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The District of Columbia, our Nation’s Capital and the city many believe to be the most powerful in the world, was named for George Washington and Christopher Columbus in 1791. Washington, D.C. brings together the hub of American political life and a broad international cultural diversity. From its majestic monuments, museums, and historical treasures, to its unique neighborhoods and numerous street festivals, the city is a glorious mix of delightful contrasts. For ease in getting around town, Washington’s Metro System, one of the best subway systems on the East Coast, provides a connection to neighborhoods in the city, and to parts of Northern Virginia and Maryland. For more information regarding the Metro, call (202) 637-7000. For more information on points of interest in Washington, D.C., call (202) 789-7000.

National Air and Space Museum
Independence Ave. at 6th Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20560
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway • Chantilly, VA 20151
www.nasm.si.edu

The Museum has two display facilities. The National Mallbuilding in Washington, D.C. has hundreds of artifacts on display including the original Wright 1903 Flyer, the Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 command module, and a lunar rock sample that visitors can touch. The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center displays many more artifacts including the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, Boeing B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay and Space Shuttle Enterprise.

Jefferson Memorial
900 Ohio Drive, SW • Washington, D.C. 20024
202-426-6841

A monument to our third president, this 19-foot bronze statue stands beneath a rotunda inscribed with passages from the Declaration of Independence and Jefferson's other famous writings. Open daily except Christmas. Park rangers are in attendance from 8 a.m. - midnight.

National Gallery of Art
4th Street and Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, D.C.
202-737-4215
www.nga.gov

Open daily. Closed Christmas and New Years Day.
Take a taste of the finer things in life and view thecollection of Renaissance paintings, Dutch masterworks, French impressionism, as well as 20th century paintings and sculptures in this national gallery. Nearest Metros are Archives, Federal Center, SW, or Judiciary Square.

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F Street NW • Washington, D.C. 20566
800-444-1324 / 202-467-4600
www.kennedy-center.org

Overlooking the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. the nation’s busiest arts facility, presenting more than 2,000 performances each year. The Kennedy Center continues to fulfill his vision by producing and presenting anunmatched variety of theater and musicals, dance and ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular and folk music, and multi-media performances for all ages.

The Kennedy Center contains the Opera House,Concert Hall, Eisenhower Theater, the Terrace Theater, Hall of Nations, and the American Film Institute Theater. The Millennium Stage presents free performances in the Grand Foyer every night at 6 p.m. Open daily for public viewing, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For group tour information, call 202-416-8341. Shuttle available from Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro.

Lincoln Memorial
West Potomac Park at 23rd St, NW Washington, D.C. 20024
202-426-6841

The classic Greek temple memorial is located at WestPotomac Park. This grand memorial overlooks the Reflecting Pool.Inside, the 19-foot marble statue of the 16th president is flanked by inscriptions of his Gettysburg Address and his second inaugural address. Open daily, 8 a.m. - midnight. From the nearest metro, Foggy Bottom-GWU, walk 8 blocks south along 23rd Street NW.

The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW • Washington, D.C. 20500
www.whitehouse.gov

Construction on this hallowed residence began in 1792 and ended amongst much patriotic fanfare in 1800. Though never inhabited by George Washington himself, The White House was nevertheless conceived by the Father of Our Nation as a Holy Fortress from which to guard against the tyranny of ‘‘big government” and ‘‘socialprograms.”

The President’s house, one of the most popular sights in D.C. Only the public rooms on the ground floor and the state floor may be visited, and the hours are limited. The White House may be closed at various times due tosecurity concerns and special events. Nearest Metros are the Farragut West, McPherson Square or Metro Center.