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~ Washington, D.C.
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Best
described by John F. Kennedy as "the city of Southern efficiency
and Northern charm,"
Washington,
D.C.,
has the hustle and bustle of a
large
city with the quaintness and soft feel of a small town.
DC
provides a plethora of history with
hundreds of monuments and fairgrounds to explore.
Listed
below are just some of your options. Use the number of the
Chamber
of Commerce for phone numbers and other information.
Links
Culture
-
museums, galleries, universities, etc.
Things
to Do with Kids
Recreation - hiking, biking,
kayaking, fishing, water sports, etc.
Sporting Events - pro
baseball, hockey, football, minor league baseball, tennis, etc.
Shopping
- boutiques, major malls,
etc.
Dining Out
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Washington,
D.C.,
Chamber of Commerce
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202-638-3222
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Culture
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The
Washington
Monument
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The
symbol of DC, this monument stands at 555 feet tall and 55 feet
wide. Gives one of the most spectacular views of the city.
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The White House
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Just in case you don’t know, this is where
the president lives… It is also the most protected property in the
world. Stop by and take a peek, or if you can plan ahead and take a
tour.
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The Smithsonian
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With
a total of 16 museums, The Smithsonian offers plenty to see.
Favorites for the youngsters include outdoor ice skating in the
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, IMAX theaters in the
Natural History and Air and
Space
Museums,
and carousel rides outside the Arts and
Industries
Building.
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King Street
Blues
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Listen
to live Blues in a tri-level townhouse on the most populated street
in
Alexandria,
VA.
Located at 112
N. Asaph Street.
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American
University,
Georgetown
University, University
of
Maryland, Johns Hopkins and more!
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Adult Continuing Education. It’s never too
late…
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Things
to Do with Kids
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Smithsonian National Zoological Park
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Not only does the zoo include interactive
exhibits and 163 acres of natural habitats, but a variety of free
programs--including evening lectures and outdoor concerts,
behind-the-scenes tours, classes, and special events for both
children and adults.
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National
Aquarium
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Features more than 250 species and 1,700 specimens of aquatic
life, including Japanese carp, American alligators, nurse sharks and
green moray eels. Fun for the whole family.
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The
Capital Children’s Museum
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Anything here is free reign to touch- in fact, it’s encouraged!
Visit exhibits such as the Bubble Room, International Tourism Room
or the Pop Culture Exhibit.
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Recreation
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C & O
Canal
National Historic Park
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Hike, bike or take a canal boat ride right alongside all the
American icon buildings.
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Glen Echo’s Historic Spanish Ballroom
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Swing, Cajun, Zydeco, One-step, Lindy, Waltz,
Irish set, Ceili, and Country Western.
Your admission includes a 45-minute lesson.
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Rock
Creek
Park
Horse
Center
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Located next to the
Nature
Center, this park offers pony rides on miles of equestrian trails within
the city limits.
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Potomac River
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Kayak and canoe along the river, or stay dry
and play volleyball in close proximity.
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Sporting
Events
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The
MCI
Center
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A gorgeous arena to accommodate the Washington
Wizards (NBA), Mystics (WNBA), Capitals (NHL), the DC United (MLS),
and the Georgetown Hoyas (NCAA).
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FedEx Field
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Support the Washington Redskins (NFL) but if
you come, you best be a fan!
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M & T Bank Stadium
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Watch the Baltimore Ravens (NFL) play here.
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Camden
Yards
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See the Baltimore Orioles (MLB) play at one of
the most beautiful stadiums in the world.
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University
of
Maryland
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Home of the Terps where you can watch
basketball at the
Comcast
Center
or football in Bird Stadium.
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Shopping
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Georgetown
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Stroll along M Street and
Wisconsin Ave.
and you’ll not only find a funky ambience and culture, but your
choice of reasonably priced or upscale shops.
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Chevy Chase
Pavilion/Mazza Gallery
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How can you resist one of the finest shopping
areas surrounding DC? Upscale
shops include Neiman Marcus, Tiffany’s and the like.
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Adam’s Morgan
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Called the Greenwich Village of DC, this area
provides not only eclectic shops and boutiques, but terrific
international cuisine.
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Dining Out
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1789
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American
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1226 36th St. NW
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202-965-1789
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Georgia Brown’s
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Fine Southern cuisine
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950 15th St. NW
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202-393-4499
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Sequoia
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American, Seafood
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3000 K St., NW
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202-944-4200
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Galileo
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Italian
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1110 21st St. NW
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202-293-7191
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