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dUMBArton hoUse 2715 Q St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 337-2288 · dumbartonhouse.org · Circa 1800, Dumbarton House and museum is a fine example of Federal period architecture and features 18th and 19th century furniture and decorative arts. Open to the public for tours. Metro: Dupont Circle; East Falls Church. eAst potoMAC pArk golF CoUrse Ohio Dr. at Hains Point · Washington, DC · (202) 554-7660 · For information on miniature golf, call (202) 488-8087. eMAnCipAtion stAtUe Lincoln Park, bronze sculptures depicting President Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt and events from the Great Depression and World War II. The park-like setting includes waterfalls and quiet pools amidst a meandering wall of reddish Dakota granite, where Roosevelt’s inspiring words are carved. It is the first memorial in Washington, DC purposely designed to be totally wheelchair accessible. Open daily except Christmas. Free. Park Ranger in attendance 8 am - midnight. Metro: Smithsonian. FederAl BUreAU oF investigAtion East Capitol St. Between 11th & 13th Sts. NE · Washington, DC · (202) 690-5155 · Built almost entirely with funds donated by former slaves, this bronze statue of Lincoln shows him with the Emancipation Proclamation in his right hand and holding his left hand over the head of a liberated slave kneeling at his feet. Park open daily. Free. espn zone 555 12th St. NW · 935 Pennsylvania Ave. NW · Washington, DC · fbi.gov · The FBI tour is currently closed for renovations. No date has been set for its reopening. In the meantime, please learn all about the FBI on www.fbi.gov. The FBI apologizes for this delay. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown; Metro Center. Folger shAkespeAre liBrAry Washington, DC · (202) 783-3776 · espnzone.com · ESPN Zone is a dining and entertainment mecca for sports lovers. Enjoy a taste of ESPN, with 200 televisions, expertly prepared American food, over-the-top service, and more than 10,000 square feet of interactive games and attractions. Metro: Metro Center. FAMily tree oF liFe stAtUe 16th & Colorado Ave. NW · Washington, DC · In Rock Creek Park, adjacent to the Carter Barron Amphitheater, this 15-foot totem monument of red oak by Dennis Stoy, Jr. represents an African-American family. Open daily 8 am to dusk. See Rock Creek Park for park admission fees. Fdr MeMoriAl Ohio Dr. Tidal Basin 201 E. Capitol St. SE · Washington, DC · (202) 675-0375 · folger.edu · Home to the world’s largest Shakespeare collection, the Folger is a major international center for scholarly research and a lively venue for exhibitions, literary programs, and the performing arts. Open Mon. - Sat., 10 am - 4 pm. Closed Sun. and all federal holidays. Free admission to tours and exhibitions. Guided 90-minute tour daily at 11 am (plus 1 pm Sat. only); group tours arranged by calling (202) 675-0395. For more information on cultural programs visit our website or call (202) 544-7077. Metro: Capitol South; Union Station. Ford’s theAtre 511 10th St. NW · & the Potomac River · Washington, DC · (202) 426-6841 · A 7.5-acre site, the memorial depicts the 12 pivotal years of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s presidency through a series of four outdoor gallery rooms. The rooms feature ten Washington, DC · (202) 347-4833 · (800) 899-2367 · fordstheatre.org · Ford’s Theatre is Washington’s home for musicals and plays reflecting the unique and diverse character of American life. Ford’s Theatre is both a working theatre and historical monument. Building closed to tours through 2008. For more information visit www.fordstheatre.org. Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter; Metro Center. 44 See & Do http://www.dumbartonhouse.org http://www.fbi.gov http://www.fbi.gov http://www.folger.edu http://www.espnzone.com http://www.fordstheatre.org http://www.textilemuseum.org http://www.fordstheatre.org http://www.textilemuseum.org http://www.stayarlington.com http://www.stayarlington.com

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Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2008 Welcome Contents Take Me Out to the Ballgame Vistor 411 Springtime Blooms with the National Cherry Blossom Festival Calendar of Events Transportation Getting Here Regularly Scheduled Tours Neighborhoods See & Do Smithsonian New at the Smithsonian Attractions Sports & Recreation Performing Arts Restaurants & Nightlife Restaurants Official Dining Guide Like a Local Nightlife DC Shopping: District by District Shopping, Health & Beauty Shopping Health & Beauty Accommodations DC Accommodations B&Bs Exploring International DC Fun in the Sun: Dive in to a Hotel Pool Maryland Accommodations Virginia Accommodations

Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2008

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