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the pentAgon I-395 South Exit at Boundary Channel Dr. · Arlington, VA · (703) 697-1776 · pentagon.afis.osd.mil · Tours of the Pentagon are available to schools, educational organizations, and other select groups by reservation only. Groups interested in touring the Pentagon should contact the Pentagon Tour Office at (703) 697-1776. Metro: Pentagon. the phillips ColleCtion Pierce Mill, Art Barn gallery, nature center, riding stables, tennis courts, a golf course, 30 picnic areas, playing fields and an extensive network of trails for walking, jogging and cycling. roCk Creek pArk horse Centre 1600 21st St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 387-2151 · phillipscollection.org · Within The Phillips Collection’s intimate galleries, visitors make personal connections to works by renowned European and American impressionist and modern artists—Degas, Matisse, O’Keeffe, Picasso, Renoir and Rothko among them. Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm; Thurs. Artful Evenings until 8:30pm; Sun. noon-7pm (June–Sept. noon–5pm); Sun. concerts Oct.–May at 4pm; Cafe & gift shop. Metro: Dupont Circle. pope-leighey hoUse 5100 Glover Rd. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 362-0117 · rockcreekhorsecenter.com · Operated by Guest Services, Inc. Open 6 days a week, trail rides available 5 days a week. Tues. - Fri. 12 pm-6 pm, Sat. & Sun. 9 am–5 pm. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Rock Creek Park Horse Center is duty authorized concession of Rock Creek Park. ronAld reAgAn BUilding And internAtionAl trAde Center 9000 Richmond Hwy. · Alexandria, VA · (703) 780-4000 · popeleighey1940.org · Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House is a Usonian house built between 1939-1941 and moved to the grounds of Woodlawn in the 1960s to prevent its destruction. It was designed for Loren Pope, a Washington, DC newspaperman. Open Mar- Dec, 10 am - 5 pm Closed Jan-Feb. Metro: Huntington. potoMAC pArk North & South of 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 312-1300 · (888) 393-3306 · itcdc.com · Come visit this contemporary building which is home to the DC Visitor Information Center, a 18-eatery food court, impressive art, Capitol Steps performances, and a live free summer entertainment series. Tours are given every M/W/F at 11 am and/or by request. Metro: Federal Triangle. shiloh BAptist ChUrCh oF WAshington 1500 9th St. NW · Jefferson Memorial & Tidal Basin · Washington, DC · (202) 485-9880 · West Potomac Park, the area between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, includes the Tidal Basin and the beautiful cherry trees. Hains Point on the tip of East Potomac Park, features the giant bronze statue, The Awakening. Open daily 6 am - midnight. Metro: Smithsonian. priMiModA 2010 R St. NW · Washington, DC Washington, DC · (202) 232-4200 · shilohbaptist.org · The Historic Shiloh Baptist Church (of Washington, DC) serves the spiritual needs of the Shaw community and the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area. Shiloh’s Henry C. Gregory, III Family Life Center houses numerous outreach ministries that serve children to seniors as well as recreational, banquet and meeting facilities. Metro: Shaw-Howard U. the shops At georgetoWn pArk (202) 232-7011 · primimoda.com · An exclusive source for rare and important works of African paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts. The gallery features artists such as Floris Jespers, Andre Hallet, Arthur Dupagne and Carlo Bugatti. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm and by appointment. Metro: Dupont Circle. rAvenChAse AdventUres 3222 M St. NW #140 · Washington, DC · (202) 342-8190 · shopsatgeorgetownpark.com · Built in the 1800’s, this historic Victorian site that once housed horse-drawn omnibuses, is now the home to more than 100 shops and boutiques. Here you will find everything you need and more, including H & M, Intermix, Anthropologie, Victoria’s Secret, Ann Taylor and Washington Sports Club. Open daily. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU. six FlAgs AMeriCA 13710 Central Ave. · 2600 Kensington Ave. · Richmond, VA · (888) 588-8862 · ravenchase.com · Ravenchase Adventures is a unique company that creates customized treasure hunts and adventure races using riddles, anagrams, puzzles, planted actors, gadgets and ciphers to lead you from point to point throughout DC’s famous landmarks and institutions. If you liked the Davinci Code, or Lord of the Rings, you’ll love Ravenchase Adventures. roCk Creek pArk Mitchellville, MD · (301) 249-1500 · sixflags.com Six Flags America features more than 100 thrilling rides, slides, shows and attractions including state of the art thrill rides, eight fast and furious coasters and the newly expanded Hurricane Harbor Water Park (open seasonally). Metro: Addison Road-Seat Pleasant. sixth & i historiC synAgogUe 50 See & Do 3545 Williamsburg Ln. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 895-6000 · nps.gov/rocr · A rustic expanse of 1,754-acres surrounding Rock Creek and extending north to the District line. Includes 600 I St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 408-3100 · sixthandi.org · A breathtaking historic synagogue in the heart of Washington, D.C., Sixth & I Historic Synagogue offers a Jewish presence and meeting place for the community. It provides inspiring cultural and educational programs, as well as Shabbat and High Holiday services, for the entire Jewish community and helps preserve part of the DC Jewish heritage. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown. http://www.nationalaquarium.com http://www.nationalaquarium.com http://www.pentagon.afis.osd.mil http://www.rockcreekhorsecenter.com http://www.phillipscollection.org http://www.itcdc.com http://www.popeleighey1940.org http://www.shilohbaptist.org http://www.shopsatgeorgetownpark.com http://www.primimoda.com http://www.sixflags.com http://www.dumbartonhouse.org http://www.ravenchase.com http://www.sixthandi.org http://www.nps.gov/rocr

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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

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