Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 51) the old Post oFFice PAVilion 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 289-4224 · oldpostofficedc.com · This former post office houses shops and restaurants, daily entertainment and a dramatic view of the city from the 315-foot clock tower. Shops and international food court. The Tower Tour is offered daily. Free admission. Please contact us for your special event, reception or banquet needs. Metro: Federal Triangle 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 reservationonly. Groups interested in touring the Pentagon should contact the Pentagon Tour Office at 703-697-1776. Metro: Pentagon PotoMAc PArK North & South of 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 Power PAss trAVel Fun cArd ltd 520 White Plains Rd., Ste 500 · Tarrytown, NY · (914) 467-5246 800-490-9330 · visitticket.com · Washington DC Power Pass is the card that gives visitors free, instant access to dozens of great Washington attractions and tours! With your Power Pass card, you will receive an in-depth guide containing maps and other useful information, this indispensable tool will help you plan an unforgettable trip to the nation’s capital. President lincoln’s cottAge Upshur St. NW @ Rock Creek Church Rd. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 829-0436 · lincolncottage.org · The most significant site associated with Lincoln’s presidency aside from the White House. Abraham Lincoln and his family lived here for a quarter of his presidency and during his first season here he drafted the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. Open 7 days a week, guided tours only. Reservations recommended, see our website for tickets. Metro: Georgia Avenue-Petworth PriMiModA 2010 R St. NW · Washington, DC · (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. rAVenchAse AdVentures 3126 West Kerry St, #139 · Richmond, VA · (888) 702-9039 ext. 1 · 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 Da Vinci Code, or Lord of the Rings, you’ll love Ravenchase Adventures. rocK creeK PArK 3545 Williamsburg Ln. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 895-6000 · nps.gov/rocr · A rustic expanse of 1,754acres surrounding Rock Creek and extending north to the District line. Includes 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 5100 Glover Rd. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 3620117 · 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. See & Do 51 http://www.oldpostofficedc.com http://pentagon.afis.osd.mil http://www.visitticket.com http://www.lincolncottage.org http://www.primimoda.com http://www.archives.gov/nae http://www.ravenchase.com http://www.archives.gov/nae http://www.tudorplace.org http://www.nps.gov/rocr http://www.rockcreekhorsecenter.com http://www.tudorplace.org
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