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Spy Museum
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House of Washington – Tudor Place Historic House and Garden
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Riding Down Memory Lane at the National Mall
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Pentagon Memorial – A Day to Remember
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Reenact Hunger Games at TagParty RECON
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A Trip to the Past at George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill
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To be or not to be at the Folger Shakespeare Library
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Art, Music, and Exercise: The Perfect Trio at Sculpture Garden Ice Rink
Who knew exercising could also be so musical and artistically graceful?
Starting mid-November through mid-March the Ice Rink at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden will be open for general admissions. Skating in the cool crisp air while enjoying music from the state-of-the-art sound system and twirling amidst magnificent sculptures is truly a romantic, yet cultured experience.
Don’t forget to stop by the Pavilion Café to power up! The café boasts an unobstructed panoramic view of the Sculpture Garden. Did I mention that they serve fresh wraps, gourmet pizzas, hot coco, and even wine and beer?
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American History – One Portrait At A Time
The National Portrait Gallery archives portraits of people who made significant contribution to American history and culture from the era of our Founding Fathers to the current political arena. Each photograph and each portrait tells an expansive story which weaves into the tides of our cultural past.
Sauntering through the exhibits and taking a glimpse into the establishment of our great nation with portraits of proud Native American chiefs and those of revolutionary generals and explorers. From studying each expression of every portrait, you get a better glimpse of those who shaped out nation.
For more inspirations, take a trip up to the second floor to see the America’s Presidents collection.
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Sing Your Heart Out at Muzette
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DC’s only Presidential Museum – Woodrow Wilson House
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A View From the Washington Monument
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Finding Asia at the The Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
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West End Cinema – Where Stories Are Told
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Bike Towards The Sunset with Bike and Roll
With a wide array of sights and attractions to explore in the nation’s capital, there is no better way to travel and sightsee by cycling. With Bike and Roll, a bike rental provider with a wide array of bike models to choose from, you can check in and out of the three kiosks by the National Mall, the Union Station, and at Old Town Alexandria.
Each rental comes prepared with a helmet, lock, flat kit, and a city map to better help you whizz past this lovely city safe and prepared. Trust me, stopping to smell the roses is easier on a bicycle.
Insider Tip: Renting bikes from Old Town Alexandria not only gives you a chance to stroll King Street, but cyclists can easily take the scenic Mount Vernon Trail to the famous George Washington’s Estate!
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Treasure Hunting at the Library of Congress
In “National Treasure,” you may remember seeing Nicolas Cage scurrying across the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress in search of the fictitious Book of Secrets. However, what Cage didn’t tell you is all the other real treasures for you to find at the Library.
The Library truly is an unparalleled world resource with a collection of more than 144 million books, prints, recordings, and manuscripts in 460 languages. You have the option of joining the tourists and be rushed in and out of the visitor areas, or registering for a Reader Identification Card at the Madison Building and having access to the beautiful library with myriad of unique reading rooms, its vast collection, and the Internet for free!
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We Want You at RFK Stadium! – Join Olsen’s Army Now!
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The City upon “The Hill”
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Newseum
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Visit a Harsh Reality at the Moving Holocaust Museum
Our nation’s capital houses more than just gorgeous architecture, prominent figures and a rich history – it serves as the home to some of the most profoundly significant memorials in the world. For a true memoir to one of history’s greatest tragedies, take an emotional journey through the moving Holocaust Memorial Museum for an in-depth look at the inconceivable reality of genocide.
With a permanent collection housing three floors, the museum details the horrors that took place in Nazi Europe during the years of 1933-1945, with over 900 artifacts and four theaters detailing events too difficult to comprehend.
The exhibit begins with the story of Hitler’s rise to power through the use of propaganda and state-sponsored racism, entitled, Nazi Assault. Move between floors for the Final Solution and Last Chapter portions of the exhibit for an all-encompassing look at one of the most violent, inhumane and horrific acts of hate to ever consume a global community. With artifacts such as actual railcars that shuttled Jews to concentration camps, the Holocaust Museum seeks to realistically remind visitors of a time and place where hate superseded freedom, and to help us prevent future genocide for generations to come.
Insider Tip: Although the museum provides an in-depth look at an important historical event, please note that the museum does not recommend exposing children under the age of 11 to the graphic nature of the museum.
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The Phillips Collection: Have Cocktails with Renoir
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Rock Out Live at the 9:30 Club
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Fresh Entertainment at Historical DAR Constitution Hall
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Spirited Performances at The Studio Theatre
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Legendary Domingo Leads the Washington National Opera
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The Grand, Palatial Warner Theatre
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Lobster With a Side of Gorgeous Views at the Washington Harbour
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Get Courtside Seats at the Supreme Court
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WWII Memorial is DC’s Newest for the World’s Greatest War
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Get Inside the Ultimate Mansion- The White House
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Updated Classics at The Shakespeare Theatre
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Iwo Jima Memorial: The Picture Comes to Life
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Eats and Early Seats at DC Improv
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The Non-Denominational National Cathedral’s Rich History
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Fine-Tune Your Cultural Side at The National Symphony Orchestra
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Honor and Remember at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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The U.S. Botanic Garden is Always in Bloom
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Expand Your Repertoire at The Washington Ballet
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Investigate DC’s Hot, New Museum: The Newseum
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Romance & Adventure on the Arboretum’s Full Moon Hike
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DC’s Best Indie at The Black Cat
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Period Chic Meets Euro Beats at Eighteenth Street Lounge
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Not Your Average Movie Night at E Street Cinema
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The Pentagon’s Secret Five Star Experience
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Boeings & Rockets at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
It’s a dream come true for the lover of flight. The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center has it all from the birth of flight to the space race and beyond. As an annex to the highly acclaimed Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, The Center consists of the Boeing Aviation Hangar, James S. McDonnell Space Hangar, and the Airbus IMAX Theater. Highlights include the fastest jet in the world, the Lockheed Blackbird, and the Space Shuttle Enterprise in its entirety.
Combined with the National Air and Space Museum, there’s nothing airborne that these two museums don’t have.
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Busy Bees at JFK Center for the Performing Arts
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Even Scrooge Loves The New Ford’s Theatre
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Feel Like A Sophisticated Socialite at the Hillwood Estate
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Get Some Rhythm at Georgetown’s Blues Alley
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Who’s Who of Aircraft at the Smithsonian Nat’l Air & Space Museum
As with anything beginning in Smithsonian, The National Air & Space Museum has an impressive showing of all things airborne. Beginning with the Wright Brothers and constantly updating with new space artifacts and Hubble telescope pictures, this museum boasts a who's who of aircrafts. The Spirit of St. Louis, 1903 Wright Flyer, and Apollo 11 Columbia are just a few of the big names on display.
More than simply displaying aircraft, the museum also houses the aptly named Lockheed Martin IMAX theater, Albert Einstein Planetarium, and flight simulators if you want to get involved in the action. This is the mother of air and space collections and it's located in the heart of the nation's capital.
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Visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate
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Members Only Rock ‘N Roll at The Rookery
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DC’s Only Pre-Revolutionary Home: The Old Stone House and Garden
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The Bohemian Caverns: The Sole Home of Soul Jazz
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Be Silly like the Scientist at the Albert Einstein Memorial
With his infamous disheveled hair and stuck out tongue, the Albert Einstein Memorial is fitting for the scientist who could be silly at times. The giant bronze Einstein is situated outside the National Academy of Science where anyone, big or small, can get up and climb on the lap of the genius.
The statue stands 12-feet tall and shows off the genius’s three best-known theories: the photoelectric effect, the theory of general relativity, and equivalence of energy and matter. It’s a must-visit for a cute photo for you and your baby Einsteins.
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The DC Arts Center Where Talented Artists Get Their Start
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Discover the Woman Behind the Flag and Star-Spangled Banner
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Disney Meets History at Kid-Friendly Port Discovery
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Wild Times at the National Zoo
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Strathmore’s Elegant Acoustics and Diverse Artists
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Take it Slow at Theodore Roosevelt Island
Whether you'd like to take a run or enjoy the picturesque scenery and touching memorial, the Theodore Roosevelt Island is a beautiful place to visit. Located in the middle of the Potomac River, the island was re-named and made a national memorial to commemorate the heroic 26th U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. Enjoy the scenic beauty of this island, but make sure to bring your walking shoes. The only way to access the island is through a footbridge from Arlington, Virginia and no cars or bicycles are allowed.
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Enid A. Haupt Garden’s Unexpected Break From City Life
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Escape to Rome at the Franciscan Monastery
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Golf to Horseback Riding at Rock Creek Park
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