Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 54) u.s. nAVy MuseuM 805 Kidder Breese St. SE Washington Navy Yard · Washington, DC · (202) 433-4882 · history.navy. mil · Housed in the old Naval Gun Factory, the museum’s collection features the foremast fighting top from the USS Constitution, the bathyscaphe Trieste, ship models, medals, uniforms, photographs and fine art. Hands-on and great for kids: Including working submarine periscopes and WWII gun mounts. Open Mon.-Fri. 9 am-5 pm, weekends and holidays 10 am-5 pm. Free admission. Visitors must call in advance. Metro: Eastern Market;Navy Yard union stAtion 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE · Washington, DC · (202) 289-1908 · unionstationdc.com · For nearly 100 years, Union Station has been the gateway to the nation’s capital. Every year, 29 million visitors enjoy shopping, entertainment, and an international variety of food in this Beaux Arts transportation hub. Visit our website for coupons. Metro: Union Station Verizon center 601 F St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 628-3200 · verizoncenter.com · Verizon Center, the stateof-the-art sports and entertainment complex is home to the NBA’s Washington Wizards, the NHL’s Washington Capitals, the WNBA’s Washington Mystics & the Georgetown Hoyas Men’s Basketball team. Experience over 220 annual world class sporting events, concerts & family shows in the heart of DC. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown VictiMs oF coMMunisM MeMoriAl FoundAtion 1521 16th St. NW Corner of Massachusetts Ave and New Jersey Ave · Washington, DC · victimsofcommunism.org · The Victims of Communism Memorial Statue was dedicated on June 12, 2007 to commemorate the 100 million victims of communism and honor those who successfully resisted its tyranny. Massachusetts Avenue and New Jersey Avenue NW. victimsofcommunism.org. Metro: Union Station VietnAM VeterAns MeMoriAl Constitution Ave. & Henry Bacon Dr. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 634-1568 · nps.gov/vive · The black granite walls of this moving V-shaped memorial are inscribed with the names of more than 58,209 Americans missing or killed in the Vietnam conflict. Frederick Hart’s life-size bronze sculpture depicts three young servicemen. Open 24-hours; Park Ranger on site 8 am-midnight. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU VietnAM woMen’s MeMoriAl 21st St. & Constitution Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 426-6841 · Located in a grove of trees across from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, this 2,000pound bronze statue by Sante Fe-based sculptor Glenna Goodacre depicts 3 service women and one wounded soldier supported by sandbags. Open 24-hours. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU Voice oF AMericA 330 Independence Ave. SW · Washington, DC · (202) 203-4959 · voatour.com · Voice of America (VOA) is the U. S. government’s international broadcasting service. Experience the excitement of live radio and television production in some of VOA’s 45 broadcast languages. Free studio tours M-F at noon and 3 pm. Reservations: (202) 203-4990 or visit voatour.com. Metro: Federal Center SW wAshington MonuMent 15th St. & Constitution Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 426-6841 · nps.gov/wamo · The National Park Service re-opened the Washington Monument for visitation April 1, 2005. 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 54 See & Do http://www.nps.gov/vive http://www.unionstationdc.com http://www.voatour.com http://www.verizoncenter.com http://www.voatour.com http://www.nps.gov/wamo http://www.victimsofcommunism.org http://www.victimsofcommunism.org http://www.usmcmuseum.org http://www.americanindian.si.edu http://www.americanindian.si.edu http://www.usmcmuseum.org
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