminent museum and research complex, National Museum of the American Indian, the National Portrait Gallery, National Postal Museum, and the National Zoological Park. The new National Museum of African American History and Culture tells the African American story in our nation's history. [Top]
Smithsonian Institution Museums. The world's largest museum complex and research organization, the Smithsonian Institution is composed of 19 museums and art galleries and the National Zoo in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and New York City. At the Smithsonian Museums, you’ll experience the treasured icons of our past, the vibrant art of the present, and the scientific promise of the future. Visit the National Air and Space Museum, the world’s largest collection of historic air and spacecraft, the National Museum of African Art, the National Museum of American History, where the nation's history, science, technology and culture come alive, the National Museum of Natural History, the world’s preeminent museum and research complex, National Museum of the American Indian, the National Portrait Gallery, National Postal Museum, and the National Zoological Park. The new National Museum of African American History and Culture tells the African American story in our nation's history. [Top]
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is the Smithsonian's museum of international modern and contemporary art in Washington, D.C. The Museum is a leading voice for contemporary art and culture, and provides a national platform for the art and artists of our time. Explore the transformative power of modern and contemporary art through experiences with artists, exciting exhibitions, education and public programs, conservation and research.
National Air and Space Museum. The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. It is also a vital center for research into the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight, as well as planetary science and terrestrial geology and geophysics. The Museum’s National Mall building in Washington, D.C. displays hundreds of unique artifacts, including the Wright 1903 Flyer, the Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 command module, and a lunar rock that you can touch. Situated on the grounds of Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia, the National Air and Space Museum displays rarely–seen air and space artifacts, including the Lockheed SR–71 Blackbird, Boeing B–29 Superfortress Enola Gay, and Space Shuttle Enterprise. [Top]
National Air and Space Museum. The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. It is also a vital center for research into the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight, as well as planetary science and terrestrial geology and geophysics. The Museum’s National Mall building in Washington, D.C. displays hundreds of unique artifacts, including the Wright 1903 Flyer, the Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 command module, and a lunar rock that you can touch. Situated on the grounds of Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia, the National Air and Space Museum displays rarely–seen air and space artifacts, including the Lockheed SR–71 Blackbird, Boeing B–29 Superfortress Enola Gay, and Space Shuttle Enterprise. [Top]
National Zoological Park. Set amid Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C., the National Zoological Park is one of Washington's most popular destinations, and home to 2,000 animals of 400 different species, including the giant pandas, Tian Tian and Mei Xiang, and their cub, Tai Shan. The Zoo welcomes millions of visitors free of charge. Marvel at wonderful animals, learn about wildlife, and enjoy the beautiful, peaceful gardens. The 3,200–acre rural campus in Front Royal, Virginia, at the edge of Shenandoah National Park, breeds and studies endangered species.
National Portrait Gallery. The National Portrait Gallery presents generations of remarkable Americans and individuals who have influenced on our country and culture. Through visual and performing arts, leaders such as George Washington and Martin Luther King Jr., artists such as George Gershwin, activists such as Rosa Parks, and pop icons such as Babe Ruth and Marilyn Monroe are celebrated. As the nation's only complete collection of presidential portraits outside the White House, the "America's Presidents" exhibition lies at the heart of the Portrait Gallery's mission to tell the country's history through the individuals who have shaped it. National Portrait Gallery shares one of Washington's oldest public buildings, a National Historic Landmark and the nation's finest example of Greek–Revival architecture. [Top]
National Portrait Gallery. The National Portrait Gallery presents generations of remarkable Americans and individuals who have influenced on our country and culture. Through visual and performing arts, leaders such as George Washington and Martin Luther King Jr., artists such as George Gershwin, activists such as Rosa Parks, and pop icons such as Babe Ruth and Marilyn Monroe are celebrated. As the nation's only complete collection of presidential portraits outside the White House, the "America's Presidents" exhibition lies at the heart of the Portrait Gallery's mission to tell the country's history through the individuals who have shaped it. National Portrait Gallery shares one of Washington's oldest public buildings, a National Historic Landmark and the nation's finest example of Greek–Revival architecture. [Top]
Washington Nationals Stadium. The new home of Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals, the 41,000–seat National Stadium is scheduled to open for baseball, major events and concerts in April, 2008. The beautiful new Nationals Stadium is located at the intersection of Potomac Avenue and 1st Street, and offers incredible views of the US Capitol and Potomac River. Walk 3 blocks from Best Western Capitol Skyline to Nationals Stadium.
RFK Stadium. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium has been one of Washington's best sports venues since it opened in 1961. The 56,000–seat stadium is home field of DC United - Washington DC's 4 time champion professional soccer team. The massive stadium is also a popular venue for concerts, special events, sports tournaments and festivals. RFK Stadium played host to the 1962 and 1969 Major League Baseball All–Star games. Visit www.washington.nationals.mlb.com. [Top]
RFK Stadium. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium has been one of Washington's best sports venues since it opened in 1961. The 56,000–seat stadium is home field of DC United - Washington DC's 4 time champion professional soccer team. The massive stadium is also a popular venue for concerts, special events, sports tournaments and festivals. RFK Stadium played host to the 1962 and 1969 Major League Baseball All–Star games. Visit www.washington.nationals.mlb.com. [Top]
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Overlooking the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the John F. Kennedy Center is the nation’s top arts facility, presenting 3,000 performances and festivals each year. The Center presents a diversity of theater, musicals, dance and ballet, opera, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, and folk music, festivals and multi–media performances, such as TV, radio, and internet broadcasts. The institution touches the lives of millions of people through performances and tours by the greatest artists from across planet, as well as new theaterical works by emerging artists and Tony–winning shows like Annie, The King and I, Titanic, Bounce, and On Golden Pond. Free performances include concerts on the Millennium Stage, the annual Open House Arts Festival, and Holidays at the Kennedy Center. Enjoy the annual summer festival, Tennessee Williams Explored, and Pulitzer Prize works such as Tony Kushner’s Angels in America. The Kennedy Center houses the National Symphony Orchestra, which presents regular seasons of concerts and themed festivals. Visit www.kennedy–center.org/.
Library of Congress. Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and the research arm of Congress. With more than 130 million items on 530 miles of bookshelves it is the largest library in the world. The collections include more than 29 million books and printed materials, 2.7 million recordings, 12 million photographs, 4.8 million maps, and 58 million manuscripts. The Library, which sustains and preserves a universal collection of knowledge and creativity, occupies three buildings on Capitol Hill – Thomas Jefferson Building (1897), John Adams Building and the James Madison Memorial Building. An agency of the legislative branch of the U.S. government, the Library includes the Office of the Librarian, Congressional Research Service, U.S. Copyright Office, Law Library of Congress, Library Services, and the Office of Strategic Initiatives. Visit www.loc.gov. [Top]
Library of Congress. Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and the research arm of Congress. With more than 130 million items on 530 miles of bookshelves it is the largest library in the world. The collections include more than 29 million books and printed materials, 2.7 million recordings, 12 million photographs, 4.8 million maps, and 58 million manuscripts. The Library, which sustains and preserves a universal collection of knowledge and creativity, occupies three buildings on Capitol Hill – Thomas Jefferson Building (1897), John Adams Building and the James Madison Memorial Building. An agency of the legislative branch of the U.S. government, the Library includes the Office of the Librarian, Congressional Research Service, U.S. Copyright Office, Law Library of Congress, Library Services, and the Office of Strategic Initiatives. Visit www.loc.gov. [Top]
Verizon Center. Verizon Center is home to the NBA’s Washington Wizards, the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, the NHL’s Washington Capitals, and the Georgetown Hoyas Men’s Basketball team. Located in the heart of Chinatown, the state–of–the–art sports and entertainment facility hosts 220 world–class events, sports games, concerts, and family shows. The 2006 Washington Regional Round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, the 2005 ACC Tournament, the 2003 World Figure Skating Championships, rounds of the 2002 and 1998 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament and the 1998 NHL Stanley Cup Finals were all held at the venue. Concerts and shows have included U2, Rolling Stones, Prince, Andrea Bocelli, Luciano Pavarotti, and Disney on Ice. Verizon Center will host the 2009 NCAA Division I Men’s Hockey Championships and the first and second rounds of the 2008 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball tournament. Visit www.mcicenter.com/.
Union Station. For over 90 years, Union Station has welcomed people to the most vital and vibrant city in the world. This magnificent building has hosted 17 Presidents and countless foreign dignitaries and over 29 million people each year, making it the most visited site in all of D.C. The most exciting and dynamic shopping destination in the country, Union Station features two levels of concourses, lined with over 100 shops, specialty boutiques, fashion and gift stores, restaurants, a food court and a state–of–the–art, 9– screen American Multi–Cinema complex. The quality and diversity of its stores have made it the choice of millions of busy commuters and wide–eyed tourists each year. Visit www.unionstationdc.com. [Top]
Union Station. For over 90 years, Union Station has welcomed people to the most vital and vibrant city in the world. This magnificent building has hosted 17 Presidents and countless foreign dignitaries and over 29 million people each year, making it the most visited site in all of D.C. The most exciting and dynamic shopping destination in the country, Union Station features two levels of concourses, lined with over 100 shops, specialty boutiques, fashion and gift stores, restaurants, a food court and a state–of–the–art, 9– screen American Multi–Cinema complex. The quality and diversity of its stores have made it the choice of millions of busy commuters and wide–eyed tourists each year. Visit www.unionstationdc.com. [Top]
Corcoran Gallery of Art. Founded in 1869 as Washington's first museum of art, The Corcoran is a privately funded museum and college of art and design. As one of America's oldest art institutions, it is known internationally for its distinguished collection of historical and modern American art as well as European painting, sculpture, photography and decorative arts. The Corcoran College of Art + Design, Washington's only 4–year college of art and design, offers a four–year Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree program, a two–year Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree program, Master of Arts (MA) degree programs in Interior Design and History of Decorative Arts, and a Continuing Education program encompassing more than 250 courses and seven certificate programs, as well as classes for children and teens. For hours and admission fees, visit www.corcoran.org.
International Spy Museum. The Spy Museum is the only museum in the world dedicated to the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of espionage. The Museum's permanent exhibition presents the tradecraft of espionage through the stories of individuals and their missions, tools and techniques. Exhibits feature the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever on display and many for the first time. These artifacts, combined with historic photographs, state–of–the–art audio/visual programs, computer interactive displays and special effects, reveal the strategies and techniques of the men and women behind some of the most secret espionage missions in world history. Visit www.spymuseum.org [Top]
International Spy Museum. The Spy Museum is the only museum in the world dedicated to the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of espionage. The Museum's permanent exhibition presents the tradecraft of espionage through the stories of individuals and their missions, tools and techniques. Exhibits feature the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever on display and many for the first time. These artifacts, combined with historic photographs, state–of–the–art audio/visual programs, computer interactive displays and special effects, reveal the strategies and techniques of the men and women behind some of the most secret espionage missions in world history. Visit www.spymuseum.org [Top]
Washington Convention Center. The Washington Convention Center is located in the heart of the nation's capital, steps from historic museums, great restaurants and wonderful attractions. With 2.3 million square feet of space, the latest technology, and nationally branded dining outlets such as Wolfgang Puck's, Quiznos and Starbucks, the facility includes 703,000 square feet of prime exhibit space, flexible meeting space with 66 breakout rooms, and a grand ballroom that seats over 3,000. The Washington Convention Center is 5 Metro stops from Best Western Capitol Skyline. Visit www.dcconvention.com
National WW II Memorial. The National World War II Memorial in the National Mall commemorates the sacrifice and celebrates the victory of the of the WWII generation. The Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war effort from home. Symbolic of the defining event of the 20th Century, the memorial is a monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people. Friedrich St. Florian’s design balances classical and modernist styles of architecture, harmonized with its natural and cultural surroundings. Located on 17th Street, between Constitution and Independence Avenues, the Memorial is flanked by the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. Visit www.nps.gov/nwwm. [Top]
National WW II Memorial. The National World War II Memorial in the National Mall commemorates the sacrifice and celebrates the victory of the of the WWII generation. The Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war effort from home. Symbolic of the defining event of the 20th Century, the memorial is a monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people. Friedrich St. Florian’s design balances classical and modernist styles of architecture, harmonized with its natural and cultural surroundings. Located on 17th Street, between Constitution and Independence Avenues, the Memorial is flanked by the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. Visit www.nps.gov/nwwm. [Top]
National Mall & Memorial Parks. Established in 1965, National Mall & Memorial Parks contain the oldest protected park lands in the National Park Service. The areas within National Mall & Memorial Parks provides visitors with ample opportunities to commemorate presidential legacies, honor the courage and sacrifice of war veterans and celebrate the United States commitment to freedom and equality. National Mall & Memorial Parks include the following icons: Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, WWII Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. One of Washington's oldest buildings and a National Historic Landmark, National Mall is one of the nation's finest examples of Greek–Revival architecture. Visit www.nps.gov/vive/index.htm
Bureau of Engraving & Printing. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is the largest producer of security documents in the US. The BEP prints billions of Federal Reserve Notes (U.S. currency) and several security documents such as portions of U.S. passports, materials for Homeland Security, military identification cards, and Immigration and Naturalization Certificates with advanced counterfeit deterrence features. The BEP also advises Federal agencies on document security, and processes claims for the redemption of mutilated currency. BEP’s research and development efforts focus on automation in the production process and counterfeit deterrent technologies for documents and currency. Visit www.bep.treas.gov/section.cfm/2.
United States Holocaust Museum. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is America’s national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history, and serves as a memorial to the millions murdered during the Holocaust. The Museum’s mission is to advance and disseminate knowledge about this tragedy, to preserve the memory of those who suffered, and encourage people to reflect upon the moral and spiritual questions raised by the Holocaust and their own responsibilities as citizens of a democracy. Adjacent to the National Mall in Washington, DC, the Museum broadens public understanding of the history of the Holocaust through multifaceted programs, including exhibitions, art and artifacts and annual Days of Remembrance. Visit www.ushmm.org. [Top]
Bureau of Engraving & Printing. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is the largest producer of security documents in the US. The BEP prints billions of Federal Reserve Notes (U.S. currency) and several security documents such as portions of U.S. passports, materials for Homeland Security, military identification cards, and Immigration and Naturalization Certificates with advanced counterfeit deterrence features. The BEP also advises Federal agencies on document security, and processes claims for the redemption of mutilated currency. BEP’s research and development efforts focus on automation in the production process and counterfeit deterrent technologies for documents and currency. Visit www.bep.treas.gov/section.cfm/2.
United States Holocaust Museum. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is America’s national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history, and serves as a memorial to the millions murdered during the Holocaust. The Museum’s mission is to advance and disseminate knowledge about this tragedy, to preserve the memory of those who suffered, and encourage people to reflect upon the moral and spiritual questions raised by the Holocaust and their own responsibilities as citizens of a democracy. Adjacent to the National Mall in Washington, DC, the Museum broadens public understanding of the history of the Holocaust through multifaceted programs, including exhibitions, art and artifacts and annual Days of Remembrance. Visit www.ushmm.org. [Top]
DC Area Shopping.
Shops at Georgetown Park. Georgetown is the premier shopping area of Washington, D.C., with trendy stores and unique boutiques. On the historic streets of Georgetown, the Shops at Georgetown Park on M Street is a shopper’s heaven featuring four levels of shopping, dining and entertainment – from apparel to toys. Georgetown Park offers Anne Taylor, Anthropologie, Benetton Kids, Clyde’s of Georgetown, Dean & Deluca, FYE (For Your Entertainment, The Hattery, J. Crew, Talbots, The Sharper Image, SoHo N.Y., Sunglass Hut, Victoria’s Secret and many fashion notables. You’ll find an array of restaurants and cafés, such as Canal Walk Burgers, Café Europe, Georgetown Deli, Hunan Express, Mrs. Fields Cookies and Sbarro. The Shops are open Monday – Saturday, 10am to 9pm, and Sunday, noon to– 6pm.
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. For trendy shopping and dining, head to the fashionable neighborhood of Pentagon City near the Pentagon. The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City offers a world–class shopping experience where avenues of fashions and boulevards of style await. A scenic glass elevator ride to the Third Level reveals 170 stores and restaurants including Macy's, Nordstrom, Ann Taylor, Apple, Bailey Banks & Biddle, Banana Republic, BCBG, bebe, Club Monaco, Coach, Cole Haan, Guess, J. Crew, J. Jill, Kenneth Cole, Lillie Rubin, Movado, Sephora, Starbucks, Sony Style, Steve Madden, Swarovski Crystal Gallery, Tourneau, Talbots and Victoria's Secret. The sky lit Food Court features international specialties and a cornucopia of restaurants with mouthwatering fare and great atmosphere. [Top]
Shops at Georgetown Park. Georgetown is the premier shopping area of Washington, D.C., with trendy stores and unique boutiques. On the historic streets of Georgetown, the Shops at Georgetown Park on M Street is a shopper’s heaven featuring four levels of shopping, dining and entertainment – from apparel to toys. Georgetown Park offers Anne Taylor, Anthropologie, Benetton Kids, Clyde’s of Georgetown, Dean & Deluca, FYE (For Your Entertainment, The Hattery, J. Crew, Talbots, The Sharper Image, SoHo N.Y., Sunglass Hut, Victoria’s Secret and many fashion notables. You’ll find an array of restaurants and cafés, such as Canal Walk Burgers, Café Europe, Georgetown Deli, Hunan Express, Mrs. Fields Cookies and Sbarro. The Shops are open Monday – Saturday, 10am to 9pm, and Sunday, noon to– 6pm.Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. For trendy shopping and dining, head to the fashionable neighborhood of Pentagon City near the Pentagon. The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City offers a world–class shopping experience where avenues of fashions and boulevards of style await. A scenic glass elevator ride to the Third Level reveals 170 stores and restaurants including Macy's, Nordstrom, Ann Taylor, Apple, Bailey Banks & Biddle, Banana Republic, BCBG, bebe, Club Monaco, Coach, Cole Haan, Guess, J. Crew, J. Jill, Kenneth Cole, Lillie Rubin, Movado, Sephora, Starbucks, Sony Style, Steve Madden, Swarovski Crystal Gallery, Tourneau, Talbots and Victoria's Secret. The sky lit Food Court features international specialties and a cornucopia of restaurants with mouthwatering fare and great atmosphere. [Top]
DC Festivals
National Cherry Blossom Festival. The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the gift of 3,000 fabulous flowering Japanese cherry trees from Tokyo to the people of Washington, DC in 1912. Enjoy the spirit of the spring and the amazing festivities at this annual event in Washington, DC, generally around the first week of April. One of city’s fondest traditions, the spectacular Parade of the National Cherry Blossom Festival along Constitution Avenue includes marching bands, dance and drum teams, choir performances, clowns, horses, antique cars, mascots, and the cherry blossom queen. Enjoy a dynamic mix of American and Japanese cultural performing arts on the Tidal Basin Stage on the steps of the Jefferson Memorial. From sushi to origami, sumo to sake, Japanese arts, crafts, dance, music, and a Taste of Japan. Visit www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org. [Top]
National Cherry Blossom Festival. The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the gift of 3,000 fabulous flowering Japanese cherry trees from Tokyo to the people of Washington, DC in 1912. Enjoy the spirit of the spring and the amazing festivities at this annual event in Washington, DC, generally around the first week of April. One of city’s fondest traditions, the spectacular Parade of the National Cherry Blossom Festival along Constitution Avenue includes marching bands, dance and drum teams, choir performances, clowns, horses, antique cars, mascots, and the cherry blossom queen. Enjoy a dynamic mix of American and Japanese cultural performing arts on the Tidal Basin Stage on the steps of the Jefferson Memorial. From sushi to origami, sumo to sake, Japanese arts, crafts, dance, music, and a Taste of Japan. Visit www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org. [Top]
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