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the WAshington design Center 300 D St. SW · Washington, DC · (202) 646-6118 · merchandisemart.com/ dcdesigncenter · Home to more than 70 showrooms of the worlds finest home furnishings, fabrics, floorcoverings and accessories to the design trade. Consumer browsing Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 5 pm. Bi-annual Design House exhibit open Mon. - Fri. free of charge, 10 am - 5 pm. Gratis 1/2 hour design consultations available through Dial-A-Designer Program and Designer Index Program. Metro: Federal Center SW. WAshington MonUMent 15th St. & Constitution Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 426-6841 · (800) 967-2283 · nps.gov/wamo · Visitors wishing to reserve Washington Monument tickets should call (800) 967-2283. There is a $1.50 service charge and $.50 shipping fee. Free same day timed tickets are available beginning at 8:30 am at the 15th street kiosk. The Monument is open daily 9 am -5 pm. Metro: Smithsonian. WAshington nAtionAl CAthedrAl 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 537-6200 · nationalcathedral.org · Gothic Cathedral with dramatic architecture, soaring vaulting, magnificent stained glass, sculpture/carvings, gargoyles, and peaceful gardens. Offering daily worship, guided/audio tours, concerts, programs and three shops. Group reservations required call (202) 537-6207x5. Donations requested. Metro: Tenleytown-AU. WAshington nAtionAls 1500 S. Capitol St. SE · Washington, DC · (202) 675-6287 · nationals.com · Major League Baseball team. Season runs April - October. Register online for FREE official e-mail newsletters, ticket information and more. Metro: Navy Yard. WAshington perForMing Arts soCiety 2000 L St. NW #510 · Washington, DC · (202) 833-9800 · wpas.org · As one of the leading performing arts presenters in the nation, Washington Performing Arts Society annually presents more than 60 performances of the highest quality, including classical music, jazz, gospel, contemporary dance, and international music and art forms. Metro: Farragut North. WAshington WizArds Verizon Center · 601 F St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 661-5050 · washingtonwizards.com · NBA action at its best: 41 home games played at the Verizon Center. Season runs Nov.-Apr. Tickets: $10 - $120. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown. White hoUse 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 456-2200 · nps.gov/whho/ · The home of every US president except George Washington. Tours of the White House have been expanded to include parties of ten or more people, regardless of age or type of group. Tour requests MUST be made through one’s member of Congress (Senator or Representative) and will be accepted up to six months in advance; tours are scheduled approximately one month before the requested date. Tours are scheduled Tues. - Sat. 7:30 am - 12:30 pm. For more information contact (202) 456-7041. Foreign visitors may contact their respective embassies to inquire about White House tour opportunities. Metro: Federal Triangle; McPherson Square. White hoUse visitor Center WolF trAp nAtionAl pArk For the perForMing Arts 1551 Trap Rd. · WoodlAWn plAntAtion Vienna, VA · (703) 255-1900 · (877) WOLFTRAP · wolftrap.org · Wolf Trap presents a broad spectrum of performing arts programs, including pop, classical, country, dance, jazz and blues, year-round at both its beautiful national park setting and it’s smaller, more intimate indoor venue. Metro: Vienna/Fairfax-GMU. WoMen in MilitAry serviCe For AMeriCA MeMoriAl Arlington National 9000 Richmond Hwy. · Alexandria, VA · (703) 780-4000 · woodlawn1805.org · Woodlawn was the home of Eleanor Custis Lewis, granddaughter of Martha Washington who married Lawrence Lewis, George Washington’s nephew. A beautiful example of Federal-Era architecture built in 1805. Open Mar. - Dec. 10 am - 5 pm Closed Jan. - Feb. Open Mondays by special appointment only. Metro: Huntington. WoodroW Wilson hoUse MUseUM 2340 S St. NW · Washington, DC · 1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 208-1631 · The Visitor Center is open seven days a week, from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Allow between 20 minutes and 1 1/2 hour to explore the video and exhibits. The Center features many aspects of the White House, including its architecture, furnishings, first families, social events, and relations with the press and world leaders, as well as a thirty-minute video. The White House Historical Association sponsors a sale area. Stop on the Tourmobile route. Restrooms are available, but food service is not. Metro: Federal Triangle; Metro Center. Cemetery · 1 Memorial Drive · Arlington, VA · (703) 892-2606 · womensmemorial.org · Monumental Washington’s only memorial to honor America’s 2.5 million women who have served in the nation’s defense. Includes education center, exhibit gallery, theater, gift shop and register of women veterans’ stories. Free. Open everyday except Christmas, 8 am - 5 pm, Oct. 1- Mar. 31 and 8 am - 7 pm Apr. 1 - Sept. 30. Call 703-892-2606 for more. Metro: Arlington Cemetery. (202) 387-4062 · woodrowwilsonhouse.org · Washington, DC’s only presidential museum. The former home of President Woodrow Wilson and Edith Wilson following their White House years. Features original furnishings, presidential memorabilia and changing special exhibits. Open Tues. - Sun. 10 am - 4 pm. Admission: Adults $7.50, students $3.00. Groups discounts available. Available for private functions. Metro: Dupont Circle. 53 See & Do http://www.merchandisemart.com/dcdesigncenter http://www.merchandisemart.com/dcdesigncenter http://www.nps.gov/wamo http://www.nationalcathedral.org http://www.nationals.com http://www.wpas.org http://www.washingtonwizards.com http://www.nps.gov/whho/ http://www.dandydinnerboat.com http://www.woodlawn1805.org http://www.wolftrap.org http://www.womensmemorial.org http://www.woodrowwilsonhouse.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

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

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