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**Congressman**

**Jeb Hensarling's**

**Guide to Visiting**

**Washington D.C.**

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![](media/image3.jpeg){width="0.8229166666666666in"
height="1.2291666666666667in"}*As your Representative in Congress, I am
pleased to provide you with this compressive guide to Washington D.C. It
includes information about many attractions around the city to help you
plan your visit. There are several tours my office can help arrange for
you, but available space on many tours is limited, particularly during
the summer months. Make sure to plan in advance and contact my office as
soon as possible if we can assist you in any way. I hope that you have
an enjoyable and enriching experience in Washington, D.C.*

> *Yours respectfully,*
>
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[About the Congressman]{.underline}

Congressman Jeb Hensarling is a life-long conservative dedicated to
advancing the principles of faith, family, free enterprise and freedom. 
Jeb's combination of principled conservatism and practical political
experience culminated in his being elected Chairman of the Republican
Study Committee, the largest conservative caucus in the House of
Representatives.

An outspoken advocate for limited government and unlimited freedom,
Congressman Hensarling has led efforts to control spending, lower taxes,
defend traditional family values, enhance our homeland security and
support our troops.  Throughout the 109th Congress, Jeb served as
Chairman of the RSC Budget and Spending Taskforce, where he introduced a
bill that would balance the budget in five years without raising taxes
on American families and individuals.

Serving on the House Committee on the Budget and the House Committee on
Financial Services, Jeb has led the charge in Congress for balancing the
budget and restraining the growth of government spending.  He has
emerged as a national voice for conservative values and principles.

Jeb introduced the "Family Budget Protection Act," a landmark budget
reform bill that was heralded as the "Gold Standard" of budget
enforcement legislation by a coalition of conservative groups, including
the American Conservative Union, Americans for Tax Reform, Citizens
Against Government Waste, Citizens for a Sound Economy and the National
Taxpayers Union. Jeb's reform bill would restore accountability to the
federal budget process, increasing efficiency and rooting out waste on
behalf of all 5th district families, small business owners, and
residents.

Jeb understands that you are tired of the waste in government, and is
the watchdog in Congress for your tax dollars.  He spearheaded efforts
on the House Financial Services Committee to pass regulatory relief for
financial institutions that will benefit American consumers.  He has
received numerous honors and awards for his outstanding service in
Congress, In addition, according to the National Taxpayers Union, Jeb
currently has the least expensive spending agenda in the entire
Congress.

Jeb Hensarling was born in Stephenville, Texas, and grew up working on
his father's farm near College Station. Jeb was an active student leader
at Texas A&M University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in
economics in 1979. Later he went on to earn a law degree from the
University of Texas in 1982.   He went on to serve on the staff of
Senator Phil Gramm and was later named the Executive Director of the
National Republican Senatorial Committee. 

He moved into the private sector and spent ten years in the business
world, serving as an officer for a successful investment firm, a data
management company and an electricity retail company. Congressman
Hensarling has remained actively involved in his community dating back
to his early years as an Eagle Scout. He has been a leader with the
American Cancer Society of Dallas and a board member for the Children's
Education Fund.  Jeb and his wife Melissa are members of St. Michael and
All Angels Church and reside in Dallas with their two children, Claire
and Travis.

*[The 5^th^ District]{.underline}*

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The Fifth District takes in Dallas neighborhoods such as Lake Highlands,
Lakewood, and White Rock Lake. Much of East Dallas and a significant
portion of Garland are located within the Fifth District, as well as all
of Mesquite, Seagoville and Sunnyvale.

The Fifth District is home to an expanse of six rural counties that
sweep through East Texas. These counties include: Kaufman, Henderson,
Anderson, Van Zandt, Wood and Cherokee counties.

The Dallas County portion of the Fifth District is also home to the
beautiful White Rock Lake, some of the finest schools in Texas, and
thousands of special events like the annual Mesquite Championship Rodeo.

These rural areas and small towns are home to events like the Canton
First Monday Trade Days, hundreds of cow-calf operations, thousands of
small businesses and some of the richest history that Texas has to
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[Office Contact Information]{.underline}

[Washington D.C.]{.underline} [Dallas]{.underline}

132 Cannon Building 6510 Abrams Rd, #243

Washington, D.C. 20515 Dallas, TX 75231

Phone: 202-225-3484 Phone: 214-349-9996

Fax: 202-226-4888 Fax: 214-349-0738

[Athens]{.underline}

702 E. Corsicana St.

Athens, TX 75751

Phone: 903-675-8288

Fax: 903-675-8351

Website: [www.house.gov/hensarling](http://www.house.gov/hensarling)

**[Table of Contents]{.underline}**

**Navigating Washington, D.C
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**Washington Weather
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**Here's Where We Can Help
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**Public
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**Monuments ... 8**

**Government Buildings ... 10**

**Capitol Hill ... 11**

**Historic Sites ... 12**

**Museums & Galleries ... 13**

**Parks ... 19**

**Washington Sports Teams
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**Where to Eat in D.C.
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**Accommodations
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***[Navigating Washington, D.C]{.underline}***

**Overview**

Washington, DC is divided into four quadrants - NW, NE, SW, SE. When
traveling through the city, note which quadrant your destination is in
because the lack of this crucial detail could result in a great deal of
confusion. Because streets cross over into multiple quadrants, an
address can be duplicated in each.

**The Metro and Bus Systems**

Washington has an underground transportation system, the Metro, which
can transport you to almost all the major attractions, Washington Reagan
National Airport, and additional locations for a reasonable fare. Trains
arrive in each Metro station frequently during rush hours (6-9:30 a.m.,
3-6:30 p.m.) and less frequently, approximately every 10 minutes, the
rest of the day. The bus system is another inexpensive and dependable
form of transportation. For information on Metro schedules, routes, or
fares, please refer to their website.

[Contact:]{.underline}

\(202\) 637-7000

[www.WMATA.com](http://www.WMATA.com/)

**Taxis**

Washington, D.C. taxi companies use a zone system rather than a meter
(which you will find in Virginia and Maryland taxis). The rates are the
same for all taxis D.C. and the fare increases with each zone entered.
Finding a taxi is fairly easy at major intersections or hotels, but
should you need to arrange for one the companies below can be of
assistance. The website below has additional information should you need
it.

[Contact:]{.underline}

[www.dctaxi.dc.gov](http://www.dctaxi.dc.gov/)

ABC Cab (202) 398-0500 Diamond Cab (202) 387-6200

Liberty Cab (202) 398-0532 Yellow Cab of DC (202) 544-1212

**Monument Tours**

*The Old Town Trolley*

[Hours:]{.underline}

Summer: 9:00 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m. (daily)

Winter: 9:00 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m. (daily)

[Prices:]{.underline}

Adult (age 13 and over) -- \$28

Child (age 4 to 12) -- \$14

Child (age 3 and under) -- Free

[Contact:]{.underline}

1-800-868-7482

[www.oldtowntrolley.com](http://www.oldtowntrolley.com/)

*Tourmobile*

[Hours]{.underline}*:*

Daily 9:30 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m.

[Prices]{.underline}*:*

Adult (age 12 and over) -- \$20

Child (age 3 to 11) -- \$10

Child (age 2 and under) -- Free

[www.tourmobile.com](http://www.tourmobile.com/)

***[Washington Weather]{.underline}***

\*For more information see [www.weather.com](http://www.weather.com/)\*

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| Jan  | 35˚ | 42˚  | 2.7 in     |   | July | 71˚ | 88˚  | 3.8 in     |
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| Feb  | 29˚ | 45˚  | 2.7 in     |   | Aug  | 70˚ | 86˚  | 3.9 in     |
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| M    | 37˚ | 56˚  | 3.2 in     |   | Sept | 62˚ | 80˚  | 3.3 in     |
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| A    | 46˚ | 66˚  | 2.7 in     |   | Oct  | 50˚ | 69˚  | 3.0 in     |
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| May  | 56˚ | 76˚  | 3.7 in     |   | Nov  | 41˚ | 58˚  | 3.1 in     |
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| June | 66˚ | 84˚  | 3.4 in     |   | Dec  | 31˚ | 47˚  | 3.1 in     |
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**[Tours Available Through Congressman Hensarling's
Office]{.underline}**

The tourist sites of Washington, D.C. are always busy, and tours of the
following sites are often hard to secure. Though we might not be
successful, we will do everything we can to try to procure a
congressional tour of the below sites. Please contact our office as far
in advance as possible so we can start working on tour reservations for
you.

**United States Capitol**

![](media/image6.png){width="1.0in" height="0.70625in"}Under this
splendid white dome, Senators and Representatives collaborate to develop
and refine U.S. legislative policy. Personalized, staff-led tours are
provided for 5^th^ district constituents by Congressman Hensarling's
staff. Please give as much advanced notice as possible to ensure that
there is availability.

[Staff-led Tour Hours:]{.underline} Mon -- Fri; 9 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Capitol South

**The White House**

The White House, constructed with white-painted Aquia sandstone
beginning in 1792, has been the home and principal workplace of every
U.S. president except George Washington. A limited number of tours,
secured through congressional offices, are available each day. Tour
requests must be submitted months in advance.

[Tour Hours]{.underline}: Tue -- Sat; 7:30 a.m. -- 11:30 a.m.
[Website]{.underline}: [www.whitehouse.gov](http://www.whitehouse.gov/)

[Metro]{.underline}: McPherson Square

**Mount Vernon Estate and Garden**

This estate, located on the banks of the Potomac River, was the
magnificent plantation home to our first president.

![](media/image7.png){width="1.875in"
height="0.9631944444444445in"}[Admission:]{.underline} (when visited
without congressional office assistance)

Adults -- \$11

Children (6 to 11) -- \$5

Children (5 and under) -- Free

[Hours:]{.underline}

April -- August 8 a.m. -- 5 p.m.

March, Sep, Oct 9 a.m. -- 5 p.m.

Nov -- February 9 a.m. -- 4 p.m.

[Location:]{.underline} George Washington Parkway\
Mount Vernon, VA 22121

> \(703\) 780-2000
>
> [www.MountVernon.org](http://www.MountVernon.org/)

**United States Supreme Court**

The Supreme Court, established in 1789, is the highest court in the
nation with judicial review given to itself in the 1803 Marbury v.
Madison case, receiving roughly 8,000 petitions each term to hear
individual cases.

[Hours]{.underline}: Mon -- Fri; 9 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m.

[Lectures]{.underline}: (when not in session) 9:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.;
11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.; 1:30 p.m.; 2:30 p.m.; 3:30 p.m.

![](media/image8.png){width="1.375in"
height="0.8597222222222223in"}[Metro]{.underline}: Capitol South

[Location]{.underline}: 1^st^ Street & Maryland Ave, NE\
Washington, DC 20543

> \(202\) 479-3211
>
> [www.SupremeCourtUS.gov](http://www.SupremeCourtUS.gov/)

**Library of Congress**

![](media/image9.png){width="1.25in" height="0.8986111111111111in"}This
three building complex is the world's largest library containing over 30
million cataloged books, 1 million government publications, 58 million
manuscripts, 33,000 bound newspapers, 1 million world newspapers, and
much more. It is the research arm of the U.S. Congress.

[Hours:]{.underline} Mon -- Sat; 10 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m.

[Tours]{.underline}: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., & 2:30 p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Capitol South

[Location]{.underline}: 101 Independence Ave, SE\
Washington, DC 20540

> \(202\) 707-8000
>
> [www.LOC.gov](http://www.LOC.gov/)

**Bureau of Engraving and Printing**

The largest producer of security documents in the United States, this is
where more than 20 billion postage stamps and 9 billion Federal Reserve
Notes are produced yearly.

[Hours]{.underline}: Monday - Friday (various times throughout the day)

[Admission]{.underline}: Ticket required during the summer on a limited,
first-come, first-served beginning at 8 a.m.. Advance tickets not
available.

![](media/image10.png){width="1.375in"
height="1.0305555555555554in"}[Metro]{.underline}: Smithsonian

[Location]{.underline}: 14^th^ Street and C Street, SW\
Washington, DC 20228

> 1-866-874-2330
>
> [www.MoneyFactory.com](http://www.MoneyFactory.com/)

**The Pentagon**

The Pentagon is one of the largest office buildings in the world and is
home to the U.S. Department of Defense. Constructed during World War II,
the building covers 3,705,793 square feet and houses approximately
23,000 employees.

[Tours:]{.underline} Mon -- Fri ; 9 a.m. -- 3 p.m.

[Admission]{.underline}: Group tours (10 to 45 people) available to
schools, educational groups, and other various groups by reservation
only

[Metro]{.underline}: Pentagon

[Information]{.underline}:
[www.DefenseLink.mil/Pubs/Pentagon](http://www.DefenseLink.mil/Pubs/Pentagon)

**Department of State**

If successful in procuring a tour, visitors enjoy viewing the Diplomatic
Reception Rooms, which holds an elegant array of 18th Century American
art.

[Tours:]{.underline} Mon -- Fri; 9:30, 10:30, 2:45

Visitors must arrive at the C Street Entrance with a photo ID. Children
under the age of 12 are not encouraged to participate in this tour.

[Admission]{.underline}: Reservations required and should be made *four*
weeks in advance

[Metro]{.underline}: Foggy Bottom

[Location]{.underline}: 2201 C Street, NW\
Washington, DC 20520

> [www.State.gov](http://www.State.gov/)

**Washington National Cathedral**

In addition to the 14^th^ century Gothic Cathedral, visitors can enjoy
shops, gardens, and an observation gallery offering spectacular views of
the city.

[Hours:]{.underline}

Sun 8 a.m. -- 6:30 p.m.

Mon -- Fri 10 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m.

Sat 10 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Dupont Circle

[Location]{.underline}: 3101 Wisconsin Ave, NW\
Washington, DC 20016

> \(202\) 537-6200
>
> [www.Cathedral.org](http://www.Cathedral.org/)

**Treasury Building**

The Treasury Building, originally an executive department of the First
Session of Congress in 1789, is home to the Secretary of the Treasury.

[Metro]{.underline}: McPherson Square

[Tours:]{.underline} Saturdays; 9:00am, 9:15am, 10:30am, 11:15am

[Admission]{.underline}: Tours must be scheduled through a congressional
office

[Location]{.underline}: 15^th^ Street and Pennsylvania Ave, NW\
Washington DC 20502

> [www.Treasury.gov/education/tour/index.html](http://www.Treasury.gov/education/tour/index.html)

**John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts**

The Kennedy Center offers a wide variety of performances along with gift
shops, restaurants, and private reception spaces. In addition, visitors
can explore the Hall of States, the Hall of Nations, and the Center's
main theaters.

[Guided Tours:]{.underline} (free)

![](media/image11.png){width="1.75in" height="1.1666666666666667in"}Mon
-- Fri 10 a.m. -- 5 p.m.

Sat -- Sun 10 a.m. -- 1 p.m.

[Admission]{.underline}: Free performances every day at 6 p.m. on the
Millennium Stage.

[Metro]{.underline}: Foggy Bottom -- GWU (Take the free Show Shuttle to
and from the Center.)

[Location]{.underline}: 2700 F Street, NW\
Washington, DC 20566

> 1-800-444-1234
>
> [www.Kennedy-Center.org](http://www.Kennedy-Center.org/)

**\*\* If you would like the office to help you book any of the above
tours please visit the following website to \*\***

**fill out a tour request form**

[[http://www.house.gov/hensarling/serv_tours_form.shtml]{.underline}](http://www.house.gov/hensarling/serv_tours_form.shtml)

**[Public Tours Without Congressional Reservations]{.underline}**

There are very interesting sites around D.C. that, unfortunately, do not
provide Congressional tours. These sites are open to the public though,
and here is some information that will help you schedule them into your
visit.

[Monuments]{.underline}

**Washington Monument**

This monument is among the world's tallest masonry structures, standing
at 555 feet. Construction began in 1848 and was completed in 1884. It
was dedicated to the memory of the first U.S. President in 1885.

![](media/image12.png){width="0.7951388888888888in"
height="1.2125in"}[Daily Hours:]{.underline} 9 a.m. -- 4:45 p.m.

[Admission]{.underline}: Free; timed passes required. Advance tickets
available ([http://reservations.nps.gov](http://reservations.nps.gov/)
or

TicketMaster 1-800-967-2283)

[Metro]{.underline}: Smithsonian

[Contact]{.underline}: 15th & Constitution Avenue, NW\
Washington, DC 20001

> \(202\) 426-6841
>
> [www.NPS.gov/wamo](http://www.NPS.gov/wamo)

**Lincoln Memorial**

![](media/image13.png){width="1.0in" height="0.9347222222222222in"}The
Memorial is in the form of a Greek Doric Temple and contains a 19 ft.
seated sculpture of Lincoln and two well-known speeches that he made.
This monument has been the site of several famous speeches, included
Martin Luther Kings "I Have a Dream" speech delivered August 28, 1963.

[Hours]{.underline}: Open daily with park ranger present from 8 a.m. --
12 a.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Smithsonian

[Contact]{.underline}: W. Potomac Park at 23^rd^ Street, NW\
Washington, DC

> \(202\) 426-6841
>
> [www.NPS.gov/linc](http://www.NPS.gov/linc)

**Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial**

Dedicated on May 2, 1997, this memorial spreads over 7.5 acres and
traces 12 years of American History spread throughout 4 rooms, one room
for each year Roosevelt was president. It boasts various sculptures
depicting President and Mrs. Franklin Delano Roosevelt during events of
the Great Depression and World War II. Because of President Roosevelt's
disabilities, the designers intended to create a structure that would be
accessible to those with physical impairments.

[Daily Hours]{.underline}: 24 hours with park rangers present from 8
a.m. - 12 a.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Smithsonian (3/4 of a mile walk)

[Contact]{.underline}**:** 1850 West Basin Drive, SW\
Washington, DC 20024

> \(202\) 376-6704
>
> [www.NPS.gov/fdrm](http://www.NPS.gov/fdrm)

**Jefferson Memorial**

The 19-foot bronze statue of one of our founding fathers and our third
U.S. president stands in the center of a circular colonnade covered by a
shallow dome. The marble is inscribed with passages from the Declaration
of Independence and other famous Jeffersonian writings.

![](media/image14.png){width="1.25in"
height="0.9895833333333334in"}[Daily Hours:]{.underline} 8 a.m. -- 11:45
p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Smithsonian (just under a mile walk)

[Contact]{.underline}: Tidal Basin, South End of 15th Street, SW\
Washington, DC

> \(202\) 426-684
>
> [www.NPS.gov/thje](http://www.NPS.gov/thje)

**Arlington National Cemetery**

Not originally intended to be a national cemetery when construction
began in 1802, Arlington Cemetery is the home of Arlington House, a
19th-century mansion, amid the more than 250,000 military grave sites
that stretch out around it. Every hour on the hour during winter months
and every half hour during the summer months visitors have the
opportunity to see The Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier.

[Daily Hours:]{.underline}

April 1 -- Sept 30 8 a.m. -- 7 p.m.

Oct 1 -- March 31 8 a.m. -- 5 p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Arlington Cemetery \*Paid parking is available\*

[Contact]{.underline}: Memorial Dr\
Arlington, VA

> \(703\) 607-8000
>
> [www.ArlingtonCemetery.org](http://www.ArlingtonCemetery.org/)

**Vietnam Veterans Memorial and The Woman's Vietnam Veteran's Memorial**

![](media/image15.png){width="0.8569444444444444in"
height="1.1590277777777778in"}This controversial memorial currently
consists of three parts: the Three Soldier statue, the Vietnam Women's
Memorial, and the Memorial wall, which is inscribed with the names of
58,229 people missing or killed in the Vietnam War. Congress created the
Vietnam Woman's Memorial Project on November 15, 1988, for the purpose
of honoring women of the Armed Forces who served during the Vietnam era.

[Daily Hours:]{.underline} 8 a.m. -- 11:45 p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Smithsonian

[Contact]{.underline}: 21st & Constitution Avenue, NW\
Washington, DC 20001

> \(202\) 634-1568

<http://thewall-usa.com/>

**The United States Navy Memorial**

The memorial, honoring those who have served or are currently serving in
the Nave, Marine Corp., Coast Guard, and Merchant Marines, was
authorized by Congress in 1980 and holds a 100 foot diameter granite map
of the world surrounded by sculptural depictions of events in Naval
history.

[Hours]{.underline}: 24 hours daily.

[Metro]{.underline}: Archives-Navy Memorial

[Contact]{.underline}: 7^th^ Street and Pennsylvania Ave, NW\
Washington, DC

> \(202\) 737-2300
>
> [www.LoneSailor.org](http://www.LoneSailor.org/)

**U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial**

The Iwo Jima memorial is dedicated to the 6,821 U.S. personnel who have
gave their lives in defense of the United States during the battle..

[Daily Hours]{.underline}: 24 hours

[Metro]{.underline}: Rosslyn

[Contact]{.underline}: Marshall Dr. between Route 50 and Arlington
National Cemetery\
Arlington, VA

> \(202\) 426-6841
>
> [www.NPS.gov/gwmp/usmc.htm](http://www.NPS.gov/gwmp/usmc.htm)

**Korean War Memorial**

This memorial was dedicated, to the men and women who fought and died in
the Korean War from 1950 to 1953, by President George H.W. Bush on July
27, 1995, the 42^nd^ anniversary of the armistice that ended the war.

[Daily Hours:]{.underline} 8 a.m. -- 11:45 p.m.

![](media/image16.png){width="1.5in"
height="0.8069444444444445in"}[Metro]{.underline}: Foggy Bottom

[Contact]{.underline}: At the foot of the Lincoln Memorial\
Washington, DC

> \(202\) 426-6841
>
> [www.NPS.gov/kowa](http://www.NPS.gov/kowa)

[Government Buildings]{.underline}

**Old Executive Office Building \-- \*\*Tours *discontinued* until
further notice.\*\***

This Victorian building, originally designed to house the State, War,
and Navy departments, is an outstanding example of the typical
late-1800's architectural tastes.

[Metro]{.underline}: Farragut West

[Contact]{.underline}: 17^th^ Street and Pennsylvania Ave, NW\
Washington, DC 20502

> \(202\) 395-5895
>
> [www.WhiteHouse.gov/history/eeobtour](http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/history/eeobtour)

**Voice of America**

Voice of America is a U.S. government radio network that broadcasts more
that 1,000 hours of news and cultural programming in over 44 languages
each week around the world.

[Tours:]{.underline} Mon -- Fri; 11:45 a.m. (reservations required)

[Metro]{.underline}: Federal Center SW

[Contact]{.underline}: 330 Independence Ave, SW\
Washington, DC 20237

> \(202\) 401-7000
>
> <http://www.voanews.com/english/portal.cfm>

**FBI \-- \*\*Public tours are currently *unavailable\*\****

[Metro]{.underline}: Federal Triangle or Navy Memorial

[Contact]{.underline}: 935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW\
Washington, DC 20535

> \(202\) 324-3447
>
> [www.FBI.gov](http://www.FBI.gov/)

**National Archives and Records Administration**

The National Archives houses the 1%-3% of our nation's documents that
are kept forever including the United States Constitution, the
Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and extensive
genealogical and census files.

[Hours:]{.underline}

![](media/image17.png){width="1.5in" height="1.0597222222222222in"}Labor
Day -- March 31 10 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m.

April 1 -- Memorial Day 10 a.m. -- 7 p.m.

Memorial Day -- Labor Day 10 a.m. -- 9 p.m.

[Admission]{.underline}: Free.

[Metro]{.underline}: Archives-Navy Memorial

[Contact]{.underline}: 7^th^ Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW\
Washington, DC 20408

> 1-866-272-6272
>
> [www.Archives.gov](http://www.Archives.gov/)

**National Aquarium**

The nation's first public aquarium is the watering hole for over 1200
specimens of marine life.

[Daily Hours:]{.underline} 9 a.m. -- 5 p.m.

[Admission:]{.underline}

General Admission -- \$5

Seniors -- \$4

Children (ages 2 to 10) -- \$2

Children (2 and under) -- Free

[Metro]{.underline}: Federal Triangle

[Contact]{.underline}: Dept. of Commerce Building, Room B-077\
14^th^ Street and Constitution Ave, NW\
Washington, DC 20230

> \(202\) 482-2825
>
> [www.NationalAquarium.com](http://www.NationalAquarium.com/)

[Capitol Hill]{.underline}

**Senate Office Buildings**

The Senate Office Buildings, Russell, Dirksen, and Hart, are located on
the north side of the Capitol grounds on Constitution Avenue. These
buildings contain the offices of all 100 Senators and the 21 standing
committees of the Senate. These buildings are also open to the public.

[Metro]{.underline}: Capitol South

[Contact]{.underline}: Constitution Avenue\
Washington, DC 20515

> \(202\) 224-3121
>
> [www.Senate.gov](http://www.Senate.gov/)

![](media/image18.png){width="1.0319444444444446in"
height="1.375in"}**United States Botanic Gardens**

This living museum holds permanent collections of tropical, subtropical,
and desert plants.

[Daily Hours]{.underline}: 10 a.m. -- 5 p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Federal Center SW

[Contact]{.underline}: 245 First Street, SW\
Washington, DC 20024

> \(202\) 225-8333
>
> [www.USBG.gov](http://www.USBG.gov/)

[Historic Sites]{.underline}

**Union Station**

This working train station, visited by approximately 32 million people a
year, has been superbly restored and contains over 100 eating and
shopping establishments, a nine screen cinema, an international money
exchange, and an Amtrak ticket counter.

[Store Hours:]{.underline} \*Restaurant hours vary\*

Mon -- Sat 10 a.m. -- 9 p.m.

Sun 12 p.m. -- 6 p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Union Station

[Contact]{.underline}: 40 Massachusetts Avenue, NE

Washington, DC 20002

> \(202\) 484-7540
>
> [www.UnionStationDC.com](http://www.UnionStationDC.com/)

**Old Post Office Pavilion**

This former post office offers shops, restaurants, and a dramatic view
of DC from a 315 ft tower.

[Store Hours:]{.underline}

![](media/image19.png){width="1.0340277777777778in"
height="1.3576388888888888in"}Mon -- Fri 10 a.m. -- 8 p.m.

Sat -- Sun 12 p.m. -- 8 p.m.

[Tower Tours:]{.underline}

Mon -- Sat 8 a.m. -- 7:45 p.m. (Summer)

Sun 10 a.m. -- 5:45 p.m.

[Admission]{.underline}: Free.

[Metro]{.underline}: Federal Triangle

[Contact]{.underline}: 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

> Washington, DC 20004
>
> \(202\) 289-4224
>
> [www.OldPostOfficeDC.com](http://www.OldPostOfficeDC.com/)

**Gunston Hall**

Located on a 550 acre National Historic Landmark, The 1750's colonial
plantation home of George Mason, father of the Bill of Rights, is famous
for both architectural beauty and historical significance.

[Daily Hours:]{.underline} 9:30 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m.

[Admission:]{.underline} (visit website for discounts)

Adults -- \$8

Students -- \$4

Seniors (60+) - \$7

Young Children -- Free

[Contact]{.underline}: 10709 Gunston Road\
Mason Neck, VA 22079

> \(703\) 550-9220
>
> [www.GunstonHall.org](http://www.GunstonHall.org/)

**Congressional Cemetery**

The nation's first cemetery, which dates back to 1807, is the final
resting place for many distinguished Americans, including 19 Senators
and 71 Representatives, and contains a large collection of Victorian
statuary, 120 of which honor those Representatives who have died while
serving in Congress.

[Hours]{.underline}: daily from dawn to dusk

[Admission]{.underline}: Free; contribution requested. Appointment
required for Guided tours.

[Metro]{.underline}: Stadium-Armory

[Contact]{.underline}: 1801 E Street, SE\
Washington, DC 20003

> \(202\) 543-0539
>
> [www.CongressionalCemetery.org](http://www.CongressionalCemetery.org/)

**Old Stone House**

This colonial home, the oldest house in D.C., displays 18^th^ century
living and a beautiful flower garden.

[Tours:]{.underline} Wed -- Sun; 12 p.m. -- 5 p.m. (summer) \*Closed all
federal holidays\*

![](media/image20.png){width="1.75in"
height="0.8395833333333333in"}[Metro]{.underline}: Foggy Bottom (then
take bus or cab)

[Contact]{.underline}: 3051 M Street, NW

> Washington, DC 20007
>
> \(202\) 895-6070
>
> [www.NPS.gov/olst](http://www.NPS.gov/olst)

**Georgetown**

This European-like, historic neighborhood is home to many restaurants
and shops..

[Visitor Center Hours:]{.underline}

Mon -- Sat 9 a.m. -- 5 p.m.

![](media/image21.png){width="1.125in" height="0.8458333333333333in"}Sun
1 p.m. -- 5 p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Foggy Bottom (then take bus)

[Contact]{.underline}: 3242 M St. NW (Visitor Center)\
Washington, DC 20007

> \(202\) 342-8190
>
> [www.GeorgetownDC.com](http://www.GeorgetownDC.com/)

**Old Town Alexandria**

Old Town is known as the hometown of George Washington and Robert E.
Lee. Alexandria was founded in 1749 as a seaport by Scottish merchants
but is now the home of a large collection of 18^th^ and 19^th^ century
attractions.

[Visitor Center Daily Hours:]{.underline} 9 a.m. -- 5 p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: King Street Metro Station

[Contact]{.underline}: 221 King St. (Visitor Center)\
Alexandria, VA

> \(703\) 838-4200
>
> [www.FunSide.com](http://www.FunSide.com/)

[Museums and Galleries]{.underline}

**Smithsonian Institution Building Visitor Center - "The Castle"**

The oldest of the Smithsonian museum buildings contains the crypt of
founder James Smithson, as well as theatres, interactive touch-screen
programs, electronic wall maps, and much more.

[Daily Hours]{.underline}: 8:30 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Smithsonian (mall exit)

[Contact]{.underline}: 1000 Jefferson Dr., SW\
Washington, DC 20013

> \(202\) 633-1000
>
> [www.Si.edu/Visit/InfoCenter](http://www.Si.edu/Visit/InfoCenter)

**National Air and Space Museum**

The Smithsonian Institution\'s Air and Space Museum preserves the
largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft in the world.

![](media/image22.png){width="1.875in"
height="0.8659722222222223in"}[Daily Hours]{.underline}: 10 a.m. -- 5:30
p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Smithsonian

[Contact]{.underline}: 4^th^ St. and Independence Ave, SW\
Washington, DC 20560

> \(202\) 633-1000
>
> [www.NASM.Si.edu](http://www.NASM.Si.edu/)

**National Museum of American History**

The American History Museum, built in 1964, gives visitors the chance to
explore the history of science, technology, and culture in America.
Highlights include the Dorothy's red slippers from The Wizard of Oz, a
collection of First Ladies' inaugural gowns, Fonzie's leather jacket
from Happy Days, and the flag that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner"
-- just to name a few.

[Daily Hours]{.underline}: 10 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Smithsonian

[Contact]{.underline}: 14th St. and Constitution Avenue, NW\
Washington, DC 20560

> \(202\) 357-2700
>
> [www.AmericanHistory.Si.edu](http://www.AmericanHistory.Si.edu/)

![](media/image23.jpeg){width="1.0472222222222223in"
height="1.2090277777777778in"}**National Museum of Natural History**

The Natural History Museum takes a look at the natural world. Visitors
have the chance to see dinosaur fossils, the world's largest elephant,
the 45.5 carat Hope Diamond, and approximately 120 million additional
objects.

[Daily Hours:]{.underline} 10 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Smithsonian

[Contact]{.underline}: 10th St and Constitution Ave, NW\
Washington, DC 20560

> \(202\) 633-1000
>
> [www.MNH.Si.edu](http://www.MNH.Si.edu/)

**National Museum of American Art**

This outstanding collection includes works by more than 7,000 artists.

[Daily Hours:]{.underline} 11:30 a.m. -- 7:00 p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Gallery Place

[Contact]{.underline}: 8^th^ St. and F St. NW

> Washington, DC 20560
>
> \(202\) 633-7970
>
> [www.AmericanArt.Si.edu](http://www.AmericanArt.Si.edu/)

**Freer Gallery of Art**

The Freer Gallery is home to an exceptional collection of Asian art in
addition to 19th and 20th-century American works of art.

[Daily Hours:]{.underline} 10 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Smithsonian

[Contact]{.underline}: 12th St. and Jefferson Dr., SW\
Washington, DC 20013

> \(202\) 633-4880
>
> [www.Asia.Si.edu](http://www.Asia.Si.edu/)

![](media/image24.jpeg){width="0.9083333333333333in"
height="1.0902777777777777in"}**National Portrait Gallery**

[Daily Hours:]{.underline} 11:30 a.m. -- 7:00 p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Gallery Place

[Contact]{.underline}: 8^th^ St. and F St NW

> Washington, DC 20560
>
> (202)-633-8300
>
> [www.NPG.Si.edu](http://www.NPG.Si.edu/)

**Arthur M. Sackler Gallery**

Among this very distinguished collection of arts and sculptures,
visitors will find rotating exhibits of Asian and eastern art is
displayed.

[Daily Hours]{.underline}: 10 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Smithsonian

[Contact]{.underline}: 1050 Independence Avenue, SW\
Washington, DC 20013

> \(202\) 633-4880
>
> [www.Asia.Si.edu](http://www.Asia.Si.edu/)

**National Museum of African Art**

![](media/image25.png){width="0.875in" height="0.875in"}The National
Museum of African Art celebrates the rich visual traditions and
amazingly diverse culture of Africa by offering over 80 astonishing
works.

[Daily Hours:]{.underline} 10 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Smithsonian

[Contact]{.underline}: 950 Independence Avenue, SW\
Washington, DC 20013

> \(202\) 633-4600
>
> [www.NMAFA.Si.edu](http://www.NMAFA.Si.edu/)

**Arts and Industries Building \-- \*\*currently closed for
renovation\*\***

The oldest of the Smithsonian Buildings, the Arts and Industries
building was the original home of the American History Museum. This is
also the location of President James A. Garfield's inaugural ball.

[Contact]{.underline}: [www.Si.edu/Ai](http://www.Si.edu/Ai)

**Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden**

Comprised of a remarkable cylindrical structure and adjacent garden,
this collection includes an array of 19^th^ and 20^th^ century
sculptures and paintings.

[Daily Museum Hours:]{.underline} 10 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m. [Daily Sculpture
Garden Hours:]{.underline} 7:30 a.m. -- Dusk

[Metro]{.underline}: L'Enfant Plaza

[Contact]{.underline}: 7^TH^ St. and Independence Avenue, SW\
Washington, DC 20013

> \(202\) 633-4674
>
> [www.Hirshhorn.Si.edu](http://www.Hirshhorn.Si.edu/)

**National Gallery of Art & East Wing**

This Smithsonian offers guests to opportunity to view a collection of
American and European paintings, sculptures, and arts in addition to
changing exhibitions from around the world.

![](media/image26.jpeg){width="1.75in"
height="1.1256944444444446in"}[Hours:]{.underline}

Mon -- Sat 10 a.m. -- 5 p.m.

Sun 11 a.m. -- 6 p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Archives -- Navy Memorial

[Contact]{.underline}: 4th and Constitution Avenue, NW\
Washington, DC 20565

> \(202\) 737-4215
>
> [www.NGA.gov](http://www.NGA.gov/)

**Renwick Gellery**

This gallery, originally built between 1859 and 1861, is America's first
federal art collection. The gallery is named after the well-known New
York architect who designed the building.

[Daily Hours:]{.underline} 10 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Farragut West

[Contact]{.underline}: 17^th^ St. and Pennsylvania Ave, NW\
Washington, DC 20013

> \(202\) 633-2850
>
> [www.AmericanArt.Si.edu](http://www.AmericanArt.Si.edu/)

**International Spy Museum**

This museum, which focuses on human intelligence and shows the role
spies have played in events throughout history, contains the largest
collection of espionage artifacts on public display.

[Daily Hours]{.underline}: vary from week to week - please call museum
for specific hours

![](media/image27.png){width="1.625in"
height="0.9201388888888888in"}[Admission:]{.underline} (for all
exhibits)

Adults (ages 12 to 65) -- \$16

Seniors -- \$15

Children (ages 5 to 11) -- \$13

Children (age 4 and under) -- Free

[Metro]{.underline}: Chinatown

[Contact]{.underline}: 800 F Street, NW\
Washington, DC 20004

> \(202\) 393-7798
>
> [www.SpyMuseum.org](http://www.SpyMuseum.org/)

**US Marine Corps Museum and Historical Center \-- \**closed* until
further notice\***

The Marine Corps Museum offers the public history of the US Marine
Corps. The display honors those who have lost their lives serving, the
commitment of Marines, and the accomplishments the Marine Corps.

[Metro]{.underline}: Eastern Market or Navy Yard

[Contact]{.underline}: Washington Navy Yard, 6^th^ St and M St, SE\
Washington, DC 20003

> 1-800-397-7585
>
> [www.USMCMuseum.org](http://www.USMCMuseum.org/)

**US Navy Memorial Museum**

This museum was built to honor the rise and progression of the US Navy
and shows the Navy's contributions to the national defense of the U.S.

[Hours:]{.underline}

Mon -- Fri 9 a.m. -- 4 p.m.

Sat -- Sun 10 a.m. -- 5 p.m.

[Admission]{.underline}: Tour groups and individuals without military
I.D. who wish to visit should call in advance

[Metro]{.underline}: Archives -- Navy Memorial

[Contact]{.underline}: Washington Navy Yard, Building \# 76\
Washington, DC 20374

> \(202\) 433-4882
>
> <http://History.Navy.mil/branches/nhcorg8.htm>

![](media/image28.png){width="1.375in" height="1.1in"}**Ford's Theater
and Lincoln Museum**

This marvelously restored 19^th^-century theater boasts the Lincoln
Museum, which has

in excess of 400 historic objects that tell the story of President
Lincoln's assassination.

Petersen's Boarding House, the actually location of Lincoln's death, is
across the street.

[Daily Hours:]{.underline} 9 a.m. -- 5 p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Metro Center

[Contact]{.underline}: 511 10th Street, NW\
Washington, DC 20004

> \(202\) 426-6924
>
> [www.NPS.gov/foth](http://www.NPS.gov/foth)

**Corcoran Gallery of Art**

The Corcoran was Washington's first art museum and is known throughout
the world for its eminent collection of modern and historical American
art, in addition to European paintings and decorative arts.

![](media/image29.png){width="1.25in"
height="1.25in"}[Hours:]{.underline}

Wed -- Mon 10 a.m. -- 5 p.m.

Thu 10 a.m. -- 9 p.m.

[Admission:]{.underline}

Individuals -- \$6

Students -- \$3 (with ID)

Families -- \$12

[Metro]{.underline}: Farragut North or Farragut West

[Contact]{.underline}: 500 17th Street, NW\
Washington, DC 20006

> \(202\) 639-1700
>
> [www.Corcoran.org](http://www.Corcoran.org/)

**United States Holocaust Memorial Museum**

This grave and poignant museum displays, through photographs, film,
artifacts, and oral histories, the harrowing story of the Holocaust.

[Daily Hours:]{.underline} 10 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m.

[Admission]{.underline}: Free; timed tickets required (available at door
or call 1-800-400-9373) to view the permanent collection.

The permanent exhibit is not recommended for children under the age of
11.

[Metro]{.underline}: Smithsonian

[Contact]{.underline}: 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW\
Washington, DC 20024

> \(202\) 488-0400
>
> [www.USHMM.org](http://www.USHMM.org/)

**The Textile Museum**

![](media/image30.png){width="1.625in" height="1.1055555555555556in"}The
Textile Museum, built in 1925, is the only museum in the western
hemisphere that celebrates the collection, preservation, study and
presentation of historic textiles and carpets.

[Hours:]{.underline}

Mon -- Sat 10 a.m. -- 5 p.m.

Sun 1 p.m. -- 5 p.m.

[Admission]{.underline}: Free - donations welcomed

[Metro]{.underline}: Dupont Circle

[Contact]{.underline}: 2320 S Street, NW\
Washington, DC 20008

> \(202\) 667-0441
>
> [www.TextileMuseum.org](http://www.TextileMuseum.org/)

**B'Nai B'Rith National Jewish Museum**

The museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the heritage and
contributions of the Jewish people.

[Hours:]{.underline} Mon -- Thu; 12 p.m. -- 3 p.m.

[Admission]{.underline}: Free; advance reservation required

[Metro]{.underline}: Foggy Bottom or Farragut West

[Contact]{.underline}: 2020 K St, NW\
Washington, DC 20006

> \(202\) 857-6583
>
> [www.BnaiBrith.org](http://www.BnaiBrith.org/)

**National Museum of Women in the Arts**

This permanent collection, which contains over 1500 works of art, is the
lone exhibition in the world focused wholly on recognizing the
contributions of women artists.

[Hours:]{.underline}

Mon -- Sat 10 a.m. -- 5 p.m.

Sun 12 p.m. -- 5 p.m.

[Admission:]{.underline}

Adults -- \$10

Students -- \$8

Children (18 and below) -- Free

[Metro]{.underline}: Metro Center

[Contact]{.underline}: 1250 New York Avenue, NW\
Washington, DC 20005

> \(202\) 783-5000
>
> [www.NMWA.org/programTours](http://www.NMWA.org/programTours)

**Woodrow Wilson House**

Built in 1915, the museum is D.C.'s only presidential museum and the
former home of President and Mrs. Wilson in the last 3 years of his life
following his presidency.

[Hours:]{.underline} Tue -- Sun; 10 a.m. -- 4 p.m.

[Admission:]{.underline}

Adults -- \$7.50

Students -- \$3.00

[Metro]{.underline}: Dupont Circle

[Contact]{.underline}: 2430 S Street, NW\
Washington, DC 20008

> \(202\) 387-4062
>
> [www.WoodrowWilsonHouse.org](http://www.WoodrowWilsonHouse.org/)

**Daughters of the American Revolution Museum**

This museum offers the viewing of 33 period rooms, containing rotating
exhibits, with an outstanding collection of American furnishings and
galleries.

![](media/image31.png){width="1.1131944444444444in"
height="1.320138888888889in"}[Hours:]{.underline}

Mon -- Fri 9:30 a.m. -- 4 p.m.

Sat 9 a.m. -- 5 p.m.

[Admission]{.underline}: Free

[Metro]{.underline}: Farragut North or Farragut West

[Contact]{.underline}: 1776 D Street, NW\
Washington, DC 20006

> \(202\) 628-1776
>
> [www.DAR.org/Museum](http://www.DAR.org/Museum)

**National Geographic Museum at Explorers Hall**

The National Geographic Building boasts a unique rotating globe and a
special electronic map illustrating many celebrated world expeditions.

[Hours:]{.underline}

Mon -- Sat 9 a.m. -- 5 p.m.

Sun 10 a.m. -- 5 p.m.

[Metro]{.underline}: Farragut North or Farragut West

[Contact]{.underline}: 17^th^ Street and M Street, NW\
Washington, DC

> \(202\) 857-7588
>
> www.NationalGeographic.com/Museum

**Newseum \-- \**Closed* until further notice due to relocation. Virtual
tour available \*\***

This massive 250,000-squre-foot museum is the only interactive museum of
news. It provides five centuries of news history and up-to-the-second
news through excellent technology and hands-on exhibits

[Contact]{.underline}: 555 Pennsylvania Ave.,\
Washington, D.C. 20001

> 1-888-NEWSEUM
>
> [www.Newseum.org](http://www.Newseum.org/)

**Folger Shakespeare Library**

The Folger Shakespeare Library is a spectacular research center devoted
Shakespeare and the early modern age in the West.

[Hours:]{.underline} Mon -- Sat; 10 a.m. -- 4 p.m. \*Closed all federal
holidays\*

[Admission]{.underline}: Free

[Metro]{.underline}: Capitol South

[Contact]{.underline}: 201 East Capitol Street, SE\
Washington DC 20003

> \(202\) 544-4600
>
> [www.Folger.edu](http://www.Folger.edu/)

**Phillips Collection**

![](media/image32.png){width="1.625in"
height="0.7763888888888889in"}Opened in 1921, the Phillips collection, a
private collection of renowned artists, became the first museum of
modern art in the United States.

[Hours:]{.underline}

Tue -- Sat 10 a.m. -- 5 p.m.

Sun 11 p.m. -- 6 p.m.

[Admission]{.underline}: prices vary with each exhibition.

[Metro]{.underline}: Dupont Circle

[Contact]{.underline}: 1600 21^st^ Street, NW\
Washington, DC 20009

> \(202\) 387-2151
>
> [www.PhillipsCollection.org](http://www.PhillipsCollection.org/)

[Parks]{.underline}

**Theodore Roosevelt Island**

This island memorial, befitting the outdoorsman 26^th^ President holds
two and a half miles of nature trails in additions to the Roosevelt
Memorial Statue.

[Daily Hours]{.underline}: daylight hours only

[Contact]{.underline}: In the Potomac River\
George Washington Memorial Pkwy\
Washington, DC

> \(202\) 285-2620
>
> [www.NPS.gov/this](http://www.NPS.gov/this)

**National Arboretum**

![](media/image33.jpeg){width="1.55in" height="1.0361111111111112in"}In
addition to a famous Bonsai collection, the Arboretum contains 444 acres
of trees, flowering plants, shrubs, and picnic grounds

[Daily Hours:]{.underline} 8 a.m. -- 5 p.m.

[Admission]{.underline}: Free, and. Guided tours offered (with three
weeks advance notice) for groups of 10 or more

[Metro]{.underline}: Stadium -- Armory \*free parking is available\*

[Contact]{.underline}: 3501 New York Ave., NE\
Washington, DC 20002

> \(202\) 245-2726
>
> [www.USNA.USDA.gov](http://www.USNA.USDA.gov/)

**National Zoological Park**

The National Zoological Park contains over 3,000 exotic birds, animals,
and reptiles from around of the world, including 4200 pound Asian
elephants to millipedes.

[Hours:]{.underline}

April 3 -- Oct 29 6 a.m. -- 8 p.m. (grounds)

10 a.m. -- 6 p.m. (buildings)

Oct 30 -- April 1 6 a.m. -- 6 p.m. (grounds)

10 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m. (buildings)

[Admission]{.underline}: Free; Guided and group tours available by
appointment

[Metro]{.underline}: Woodley Park -- Zoo -- Adams Morgan

[Contact]{.underline}: 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NE\
Washington, DC 20008

> \(202\) 633-4800
>
> [www.NationalZoo.Si.edu](http://www.NationalZoo.Si.edu/)

[Local Sports Teams]{.underline}

**Basketball - Washington Wizards Football - Washington Redskins**

[Season]{.underline}: October - May [Season]{.underline}: August -
January

[Metro]{.underline}: Gallery Place -- Chinatown [Metro]{.underline}:
Landover or Addison Rd

[Contact]{.underline}: Verizon Center (Shuttle available game days for
\$5)\
601 F Street, NW [Contact]{.underline}: FedEx Field

> Washington, DC 20004 1600 FedEx Way
>
> \(202\) 661-5050 Landover, MD 20785
>
> [www.WashingtonWizards.com](http://www.WashingtonWizards.com/)
> 301-276-6738
>
> [www.Redskins.com](http://www.Redskins.com/)

**Baseball - Washington Nationals Soccer - DC United**

[Season]{.underline}: March -- October [Season]{.underline}: March -
October

[Metro]{.underline}: Stadium -- Armory [Metro]{.underline}: Stadium --
Armory

[Contact]{.underline}: Nationals Park [Contact]{.underline}: RFK Stadium

> S. Capitol and N St. SE. 2400 East Capitol Street, S.E.
>
> Washington, D.C. 20003 Washington, D.C. 20003
>
> \(202\) 675-6287 (202) 587-5000
>
> [www.Nationals.com](http://www.Nationals.com/)
> [www.DCUnited.com](http://www.DCUnited.com/)

[Where to eat on Capitol Hill]{.underline}

![](media/image34.wmf){width="0.6423611111111112in"
height="0.7166666666666667in"}

**Union Station -** 500 Massachusetts Ave, NW

American (American); Center Café (American); Savannah (Southern);
Station Grill (American);

Uno's Pizzeria (Pizza)

**Pete's Carryout (American) -** 1950 I St., NW

**Capitol Supermarket -** 1231 11^th^ St., NW

**Market Inn (Seafood/Beef) -** 200 E St., SW

**Tortilla Coast (Mexican) -** 400 1^st^ St, SE

**Bullfeathers (American) -** 410 1^st^ St., SE

**Le Bon Café (Casual/French) -** Carryout Only, 2^nd^ Street SE

**The Monocle (American) -** 107 D St., NE

**Yamato (Japanese) -** 201 Massachusetts, NE

**White Tiger (Indian) -** 301 Massachusetts, NE

**Armand's Chicago Pizzeria (Pizza) -** 226 Massachusetts, NE

**Subway (Sandwiches) -** 236 Massachusetts, NE**;** 406 1^st^ St, SE

**Café Berlin (German) -** 322 Massachusetts, NE

**Capitol City Brewing Co. -** 2 Massachusetts, NE

**Jimmy T's Place (American) -** 501 E. Capitol St. , SE

**Eastern Market Lunch (American) -** 225 7^th^ St., SE

**Presto Deli & Carryout (Italian) -** 210 6^th^ St. SE

**China Wall (Carryout) -** 415 8^th^ St., SE**;** 424 8^th^ St., SE

**Trattoria Alberto (Italian) -** 506 8^th^ St., SE

**Szechuan House (Chinese) -** 515 8^th^ St., SE

**Burrito Brother (Mexican Carryout) -** 205 Pennsylvania, SE

**2^nd^ St. Deli (Natural) -** 209 Pennsylvania, SE

**Chesapeake Bagel Bakery (American) -** 215 Pennsylvania, SE

**Hunan Dynasty (Chinese) -** 215 Pennsylvania, SE

**Greek Taverna (Greek) -** 305 Pennsylvania, SE

**La Lomita Dos Restaurant (Mexican) -** 308 Pennsylvania, SE

**Thai Roma (Thai) -** 313 Pennsylvania, SE

**Hawk 'n Dove (American) -** 329 Pennsylvania, SE

**Tune Inn (American) -** 331 ½ Pennsylvania, SE

**Bread & Chocolate (New American) -** 666 Pennsylvania, SE

**McDonald's (Fast-Food) -** 1539 Pennsylvania, SE

[Hotels]{.underline}

**Best Western- Capitol Hill**

724 3^rd^ ST, NW\
Washington, DC 20001

1-800-242-4831

\(202\) 842-4466

\(202\) 842-4831 (fax)

<http://www.bestwestern.com/>

**Red Roof Inn- Downtown DC**

500 H Street, NW\
Washington, DC 20001

1-800843-7663

\(202\) 289-5959

\(202\) 682-9152 (fax)

<http://www.redroof.com/reservations/inn_details.asp?innNumber=254>

**Washington Court Hotel**

525 New Jersey Avenue, NW\
Washington, DC 20001

\(202\) 628-2100

\(202\) 879-7918 (fax)

<http://www.washingtoncourthotel.com/>

**Capitol Hill Suites**

200 C. St., SE\
Washington, DC 20003

1-888-627-7811

\(202\) 543-6000

\(202\) 547-2608 (fax)

<http://www.capitolhillsuites.com/index.html>

**Holiday Inn- Capitol Hill**

415 New Jersey Avenue, NW\
Washington, DC 20001

\(202\) 638-1616

\(202\) 638-0707 (fax)

<http://www.hionthehilldc.com/>

**Hyatt Regency Washington**

400 New Jersey Avenue, NW\
Washington, DC 2001

1-800-233-1234

\(202\) 737-1234

\(202\) 737-5773 (fax)

<http://washingtonregency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp>

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