Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 52) ronAld reAgAn building And internAtionAl trAde center 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 312-1300 · 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. six FlAgs AMericA 13710 Central Ave. · Mitchellville, MD · (301) 2491500 · 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). Founded in 1961, Six Flags is celebrating its 45th Anniversary in 2006. Metro: Addison Road-Seat Pleasant sixth & i historic synAgogue 600 I St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 408-3100 · sixthandi.org · A breathtaking historic synagogue in the heart of Washington, DC, 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 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 suPreMe council, 33° scottish rite oF FreeMAsonry 1733 16th St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 2323579 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 terrAPin AdVentures 8600 Foundrty St · Savage, MD · (301) 725-1313 · terrapinadventures.com · Terrapin Adventures is your outdoor adventure center featuring a climbing tower, zip line, giant swing, high ropes course, guided kayaks, biking, geo-caching, hiking, sailing, horseback trail tours in central Maryland. Perfect for team building, corporate, and youth groups. the cAto institute 1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 842-0200 · cato.org · The CATO Institute is a non-profit public policy research organization, which seeks to broaden the public policy debate to allow consideration of the principles of limited government, individual liberty, free markets, and peace. the college PArK AViAtion MuseuM 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr. · College Park, MD · (301) 864-6029 · collegeparkaviationmuseum.com · Family-friendly museum tells the story of the College Park Airport (circa 1909) and the early days of flight. Vintage aircraft. Interactive exhibits. Special programs and events. Open daily. 10 am-5 pm. Metro: College Park-U of MD the Kreeger MuseuM 2401 Foxhall Rd. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 3373050 ext. 10 · kreegermuseum.org · Showcasing the art collection of Carmen and David Kreeger. Includes works by Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, Kandinsky, and Miro. Reservations required weekdays. Guided Tours, Tues. - Fri. at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. New open hours are Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm and reservations are not required. Free parking on grounds. Admission $8. Seniors and students $5. Metro: Tenleytown-AU the PhilliPs collection 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 & modern artists—Degas, Matisse, O’Keeffe, Picasso, Renoir and Rothko among them. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Thurs. Artful Evenings until 8:30 pm; Sun. noon-7 pm (June-Sept. noon5pm); Sun. concerts Oct.-May at 4pm; Cafe & gift shop. Metro: Dupont Circle 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 52 See & Do http://www.itcdc.com http://www.srmason-sj.org http://www.sixflags.com http://www.supremecourtus.gov http://www.sixthandi.org http://www.terrapinadventures.com http://www.nationalaquarium.org http://www.stmatthewscathedral.org http://www.cato.org http://www.nationalaquarium.org http://www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com http://www.kreegermuseum.org http://www.phillipscollection.org http://www.textilemuseum.org http://www.gettysburg.travel http://www.gettysburg.travel
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