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| Arlington National Cemetery | |
| Arlington National Cemetery
West of DC, across Potomac River 703-697-2131 Arlington National Cemetery Web Site Arlington National Cemetery was established on the land of the former Robert E. Lee Estate, confiscated by the government in 1864. Within the cemetery:
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| Mount Vernon | |
| Mount Vernon
George Washington Memorial Parkway Mt. Vernon, VA 703-780-2000 Mount Vernon Web Site Home of the first President. George Washington's tomb and that
of his wife, Martha are located on the estate. Tours daily, admission
fee.
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| National Zoological Park | |
| National Zoological Park
3000 block of Connecticut Ave. 202-673-4800 National Zoological Park Web Site Houses over 4,000 animals in indoor and outdoor exhibits.
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| Smithsonian Institution
On the Mall 202-357-2700 Smithsonian Institution Highlights National Air and Space Museum - Spectacular IMAX films, Wright Brothers' plane, walk-through orbital workshop, space capsules, moon rocks. National Museum of Natural History - Dinosaur skeletons, insect zoo. National Museum of American History - American Flag that flew over Ft. McHenry inspiring the writing of the National Anthem, First Ladies' Inaugural gowns, Hope Diamond. National Gallery of Art - houses works by Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt,
Anthony van Dyck, Pablo Picasso, and Jackson Pollock. There are paper
cutouts by Matisse and sculptures by Alexander Calder. Other works
include those of Albert Bierstadt, Claude Monet, Clyfford Still and Andy
Warhol.
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| United States Capitol | |
| United States Capitol
Capitol Hill, First Street between Constitution and Independence Avenues 202-225-6827 United States Capitol Web Site Tours are conducted daily from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Gallery passes
for House or Senate can be obtained by contacting your representative or
Senator.
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| U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum | |
| U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
14th Street SW South of Independence Ave. 202-488-0400 U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Web Site Timed passes are necessary, museum is free. Same day passes available
starting at 10 a.m. at office on 14th Street side of building. Allow
3 hours for tour. To obtain advance tickets, 4 per person, phone
800-400-9373 or 703-218-6500. There is a service charge for advance
tickets, but if you are visiting during peak summer months, the same day
availability is limited and lines start to form as early as 6 a.m.
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| White House | |
| White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue 202-456-7041 White House Web Site The White House, the official residence of the President of the United
States is open for self-guided tours Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.
to 12 noon. Tour is free, but tickets are necessary during peak times.
Tickets are obtained at the White House Visitor's Center on the corner
of E and 15th Streets. Center is open daily from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m.
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