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st. MAttheW’s CAthedrAl 1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 347-3215 · stmatthewscathedral.org · Established in 1840, St. Matthew’s is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. It has been cited as having one of the most beautiful church interiors of modern times. President John F. Kennedy’s funeral mass was celebrated here on Nov. 25, 1963. Pope John Paul II said Mass here on Oct. 6, 1979 during his first visit to the U.S. Open Sun. - Fri., 6:30 am 6:30 pm, and Sat. 7:30 am - 6:30 pm. Guided tours by appointment. Metro: Farragut North. st. pAUl’s Center Rock Creek Church Rd. & Webster St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 726-2080 · rockcreekparish.org/center · The new St. Paul’s Center can host receptions, dinners, meetings and conferences for up to 400 guests. Simple elegance at affordable prices. Cost effective. Full commercial kitchen on site (client may use licensed caterers); abundant free parking for cars and buses; outstanding customer service! Historic site. Metro accessible. Metro: Georgia Avenue-Petworth. sUpreMe CoUnCil, 33° sCottish rite oF FreeMAsonry 1733 16th St. NW Washington, DC · (202) 232-3579 · (800) SRMASON · srmason-sj.org · Neoclassical architect John Pope’s magnificent structure resembles the Mausoleum at Halicarnasis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The building, headquarters of America’s largest fraternal organization, includes museums and a library (open to the public). Free tours, 8 am - 3:30 pm weekdays, 8 am - 3 pm on the first Saturday of the month. Metro: Dupont Circle. sUpreMe CoUrt oF the United stAtes First St. & Maryland Ave. NE · Washington, DC · (202) 479-3211 · supremecourtus.gov · Open Mon. - Fri. 9 am 4:30 pm. Lectures in the courtroom are given every hour on the half hour 9:30 am - 3:30 pm when court is not in session. Admission: Free. Metro: Capitol South; Union Station. the textile MUseUM 2320 S St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 667-0441 · textilemuseum.org · The Textile Museum features rotating exhibitions of historical and contemporary textiles and a Textile Learning Center that explores textile techniques, makers and their cultures. Open Mon. - Sat. 10 am -5 pm; Sun. 1 pm - 5 pm. Suggested donation $5. Metro: Dupont Circle. theodore roosevelt islAnd Washington, DC · (703) 289-2500 · nps.gov/this Congress designated this serene island as a memorial to President Theodore Roosevelt, early champion of conservation. It is accessible by footbridge from the parking lot, off the northbound lane of the George Washington Memorial Parkway and includes a memorial plaza with a 17-foot statue of Roosevelt as-well-as nearly 2-miles of trails through forest and wetlands. Metro: Rosslyn. tUdor plACe historiC hoUse & gArden 1644 31st St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 965-0400 · tudorplace.org · The Georgetown mansion and National Historic Landmark was once the home of Martha Custis Peter, granddaughter of Martha Washington. Docent-led house tours and self-guided garden tours available Tue. - Sun. Surrounded by five acres of extensive gardens. Metro: Dupont Circle. U.s. CApitol Capitol Hill · Washington, DC · (202) 225-6827 · Timed entry passes are offered on a first come, first served basis, beginning at 9 am Mon. - Sat. Passes are distributed at the kiosk at the corner of First St. and Maryland Ave SW. Tours last approximately 1 hour. Metro: Capitol South. 200 Maryland Ave. NE · Washington, DC · (202) 543-8919 x0022 · uschs.org · Organization established to educated the public of the U.S. Capitol & Congress. Exterior walking tour of the United States Capitol takes U.s. CApitol historiCAl soCiety 51 See & Do http://www.stmatthewscathedral.org http://www.rockcreekparish.org/center http://www.navymemorial.org http://www.srmason-sj.org http://www.supremecourtus.gov http://www.textilemuseum.org http://www.nps.gov/this http://www.tudorplace.org http://www.spymuseum.org http://www.uschs.org http://www.spymuseum.org

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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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