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Through Labor Day
The Carousel at National Harbor
All kids — whatever their age — love a carousel and National Harbor’s new waterfront attraction is sure to be a hit with locals and visitors alike. This 36-foot Americana-themed carousel features a herd of whimsical creatures, with the beauty of the sparkling Potomac as its backdrop. The carousel complex features a playground, toddler play area and picnic tables so families can relax and soak up some sun. $3 for single ride/$5 for all-day pass; moms and dads ride free with child admission. 128pm Sun-Thurs; 12-10pm Fri-Sat (closed in inclement weather). Located on National Plaza along the waterfront. National Harbor, 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, MD 20745 www.nationalharbor.com
Mondays
Crystal Screen: Blockbusters
Crystal City’s crowd-pleasing outdoor film festival returns, presenting 13 weeks of blockbuster movies under the stars. There’s no better place to meet friends and enjoy a leisurely and affordable night out with dinner and a movie, whether a take-out picnic on the grass or a traditional sit-down dinner at a nearby restaurant. FREE! Movies start at sundown, rain or shine. 1851 South Bell Street (across from the Crystal City Metro Station), Arlington, VA 22202 www.crystalcity.org
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Tuesdays
Marine Corp Sunset Review Parade
A one-hour performance, the Sunset Parade features the music of “The Commandant’s Own”, the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and precision drill by the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Spacious lawns provide ample room for guests to bring lawn chairs and blankets for informal viewing. FREE! 7-8pm. Iwo Jima /U.S. Marine Corp War Memorial, Marshall Drive, between Route 50 and Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, VA 22209 www.marines.mil/unit/barracks/Pages/ sunsetparade
Wednesdays
Twilight Tattoo
Blending the precision and discipline of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) with the orchestral sounds of The U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own”, the popular outdoor ceremonial Twilight Tattoo is an hour-long sunset military pageant that pays tribute to the sacrifices of those who served. Pre-ceremony pageantry begins at 6:45pm, Tattoo at 7pm. FREE! Grass seating is available – blankets or lawn chairs suggested. Performances located at Summerall Field (June) and Whipple Field (July) at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, 204 Lee Avenue, Fort Myer, Arlington, VA 22209 www.twilight.mdw.army.mil
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Fridays
Jazz in the Garden
Now in its 13th year, The National Gallery of Art’s concert series features an array of jazz artists performing a range of styles – including salsa, blusion, xylophone, and Afrofunk – every Friday evening in the Sculpture Garden throughout the summer. FREE! 5-8:30pm. The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, 7th and Constitution NW, Washington, DC 20565 www.nga.gov/programs/jazz
Fridays
Summer Nights at the Air Force Memorial
Bring a friend and spend a musical summer evening at the Air Force Memorial as part of the Air Force Band Summer Concert Series. The spectacular view of the capital skyline from across the Potomac River will be underscored by the many musical styles presented by the Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants. FREE! 8pm. Air Force Memorial, One Air Force Memorial Drive, Arlington, VA 22204 www.usafband.af.mil
Fridays
Riverfront Rhythm Outdoor Concerts
Everyone will be heading to Yards Park this summer for the Friday outdoor concert series. This popular riverfront destination, located near the Washington Navy Yard and Nationals Park, is a great place to unwind and listen to a variety of music, ranging from reggae to 80s to R&B. Bring a picnic or purchase food and beverage at the Park. FREE! 6:30-8:30pm. Capitol Riverfront’s Yards Park, 3rd and Water Streets SE, Washington, DC 20003 www.capitolriverfront.org
Saturdays
Farmers’ Market
How often can you say that you’ve been to the nation’s oldest continually operating farmers’ market, where local farmers and artists have been selling their products since 1753? George Washington sent produce from Mount Vernon to be sold here and today the market offers Alexandrians and their visitors a way to reconnect to the past, while participating in an ongoing local and national tradition. A variety of vendors offer fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, cut flowers, live plants, crafts and more. FREE! 7am-12pm. Market Square, 301 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 www.alexandriava.gov/FarmersMarket June – July, 2013 Dc Metro
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June 5-16
With the riverfront sunset as their breathtaking backdrop, the acclaimed Chesapeake Orchestra is set to take the stage this summer as National Harbor sways to lighthearted orchestral classics. A “must” for the whole family. FREE! 7-9pm. National Plaza along the waterfront. National Harbor, 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, MD 20745 www.nationalharbor.com
With more than 125 performances in nearly 60 venues across the city, the DC Jazz Festival is the largest music celebration in the area and one of the most highly anticipated cultural events in the nation. This year’s festival features performances by local, national and internationally known talent at some of DC’s best clubs, restaurants, embassies, museums and concert halls, including the Kennedy Center, the Hamilton Live, and the Howard Theatre. For schedule and tickets: www.dcjazzfest.org
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Sundays
Movies on the Potomac
Nothing says summer like an evening under the stars — and there’s no better way to enjoy the season than at National Harbor’s weekly outdoor movie series. Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended. Snacks and nonalcoholic drinks are permitted; no alcohol allowed. FREE! Movies start approximately 20 minutes after sunset and all movies are rated PG. National Harbor, 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, MD 20745. For show times and titles: www.nationalharbor.com
June 1
20th Annual Taste of Georgetown
One of the premier food and wine festivals of DC returns and will be showcasing the spectacular cuisine of over thirty of DC’s finest restaurants, highlighting Georgetown’s culinary personalities and featuring nearly sixty delectable dishes to sample, as well as wine pairings and music. FREE admission, but tickets necessary for food and wine tasting. $5:one tasting ticket/$20:five tasting tickets. 11am-4pm. Located on Wisconsin Avenue NW, south of M Street in the heart of Georgetown in Washington, DC 20007 www.tasteofgeorgetown.com
June 5-9 RFK Stadium June 13-June 16 National Harbor UniverSoul Circus
The most interactive circus in the world returns to DC with a family-favorite combination of circus arts, theater, and music. The Turn’t Up Tour features intimate theatre-in-the-round seating, dazzling lights, energetic sounds and a cast of top international performers under a newly designed red and yellow “Big Top”. RFK Stadium Festival Grounds, RFK Stadium 2400 East Capitol St, SE Washington, DC 20003; The Plateau at National Harbor, 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, MD 20745 www.universoulcircus.com
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Mount Vernon Father’s Day
9th Annual DC Jazz Festival
June 8-9
The 38th Annual Capital Pride Parade and Festival
In what is arguably one of the best — or at least the most wild and fun — parades you may ever see, this celebration of spirit and strength in the GLBT communities brings its elaborate floats, dancing on the streets, and lots of glitter and beads, back to DC on Saturday June 8th, with a fabulous Street Festival to follow on Sunday, June 9th. FREE! Saturday Parade starts at 4:30pm at 23rd and P streets NW, Washington, DC 20037 (see website for new, expanded route); Sunday Festival: 12-7pm, Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 7th Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20001 www.capitalpride.org
June 13 and July 11
Second Thursday in Old Town
Expanded for the summer! Old Town Alexandria’s the place to be on the second Thursday of the month for unique interactive art and boutique events. The waterfront area of lower King Street finds the arts bubbling up at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, with live performances, DIY activities, contests, art receptions and more. Catch live music at The Athenaeum ($10) and in the garden of the Alexandria Visitors Center. Shop until 8pm at nearly 40 boutiques every Thursday in June. Paired with dinner at one of Old Town’s acclaimed restaurants, Thursday becomes the new Saturday! FREE! 6-9pm. Torpedo Factory Art Center 105 N. Union St.; The Athenaeum 201 Prince St.; Alexandria Visitors Center 221 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314 www.visitalexandriava.com/secondthursday
June 14-15
Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival This is the “can’t miss” festival if you’re looking for a great day of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’ and barbeque
eatin’. Admission buys a tasting glass that allows guest to enjoy an all-you-care-totaste samplings of over 60 beers and 40 bourbons. Experience some of the country’s best barbeque while enjoying seminars in the tasting theater and live music all day. $25$85 (advance discounts available). Friday 6-10pm, Saturday 12-6pm. Under the Grand Tents, National Harbor, 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, MD 20745 www.beerandbourbon.com
June 16-17
Father’s Day Weekend at Mount Vernon
Celebrate Father’s Day with America’s “First” Father! General Washington will greet visitors and pose for photographs on Father’s Day weekend and discuss his varied roles as husband, stepfather, and “Father of Our Country”. On the Bowling Green in front of the Mansion at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. This event is included in regular Estate admission: adults, $17.00; children ages 6-11, $8.00/ children under 5 admitted free. Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA www.MountVernon.org
June 19-23
AFI Docs Film Festival
Sporting a new name and sponsor, AFI Docs Presented by Audi (formerly Silverdocs) is an internationally recognized event that honors excellence in filmmaking and celebrates the power of documentary to improve our understanding of the world.
Now in its 11th year, the festival is embarking on a transformational chapter in its history with an expansion into landmark venues and screenings at the Newseum and other locations, including the National Portrait Gallery and the Museum of American History. AFI Silver Theater, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 and other venues in and around downtown DC. For complete film schedule and tickets: www.afi.com/AFIdocs
June 22
Alexandria’s Food & Wine Festival
Taste the goodness at this annual community event that showcases diverse local restaurants and wineries, transforming Alexandria’s Carlyle District into a lively festival, complete with entertainment, children’s corner, tastings, food demonstrations and VIP networking reception. Local restaurants will compete for best appetizer, main course and desert. FREE to attend, however tickets needed to sample food and beverages. (Food: $15 for 8 taste tickets; Wine Garden: $10drinking/$2nondrinking). 12-7pm, rain or shine. John Carlyle Square. 300 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria VA 22314. www.alexandriafoodandwine.com
June 22-23
The 21st Annual National Capital Barbecue Battle
teams and restaurants from around the country compete for over $40,000 in cash and prizes and the title of National Pork Barbecue Champion. If you love BBQ you’ll love the food samples, interactive exhibits and cooking demonstrations at this sizzling summer festival, plus non-stop musical and family entertainment! Adults: $12; Children 6-12: FREE. Saturday:11am-9pm; Sunday:11am-7:30pm. Pennsylvania Avenue NW, between 9th & 14th Sts., Washington, DC 20530 www.bbqdc.com
June 26 –30, July 3-7
The 47th Annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Initiated in 1967, this festival has become the benchmark, both nationally and internationally, in celebrating contemporary living traditions throughout our world. The 2013 Festival includes daily and evening music and dance performances, crafts and cooking demonstrations, storytelling and discussions of cultural issues. The themes of the 2013 program will be: Hungarian Heritage: Roots to Revival; One World, Many Voices: Endangered Languages and Cultural Heritage; and The Will to Adorn: African American Diversity, Style and Identity. FREE! Daily 11am-5:30pm, with special events most evenings. National Mall, between 7th and 14th Streets, Washington, DC. For complete schedule: www.folklife.si.edu
June 27-30
AT&T National Golf Tournament
Tiger Woods returns to the historic Congressional Country Club to defend his 2012 Champion title against 131 of the PGA Tour’s best golfers. This is sure to be another exciting golf experience that you don’t want to miss! $25-$125. Congressional County Club, 8500 River Road, Bethesda, MD www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org
July 4
A Capitol Fourth – America’s Independence Day Celebration
What better way to commemorate our country’s birthday than to join hundreds of thousands of Americans in our nation’s capital for a parade, birthday celebrations and the most famous fireworks extravaganza of them all? The pyrotechnics don’t start until after 9pm, but it’s a good idea to stake out a spot on the National Mall early and make an entire day of it. Break out your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and take part in a tradition that started more than 200 years ago when Thomas Jefferson hosted the first official Fourth of July celebration at the presidential mansion. There’s plenty of ways to let freedom ring
In the shadow of the nation’s capital, tens of thousands will witness barbecue
Smithsonian Folk Life Festival Virtuoso musicians Dmitriy Sharayev and Viktor Batyrovich Okchayev are among the many young people who are leading a revival of the Kalmyk language and culture in the Republic of Kalmykia in the Russian Federation. Photo by Chris Rainier.
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In & Around on the 4th! All events are FREE! National Mall, Washington, DC. Public access to the Mall begins at 10am, with all visitors required to enter via a security checkpoint and are subject to security screening. (Please note that due to construction this year, the grass panels on the Mall between 3rd and 7th Streets are closed to the public.)
Constitution Avenue and DC’s monuments form a majestic setting for the National Parade that features marching bands, military units and floats. The parade draws a crowd numbering in the hundreds of thousands, so claim your viewing spot early! www.july4thparade.com
Independence Day Parade
4th of July at the National Archives
Parade Route: Constitution Avenue, between 7th to 17th Streets, NW
Concert: 8-9:30pm (Gates open at 3pm) Location: West Lawn of the U. S. Capitol
Parade Start: 11:45am
A Capitol Fourth Concert
Celebrate with the National Symphony Orchestra, Host Tom Bergeron and wellknown guest performers, at this live, nationally televised outdoor concert of patriotic music, sponsored by PBS. www.pbs.org/capitolfourth
4th of July Fireworks on the National Mall
Fireworks start at dark, usually around 9:10 pm (Rain Date: July 5th) Location: Launched from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the fireworks are visible in the sky over the Washington Monument and along the National Mall. www.nps.gov/foju
July 4
An American Celebration at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon salutes our first commanderin-chief with a dazzling display of madefor-daytime fireworks during its annual Independence Day event! Visitors will be treated to spectacular smoke fireworks in patriotic colors fired over the Potomac River. The event also includes an inspirational naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens, military reenactments, a special wreath laying ceremony and a visit from the “first” first couple, General and Mrs. Washington. 8am5pm. This event is included in regular Estate admission: adults, $17; children ages 6-11, $8; and children under 5 are admitted FREE. Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA. www.MountVernon.org
July 11-28
Capital Fringe Festival Virginia Cup
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Come downtown and see something different this July as hundreds of creative and
innovative local, national and international artists perform their “fringe” during this 8th annual celebration. Enjoy creative and uninhibited performances by risk-taking and non-traditional artists, including theater, dance, music, poetry, puppetry and more. Ticket, schedule and venue information available starting June 17th: www.capitalfringe.org
July 13
Alexandria Birthday Celebration
This Alexandria tradition celebrates the City’s birthday along with a belated salute to the USA! Program includes children’s activities and entertainment, exhibits by community groups and food sales. Enjoy birthday cake, musical performances and a spectacular fireworks display. So pack the picnic basket and break out the lawn chairs and blankets. FREE! 7-10pm, with fireworks scheduled for 9:15pm. Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. www.visitalexandriava.com
years, the Citi Open, (formerly the Legg Mason Tennis Classic) is recognized as one of the top 20 tournaments worldwide. It continues to attract the best men’s tennis players from all around the globe and will once again include Women’s Tennis Association International Level play. You won’t want to miss this premier summer sporting event! William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Stadium, 16th and Kennedy Streets NW, Washington, DC. Ticket and schedule information: www.citiopentennis.com
Independence Day Celebration - Mount Vernon
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Citi Open Tennis Tournament
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Verizon Center 601 F Street NW Washington, DC 20004 202-628-3200 www.verizoncenter.com
June 14
New Kids on the Block
The Package Tour
7:30pm
June 22
Bruno Mars Moonshine Jungle Tour
8pm
June 23
One Direction 7:30pm
June 24
The Rolling Stones 8pm
July 22 Eagles
“History of the Eagles” Tour
8pm
July 29-30 Beyoncé
The Mrs. Carter Show
7pm
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
June 18
Filene Center 1551 Trap Road Vienna, VA 22182 877-WOLFTRAP www.wolftrap.org
8pm
June 4
An Evening with Earth, Wind & Fire 8pm
June 5
Widespread Panic 7:30pm
June 12
Indigo Girls Joan Baez 8pm
June 13
Warner Theatre 513 13th Street, NW Washington, DC 20004 202-783-4000 www.warnertheatredc.com
The Go-Go’s
Special Guest: The Psychedelic Furs
8pm
June 14
June 21
Celtic Woman 8pm
June 29
Bill Cosby 8pm
Seth Meyers 8pm Tracy Morgan Excuse My French 8pm
July 21
The Monkees 8pm
July 24 YES 8pm
June 15
June 16
Wolf Trap’s 24th Annual Louisiana Swamp Romp™
Marcia Ball Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys
2pm
Melissa Etheridge
with Special Guest Eric Hutchinson
June 19
June 26
Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration
Featuring Warren Haynes
Juanes 8pm
8:15pm
June 20
The Temptations The Four Tops 8pm
Billy Idol
Special Guest: Cat Power
8pm
June 21
The Tenors 8pm
June 22
Sing-A-Long Grease 8:30pm
June 23
Happy Together Tour 2013 The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, Mark Lindsay former lead singer of Paul Revere and The Raiders, Gary Lewis & The Playboys
8pm
June 24
Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers
Featuring Edie Brickell
8pm
June 25
Counting Crows
Special Guest: The Wallflowers
7pm
June 27
June 28
Frozen Planet in Concert
Huge screens in-house & on the lawn!
8:30pm
June 29
Anita Baker 8pm
June 30
Straight No Chaser 8pm
July 1
Pink Martini 8pm
July 5
An Evening with Harry Connick, Jr. 8pm
July 6
An Evening with The Doobie Brothers 8pm
July 9
Los Lobos
Los Lonely Boys
8pm
Clockwise: Bill Cosby, Steve Martin & Steep, She & Him, Melissa Etheridge, Boz Scaggs, Gordon Lightfoot, Harry Connick Jr., The Tenors, Doobie Brothers, Tempations, Billy Idol
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She & Him
Special Guest: Camera Obscura
8pm
July 12
Carmina Burana and More! Choral Arts Society of Washington, Wolf Trap Opera Company Soloists
8:15pm
July 13
Video Games Live: Bonus Round!
All New Show! Huge screens in-house & on the lawn!
8:30pm
July 14
Boz Scaggs Michael McDonald 8pm
July 16
July 21
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons 8pm
July 22
Robert Plant Presents Sensational Space Shifters 8 PM
July 23
An Evening with the Steve Miller Band 8 PM
July 24
Brandi Carlile
Special Guest: The Lone Bellow
8pm
July 25
Gordon Lightfoot 50 Years on the Carefree Highway Tour
8pm
Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson
July 26
8m
July 27
Plays Thick as a Brick 1 & 2
July 19
Verdi La traviata
Wolf Trap Opera Company National Symphony Orchestra The Washington Chorus
8:15pm
July 20
The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show 8pm
1812 Overture 8:15pm America the Beautiful
Copland, Gershwin, Brubeck and more Huge screens in-house & on the lawn!
8:30pm
July 28
Wicked Divas 8:15pm
July 30
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet 8:30pm
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In & Around
Theater IMAGINATION STAGE
Anything Goes - Kennedy Center
4908 Auburn Avenue Bethesda, Maryland 20814 301-280-1660 www.imaginationstage.org
June 26-August 11 Peter Pan and Wendy
In this musical, Peter Pan’s not the only one who won’t grow up – Wendy’s having trouble coming to terms with impending adulthood, too. But her life gets sprinkled with a little pixie dust when the daring Peter Pan comes along to whisk her away to Neverland and, with the help of Tinkerbell and Peter, she finds herself battling the dreaded, but extremely funny pirate, Captain Hook! In this swashbuckling adventure, which includes opportunities for audience participation, the heroes must decide if growing up is really all that bad. Best for children 4-10 years of age.
KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566 202-467-4600 www.kennedy-center.org
June 11-July 7
in the Opera House
ARENA STAGE 1101 Sixth Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 202-488-3300 www.arenastage.org
June 21-August 11
in the Kreeger Theater
One Night With Janis Joplin
One Night with Janis Arena Stage
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Get ready to relive the summer of love! With a voice like whiskey and a laugh like pure joy, Janis Joplin took the 1960’s music scene by storm. Now, in a new musical event featuring more than a dozen singers and band members, a compelling portrait of an artist dubbed the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” brings her music alive once more. Back at Arena Stage by popular demand, this show is packed with classic songs – “Piece of My Heart, “Summertime,” “Mercedes Benz” – and also shines the spotlight on trailblazers who influenced Janis – like Bessie Smith, Etta James and Aretha Franklin.
FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY 201 East Capitol Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 202-544-7077 www.folger.edu
Through June 9
in the Elizabethan Theatre
Twelfth Night
Cast away on the shores of a distant land, lost lovers and their unruly servants converge and conspire in Shakespeare’s romance-filled comedy. This is a play about unconditional, unrequited, and undeserved love, with death, sex, and marriage at Christmas – who could possibly ask for more from a night at the theater?”
Anything Goes
This saucy and splendid production, winner of three 2011 Tony® Awards, including Best Musical Revival and Choreography, takes DC by storm this summer. Peppering this firstclass comedy are some of musical theater’s most memorable Cole Porter standards, including “I Get a Kick out of You,” “You’re the Top,” and of course, “Anything Goes.” Don’t miss what the Associated Press exclaims as, “So DELIGHTFUL, So DELICIOUS, So DE-LOVELY!”
July 9-August 18
in the Opera House
The Book of Mormon
Nine 2011 Tony® Awards say it’s the Best Musical of the Year. Vogue says, “It’s the funniest musical of all time.” And the New York Times says, “It’s the best musical of this century.” It’s The Book of Mormon — say no more.
THE LITTLE THEATRE OF ALEXANDRIA 600 Wolfe Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703-683-0496 www.thelittletheatre.com
June 8-29 Twentieth Century
Set aboard a train rumbling from Chicago to New York in 1938, this romantic comedy twists and turns at breakneck speed and delivers all the ingredients of the classic screwball – a dizzy dame, a charming but befuddled hero, dazzling dialogue and a dash of slapstick. A night at the theater doesn’t get any more fun than this!
Broadway, Signature’s award-winning creative director, Eric Schaeffer, brings to his home stage a new production of the musical comedy Company for the first time in 20 years. Telling the story of Bobby, a commitment-phobic bachelor searching for the answers to love and life in New York City, the joys and pitfalls of marriage are sampled via through the relationships of five quirky couples. A witty and piercing comedic examination of matrimony, it features an award-winning score that includes “Being Alive,” “Side By Side,” “Little Things You Do Together,” “Another Hundred People” and “Ladies Who Lunch”.
Company - Signature Theatre
MYSTERY DINNER PLAYHOUSE
Located inside the Courtyard Arlington Crystal City 2899 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA 22202 For reservations: 888-471-4802 www.mysterydinner.com
Solve the murder mystery while enjoying a delicious four-course dinner. Public shows are every Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 6:30pm. Tickets: $53 (includes dinner, show and tax). Group and senior/children’s discounts available.
Opens May 17 The Spy Who Killed Me
The cold war may have melted, but in the espionage underworld, there’s still a chill in the air. Unemployed, but still undercover, aging secret agents battle to save the world in a hilarious spy spoof!
SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY The Lansburgh Theatre: 450 7th Street NW
Sidney Harman Hall: 610 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004 202-547-1122 www.shakespearetheatre.org
Through June 23
in the Lansburgh Theatre
The Winter’s Tale
A celebration in the art of storytelling, The Winter’s Tale, one of Shakespeare’s late romances, takes its audience on a magical journey through time, visiting the austere court at Sicilia and the bright sea shore of Bohemia. Presented with imagination and wit, it’s a tale of two generations who must transcend torment and obsession in a saga that is both compassionate and dazzling.
SIGNATURE THEATRE
Shirlington Village at 4200 Campbell Avenue Arlington, VA 22206 703-820-9771 www.signature-theatre.org
Through June 30 Company
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In & Around their wit across the stage in the ultimate cross between physical and romantic comedy. This exuberant adventure tells the classic tale of young D’Artagnan, whose one desire is to become that noblest of guardsmen: a Musketeer. The villainous Milady, Cardinal Richeliu, and the dark Rochefort cross wits, hearts, and swords with Athos, Porthos and Aramis as D’Artagnan follows his quest for love and honor. Dances at the palace meet brawls in the streets and all of it is set to original music in this brand new adaptation.
July 18 Through August 4 A Midsummer Night’s Dream Three Musketeers Synetic Theater
SYNETIC THEATER
Synetic Theater 1800 South Bell Street Arlington, VA (Crystal City) 22202 800-494-8497 www.synetictheater.org
Through June 9 The Three Musketeers
“All for one and one for all” springs onto the stage with a fiery, bombastic ensemble of lovers and fighters who fence, wine, dance, and fling
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Midsummer returns mid-summer! Synetic’s wildly popular, Helen Hayes Award-winning “silent Shakespeare” rendition of the bard’s finest comedy is back for a limited time. Don’t miss this fantastical, darkly playful game of love, mistaken identity and the supernatural.
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts Filene Center 1551 Trap Road Vienna, VA 877-WOLFTRAP www.wolftrap.org
June 1 The Mikado
The satirical opera set in Japan spins a mythical tale of romantic triangles. Favorite musical
performances include “Three Little Maids from School”.
June 7-8 Rock of Ages
A hilarious, feel-good love story told through the hit songs of 80’s best bands like Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, and many more.
July 2-3 BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story
On February 3rd, 1959, the man who changed the face of popular music tragically died in a plane crash aged 22. This is the jukebox musical that tells the story of the three years in which he became the world’s top recording artist and features over 20 of Buddy Holly’s greatest hits including “Peggy Sue”, and “That’ll Be The Day”. Rock of Ages - Wolf Trap
SPORTS MLB Baseball
WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Nationals Park 1500 South Capitol Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 Tickets: 888-632-NATS (6287) www.washington.nationals.mlb.com
Home Schedule June:
Tuesday, June 4 – 7:05pm vs. New York Mets Wednesday, June 5 – 7:05pm vs. New York Mets Thursday, June 6 – 7:05pm vs. New York Mets Friday, June 7 – 7:05pm vs. Minnesota Twins Saturday, June 8– 4:05pm vs. Minnesota Twins Sunday, June 9 – 1:35pm vs. Minnesota Twins Thursday, June 20 – 7:05pm vs. Colorado Rockies Friday, June 21 – 7:05pm vs. Colorado Rockies Saturday, June 22 – 12:05pm vs. Colorado Rockies Sunday, June 23 – 1:35pm vs. Colorado Rockies Tuesday, June 25 – 7:05pm vs. Arizona Diamond Backs Wednesday, June 26 – 7:05pm vs. Arizona Diamond Backs Thursday, June 27 – 4:05pm vs. Arizona Diamond Backs
MSL Soccer
WNBA Basketball
RFK Stadium 2400 East Capitol Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com
Verizon Center 601 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004 Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com
DC UNITED
Home Schedule
WASHINGTON MYSTICS
Home Schedule
June:
Saturday, June 15 – 7pm vs. Toronto FC Saturday, June 22 – 7pm vs. San Jose Saturday, June 29 – 7pm vs. Vancouver
July:
Saturday, July 27– 7pm vs. New England
June: Sunday, June 2 - 4pm vs. Atlanta Saturday, June 8 - 7pm vs. Minnesota Sunday, June 16 - 2pm vs. Indiana Thursday, June 27 - 7pm vs. Phoenix Sunday, June 30 – 4pm vs. Tulsa
July:
Saturday, July 6 - 7pm vs. Seattle Tuesday, July 16 – 7pm vs. San Antonio Sunday, July 21 – 4pm vs. Indiana Wednesday, July 24 – 11:30am vs. Chicago Wednesday, July 31 – 7pm vs. New York
July:
Monday July 1 – 7:05pm vs. Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, July 2 – 7:05pm vs. Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, July 3 – 6:05pm vs. Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, July 4 – 11:05am vs. Milwaukee Brewers Friday, July 5 – 7:05pm vs. San Diego Padres Saturday, July 6 – 4:05pm vs. San Diego Padres Sunday, July 7 – 1:35pm vs. San Diego Padres Friday, July 19 – 7:05pm vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, July 20 – 7:05pm vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, July 21 – 1:35pm vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, July 22 – 7:05pm vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday, July 23 –7:05pm vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, July 24 – 7:05pm vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday, July 25 – 12:35pm vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, July 26 – 7:05pm vs. New York Mets Saturday, July 27 – 3:05pm vs. New York Mets Sunday, July 28 – 1:35pm vs. New York Mets
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In & Around
EXHIBITS CRIME MUSEUM
575 7th Street, NW Washington, DC 20004 Adult: $21.95; Child (5-11yrs): $14.95; Law Enforcement, Military & Seniors (60+) w/ID: $19.95 (web discounts available) www.crimemuseum.org
Permanent Collection Where else can you explore the history of crime and punishment, experience driving and shooting simulators, and learn the real CSI procedures? The Crime Museum allows visitors to experience all this and more! Described by Good Morning America as a “must see for CSI fans,” the museum includes a crime lab and the filming studios for America’s Most Wanted. In addition, a simulated FBI shooting range, highspeed police-chase, and hundreds of interactives and artifacts pertaining to America’s favorite subject fill this three-floor, 25,000 square foot museum.
FREER GALLERY OF ART ARTHUR M. SACKLER GALLERY FREER GALLERY OF ART Jefferson Drive at 12th Street, SW ARTHUR M. SACKLER GALLERY 1050 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20013 FREE! www.asia.si.edu
Through August 11 Hand-Held: Gerhard Pulverer’s Japanese Illustrated Books
National Gallery of Art: “Scream” - Edvard Munch
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Ehon – or woodblock-printed “picture books” - are part of an incomparable 1,200-year-old Japanese tradition that became, during the Edo period (1615–1868), key sources of knowledge and entertainment. Innovative artists and writers created many designs for these books, and the compact, paper-bound volumes circulated widely. In a striking change from the past, when books were primarily reserved for the elite, the beautiful, intriguing, and humorous subjects in ehon brought reading to the masses. Highlights from the Gerhard Pulverer Collection now in the Freer Gallery, including well-known pieces such as Utamoro’s exquisite Shell book and Hokusai’s best-selling Manga,
are shown together for the first time since the museum purchased the collection in 2007. In the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
HILLWOOD ESTATE MUSEUM AND GARDEN 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008 Adult: $15; Senior:$12; Student:$10; Child (ages 6 – 18):$5 www.hillwoodmuseum.org
Opening June 8 Living Artfully: At home with Marjorie Merriweather Post From the glamour of Palm Beach, to the rustic whimsy of the Adirondacks, to the distinguished social scene of Washington, D.C., Marjorie Merriweather Post —the fabulously wealthy Post Cereal heiress — brought to her multiple residences a flawless style of living and entertaining that was made possible only through the gracious management of loyal staff. For the first time, the personal stories of family, staff, and former guests will echo throughout transformed spaces at Hillwood some never before open to the public — to bring to life the formal dinners, charity events, garden parties, and weekend retreats that made an invitation from Marjorie Post the most sought after in her time. One of the premier art collector’s museums in the United States, Hillwood also houses one of the country’s greatest collections of 18th-century Russian and French decorative arts and twelve acres of enchanting formal gardens include a Japanese-style garden, a rose garden, and a French parterre.
INTERNATIONAL SPY MUSEUM 800 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004 Adults: $19.95, Seniors (65+): $15.95; Youths (7-17): $14.95 Children (6&under)/Members: Free www.spymuseum.org
Exquisitely Evil: 50 Years of Bond Villains Blofeld. Jaws. Octopussy. Drax. Le Chiffre…Meet the Bond’s villains, uncover their evil schemes, and explore their exotic lairs and weapons in this special exhibit
commemorating the 50th anniversary of the James Bond films. The Museum has partnered with EON Productions, the Bond film producers, to showcase over 100 artifacts from the films - from airships and underground lairs to nuclear weapons and hungry sharks at the International Spy Museum, the first and only public museum in the US solely dedicated to espionage. The experience is fully interactive and suitable for all ages.
MADAME TUSSAUDS 1001 F Street NW Washington, DC 20004 Adults: $22; Child (3-12yrs): $18 (See discount coupon in this issue or visit the website for advance ticket discounts) www.madametussaudsdc.com
Permanent Collection The President’s Gallery As part of the “capital” experience, don’t miss this chance to meet all 44 US Presidents at the ultimate threedimensional tribute to America and its commanders-in-chiefs! The Presidents Gallery, a unique exhibit found only at Madame Tussauds in Washington, DC, displays all the Presidents in an exciting, educational and interactive environment where visitors can view the wax figures in settings that bring these historical figures to life in a way that visitors can touch, see and hear.
MOUNT VERNON ESTATE AND GARDEN 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Alexandria, VA 22309 Adult: $17; Seniors (62+): $16; Youth (6-11): $8; Child (5&under): FREE www.mountvernon.org
Through August 11 Hoecakes & Hospitality: Cooking with Martha Washington Experience a unique behind-thescenes look at the Washington’s kitchen! On display inside the Donald W. Reynolds Museum, this exhibition celebrates food at Mount Vernon and Martha Washington’s role as early America’s premier hostess. Following food from the Estate’s field to kitchen to table, visitors will see recipes and cookbooks that Martha treasured, pots that simmered in her kitchen, and fine tablewares that made Mount Vernon’s dining room fit for a president. For the first time
ever, visitors to the Museum will experience scents as they explore the exhibition - smelling cinnamon, coffee, herbs and warm bread. In a world without refrigerators, microwaves or running water, find out “what would Martha do” to feed and entertain the Washington family, estate workers and visitors who flocked to Mount Vernon for the more than forty years she and George lived there.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20408 FREE! www.archives.gov
Permanent Exhibit The Charters of Freedom: Our Nation’s Founding Documents This Independence Day visit the Archive’s Rotunda to view and take a fresh look at the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights. Using historical documents from the holdings of the National Archives, this exhibit seeks to answer two key questions about the Charters: “How did they happen?” and “Why are they important?” The Rotunda exhibit also touches on the roles played by women and slaves in the Revolutionary War. Don’t miss the remarkable story of Elizabeth Burgin’s heroic role in a successful plot to free soldiers from British prison ships. The Rotunda, which includes the Exhibit Hall, is located on Constitution Avenue
NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 151 St. George Boulevard National Harbor, MD Adult/Child: $10 www.ncm.museum
Now Open! The wait is over! With the official opening of the new NCM facilities, Greater Washington becomes home to the only national museum dedicated entirely to children. This is a world-class cultural and educational center that inspires children to care about and improve the world, and it’s certain to become a premier family attraction.
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20565 FREE! www.nga.gov
Through July 28 Edvard Munch: A 150th Anniversary Tribute This 150th birthday tribute to Edvard Munch, Norway’s most famed painter and printmaker, includes more than 20 renowned works from the Gallery’s collection, most notably, The Scream. This, his most famous image—a screaming figure, its eyes wide with horror—is an icon of anxiety, alienation, and anguish and Munch is today revered for his passionate visual expression of intense human experiences. Attraction, love, jealousy, and death were also recurring themes and the real power of his art lies in his ability to extrapolate universal human experiences from his own life. The West Building, Ground Floor
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MUSEUM
1145 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20036 Adults: $11; Members/Military/Seniors/ Students: $9; Child (5-12): $7 www.nationalgeographic.com
Through September 2 Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship Discover the perils and privileges of 18th-century pirate life as you explore artifacts recovered from the Whydah — the first authenticated pirate ship found in U.S. waters. One of the most technologically advanced vessels of her day, the Whydah was built and launched as a slave ship and captured by legendary pirate Sam Bellamy and his crew. After a few alterations and a quick hoist of the Jolly Roger, the Whydah became the flagship of Bellamy’s flotilla, leading raids throughout Caribbean waters and up the Atlantic coastline. This unique exhibit allows visitors to dive into the wreck of the Whydah to discover the true stories of pirates through fascinating artifacts in the world’s first exhibition of authentic pirate treasure! Touch real pirate booty and marvel at gold and silver coins from all over the world,
cannons, swords, while learning about the advanced technology that revealed these treasures to the modern world.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN 4th Street and Independence Avenue, SW Washington DC 20560 www.nmai.si.edu FREE!
New!
Cerámica de los Ancestros: Central America’s Past Revealed This bilingual (English/Spanish) exhibition illuminates Central America’s diverse and dynamic ancestral heritage with a selection of more than 160 objects. For thousands of years, Central America has been home to vibrant civilizations, each with unique, sophisticated ways of life, value systems, and arts. The ceramics these peoples left behind, combined with recent archaeological discoveries, and augmented with significant examples of work in gold, jade, shell, and stone, help tell the stories of these dynamic cultures and their achievements.
NEWSEUM
555 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC Adults: $21.95; Senior (65+): $17.95 Child (7-18): $12.95; Child (6 & younger): Free www.newseum.org
Through January 5, 2014 JFK To mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, two new exhibits —”Creating Camelot,” and “Three Shots Were Fired” — as well as an original documentary film, “A Thousand Days”, chronicle the presidency, family life and death of America’s 35th president.
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Memorable Mo
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by Lisa Shapiro
DC’s Best Breakfasts t is said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Not only is it essential to fuel up to help you keep energized throughout the day, it can also set the tone for your day. With these yummy breakfast spots, you’ll be more than willing to leap out of bed, especially with new hot spots like Golden Brown Delicious (GBD) (1323 Connecticut Ave., NW) located below Dupont Circle, which specializes in fried chicken and fresh donuts. Enjoy one Chef MacIsaac’s fresh homemade doughnuts ranging from the traditional fried-to-order vanilla glaze to the more gourmet grapefruit-campari old fashion and butterscotch, bourbon & bacon brioche doughnuts. Wash it down with a premium cup of Joe. GBD is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. While most hotel restaurants in DC offer breakfast for guests – not all are created equal. Art and Soul (415 New Jersey Ave., NW) in the Liaison Capitol Hill hotel located near Union Station offers a deliciously soulful breakfast made with love. Menu highlights include the BLT Benedict with two poached farm eggs, bacon, tomato jam, watercress, skillet potatoes, and hollandaise sauce, or a Seasonal Fruit Parfait with Greek yogurt, local honey, and toasted nuts. Health-conscious eaters will feel at home here. Owner Chef Art Smith, well known as the former personal chef to Oprah Winfrey, several years ago set out to change his life by changing his eating habits. Today he’s lost more than 120 lbs. On his breakfast menu he offers healthy alternatives like the market omelet with three egg whites and market vegetables or opt for the Toasted Quinoa Granola or Steal cut oats. Open Monday through Friday 6:30-10:30am; weekends 7:30am-3:30pm. In DC, breakfast is the new power lunch. Didn’t know? Well visit Founding Farmers (1924 Pennsylvania Ave., NW) to witness some of the District’s elite jumping on the local, sustainable, seasonal bandwagon. This Certified Green Restaurant, owned by a collective of American family farmers, offers true classic dishes made from scratch, made with sustainably farmed products, with locally sourced items and inseason vegetables and fruits whenever possible. Sound kinda hokey? You won’t care when you’re devouring the best stuffed French toast or farmhouse waffles you’ve ever had. How about some made-to-order Beignets with raspberry
coulis or chocolate? On the lighter side, try the “Drag Through the Garden” with scrambled egg whites and seasonal vegetables. Serving breakfast Monday through Friday 7-11am; weekends 9am-2pm.
Also not far from the White House, the Lafayette at the Hay-Adams hotel (800 16th St., NW) is an elegant sun-lit dining room and offers a menu of upscale contemporary American cuisine. Start with pastry selections from one of DC’s best pastry chefs, Josh Short. Try one of their specialties, the oatmeal soufflé with toasted Georgia pecans and berries. No regrets. Or opt for their lemon ricotta or buttermilk pancakes or sweet crepes with dulce de leche. Wow is right. Serving breakfast: Monday through
Friday: 6:30-11am, Weekends 7-11:00am For those who think the perfect breakfast must include the best Bloody Mary, stop by Poste (555 8th St., NW) in the Hotel Monoco located in Gallery-Place Chinatown. Guests concoct their own, starting with a range of house-infused vodkas (including bacon!) and then you can really get creative with their fixins bar chock full o’ garnish, including spices, veggies, and hot sauces. Everything at Poste is made from fresh, local, and organic ingredients...even as local as their own backyard! While you’re relishing in your waffle with Chantilly cream, fresh berries, chocolate ganache and berry maple syrup enjoy their gorgeous outdoor patio. How about some oatmeal? Enjoy their Oatmeal Gratin with brulée brown sugar oatmeal, dried cranberries, and almonds. Serving breakfast: Monday through Friday 7-10:00am, Weekends 8:00am-3:00pm
Best Weekend Brunch At Birch & Barley (1337 14th St., NW), pastry Chef MacIsaac and her husband teamed up at this beer-centric hot spot in Logan Circle to offer an innovative seasonal brunch with Fried Chicken and Belgian waffles with buttered pecans, Quiche with ramps, or flatbreads with a variety of delicious toppings. Enjoy their All-Day Brunch Menu on Sundays through 8:00pm. Nearby at Estadio (1520 14th St., NW) also in Logan Circle, the menu offers a creative take on traditional Spanish cuisine, even for brunch. Start with the Jamon Croquetas with Piquillo Emulsion, a deliciously lightly breaded and fried fritter with Spanish ham. Menu highlights include the Foie Gras Scrambled Eggs with Black Truffle Butter or the Egg Tortilla with Jamon, Green Beans, Alioli, and Mahon Cheese, their version of an omelet. Serving brunch Saturday 11am-2:30pm, Sunday 11am-3pm. Adams Morgan is no longer known just as a hotspot for nightlife. Mintwood Place (1813 Columbia Rd., NW) and next door, Perry’s (1811 Columbia Rd., NW) have been drawing locals out for a deliciously sumptuous brunch. Chef Cedric Maupillier, a native of Southern France delivers on classic dishes, but with a modern twist. Enjoy fresh buttermilk, chocolate, or blueberry pancakes or Belgian waffles. Try the Wood-Fired Heritage Ham, Asparagus, Poached Egg, with Hollandaise, Eggs Benedict, or the Smoked Salmon Flammekueche, a baked tart and well-known specialty of Alsace. Be sure to try the specialty cocktails which change weekly, past delights include the Man on the Moon: Grand Marnier, citrus juices, champagne, and house-made bitters. Open Weekends for brunch 10:30am - 2:30pm Every Sunday at Perry’s (1811 Columbia Rd., NW) guests line up around the corner to get in to enjoy their legendary “Drag Queen Brunch”. Between 10am and 3pm, with two seatings and two shows, the restaurant hosts a raucous brunch of “ladies” lip-synching to pop music, dancing provocatively in skimpy costumes and bouffant wigs, eliciting gasps with each grand entrance. The all-you-caneat buffet costs $24.95 per person, but the show is priceless with a troupe of some of the best drag performers in the area. Be sure to bring a few dollar bills to tip the dancers. There are no reservations accepted, so come early or be prepared to wait. Serving Brunch Saturday 11am - 3pm, Drag Queen Brunch Sunday only 10am-3pm.
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You Asked for Disneyland
Hirshhorn Museum
The City That Can “Spin” Anything
Gives It To You! By Gabby Birkman
elcome to Washington D.C., the best vacation spot for the entire family even if the entire family doesn’t agree. If your heart was set on roller coasters, fast cars, Mickey Mouse, or Shrek, no worries. We have similar attractions! Well, the attractions aren’t similar, but if there is one thing about Washington D.C., we know how to spin our words. If the kids wanted roller coasters, but you insisted on relaxing, our regional subway system, the Washington Metro, almost resembles New Jersey’s infamous Kingda Ka roller coaster. The difference is that the Metro is flat, comfortable, and moves 100 miles per hour slower. With 106 miles of track and 86 stations, you’ll have access to almost all of our sights. Unlike Kingda Ka, you won’t hear screams of “I’m going to die!” Instead, you will hear “Doors closing.” It’s pleasant, it’s charming, and you can harmonize with it. If you wanted to go to Disney World, but your vote didn’t count, don’t fret. Our Smithsonian Institution is like Disney World without the churros. Do you have an affinity for Mickey Mouse? We have no one like him here, unless you voted for the other guy. If you yearn for The Epcot Center, our Smithsonian has the National Air and Space Museum. Now infinity and beyond is possible with our brand new Time and Navigation exhibit. If the Magic Kingdom was on your To Do list, the new Over, Under, Next exhibit at the Hirshhorn Museum is equally colorful with butterfly wings and dolls. The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery has Gerhard Pulverer’s Japanese Illustrated Books on display until August 11, 2013. It scarcely echoes “It’s a Small World,” without redundant music.
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Like it or not, there’s at least one NASCAR fan in every family. If Alabama wasn’t in the cards this year, our Old Town Trolley Tour might suffice. It makes stops at the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the U.S. Capitol, and more. It’s similar to the Talladega raceway, but with right turns too! Mullets are welcome aboard anytime. If Broadway or Hollywood was on your wish list, we have spin for that as well! New York and Los Angeles can be zoos. Conveniently, we have the U.S. National Zoological Park – our zoo has more species and no freeways! If you wanted to see the Lincoln Center, we also have a beautiful theater named after a president. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, located off the Potomac River, offers live theater and multi-media performances for all ages. If you were hoping for a tour at Universal Studios, we offer the National Gallery of Art. The distinction between the two is that our gallery is intellectually engaging. There you will find classic cinema, exhibitions, music programs, and more. The difference is we don’t offer tours that boast Jaws, Psycho, and Desperate Housewives. For those exhibits, you will need to visit Congress.
Thank you for coming to America’s City of Spin! We hope you enjoy Washington D.C.
The Kid ’s Page
A Local Kid
-Catherine, 13,
Arlington, VA
How good is your eyesight?
That’s because they were written more than two centuries ago!
Even with 20-20 vision it’s tough to make out the words of the three most important documents in American governmental history at the National Archives (7th Street and Constitutional Avenue NW on the Mall; 202-357-5450; archives.gov).
We’re talking about the Declaration of Inde pendence, the US Constitution, and the Bill of Rights-the original documents that set up the US government as a democracy in 1774. If you are visiting on July 4, check out the Patriots in colonial costumes reading the Declaration on the steps.
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If you were a member of the Second Continental Congress in 1776, you were a rebel and considered a traitor by the king of England. You knew that a reward had been posted for the capture of certain prominent rebel leaders and signing your name to the Declaration meant that you pledged your life, your fortune, and your sacred honor to the cause of freedom. Have you seen the movie National Treasure? It suggests that something is written on the back of the Declaration of Independence. You can’t see the back but it says “Original
The National Museum of African Art includes cool masks to check out (africa.si.edu)!
The Renwick Gallery is the place to see Larry Fuente’s Game Fish (americanart.si.edu/renwick).
The National Museum of the American Indian where you can find a Lakota buffalo headdress and arrowheads (nmai.si.edu).
The Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery is where you’ll see the only complete collection of paintings of America’s presidents outside the White House as well as portraits of famous sports figures (npg.si.edu).
Excerpt from the book: The Kids Guide to Washington, DC, by Eileen Ogintz available at most bookstores
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Declaration of Independence dated 4th July 1776” in reverse. Experts say it is actually ink from the top of the front side that has seeped through the parchment to the back. A lot of people come to the National Archives to do research. There are tours you can reserve to see how researchers preserve historic documents. You’ll find records here of our country’s civil, military, and diplomatic activities. Admission is free, but there can be a long wait. To make an advance reservation, visit recreation.gov.
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The Anacostia Community Museum focuses on local AfricanAmerican art and history and offers free family workshops (anacostia.si.edu). The National Postal Museum has the largest display of stamps in the United States, planes hanging from the ceiling, and exhibits that let you sort mail (postal museum.si.edu).
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Museums & Attractions
Alexandria Attractions
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Ramsay House Visitor’s Center
Follow the signs to Ramsay House, the home of William Ramsay, Scottish merchant and city founder. Here you will find detailed brochures of historic attractions, a walking tour map and guided tour information. Free. Hours: 9-5pm every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day 221 King Street, 703-746-4200
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Christ Church
Alexandria’s oldest church, “the Church Nigh Alexandria” was attended by George Washington and Robert E. Lee. Completed in 1773 this Colonial Georgian landmark is an active Episcopal parish today. Historic churchyard gravesites range from Yankee seamen in 1771 to Confederate prisoners-of-war. Charming gift shop. Open to the public. Donations accepted. Hours: 9-4 daily, 2-4:30 Sunday.
A lovely, imposing mansion built by John Carlyle in 1752. It was here that 5 royal governors were summoned by General Braddock to find a way to induce the colonists to pay for his campaign against the French and Indians. The Stamp Act which followed eventually provoked the American Revolution. Open to the public. Admission. Hours: 10-4 Tuesday through Saturday, noon-4pm Sundays. Last tour at 4 pm. 121 North Fairfax Street, 703-549-2997
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Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee
Cameron and North Washington Streets, 703-549-1450
Before the War of 1812, Light Horse Harry Lee brought his wife and their five children to live in this beautifully furnished house, built in 1795. Robert E. Lee spent his growing-up years as a student here, and although currently a private residence, commemorative plaques relate the fascinating history of this historic home and famous residents. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 607 Oronoco Street, 703-548-8454
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Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum and the adjoining City Hotel (c. 1785 and 1792) provide the visitor with two outstanding examples of Colonial architecture. The Tavern was frequented by George Washington and was the site of the festive Birthnight Celebration. Today, Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant offers authentic fare and the servers wear 18th-century attire. The original Tavern houses a museum of colonial furnishings. Open to the public. Admission. Hours: 10-5pm Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 Sunday & Monday. Last tour at 4:15.
Farmers Market – Old Town Alexandria
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Carlyle House
134 North Royal Street 703-746-4242
The Lyceum
Alexandria’s History Museum. Originally built in 1839 as a lecture hall and reading room, the building today offers exhibitions, regular concerts and lectures, and The Lyceum Museum Shop. Open Mon.-Sat., 10-5pm and Sun., 1-5pm, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Donation Accepted. 201 S. Washington Street, 703-746-4994
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Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
This apothecary shop was in operation from 1796 to 1933 and has a remarkable collection of herbal botanicals, hand blown glass, and medical equipment. Its manufacturing room is intact from the turn of the 19th century. Archival materials give a glimpse into history, with names of famous customers in documents. Admission. Wed.Sat., 11-4, Sunday, 1-4. 105-107 South Fairfax Street, 703-746-3852
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Lloyd House
This gracious Georgian home was constructed in 1796 by John Wise, an early tavern keeper and tanner. In 1832, John Lloyd, a successful merchant bought the house and his family remained here until 1918. Lloyd House served as barracks for WAVES, a rooming house, and a library. The building now house the Office of Historic Alexandria. Open Monday through Friday, Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm. 220 N. Washington Street. 703-746-4554
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Lee-Fendall House
Philip Fendall built this 1785 mansion where Light Horse Harry Lee wrote the farewell address from Alexandrians to George Washington when Washington left Mount Vernon to become the first president. There are guided tours daily. Admission. Hours: 10-4pm Tuesday through Saturday, 12-4 Sunday. Last tour 3:45. Closed Monday. (Occasional private parties on weekends) 614 Oronoco Street,. 703-548-1789
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Torpedo Factory Art Center
Once an actual torpedo factory, this jewel of Old Town Alexandria’s historic waterfront is now a premier art center attracting more than 500,000 visitors a year. Browse 6 public galleries and engage with more than 165 artists in open studios. Also home to The Art League School and the Alexandria Archaeology Museum. Free. Hours: 10am6pm daily, Thursdays until 9pm. 105 North Union Street, 703-838-4565
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Alexandria Black History Museum
Founded in 1983 by the Parker-Gray Alumni Association and the Alexandria Society for the Preservation of Black Heritage, the Museum documents the history of Alexandria’s African American community. The Center is housed in the Robert H. Robinson Library, which was built in 1940 as a segregated library for the black community. Open 10-4 Tues. through Saturday. Donations Accepted. 902 Wythe Street, 703-746-4356
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Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site
Fort Ward Museum houses a fine Civil War collection. Also to be enjoyed are a 45.2 acre historic park with restored bastion, picnic tables and an outdoor amphitheater. Free. Hours: 9-5pm Tuesday through Saturday, 12-5pm Sunday. 4301 West Braddock Road. 703-746-4848
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George Washington Mason National Memorial
Towering over the King Street Metro Station at Russell Rd., the Memorial provides a dazzling view of Alexandria, the Potomac River and surrounding areas. The top (330 feet high) can be reached by elevator. George Washington memorabilia on display. Daily 9-5pm. 703-683-2007
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George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
George Washington’s Mount Vernon is America’s most popular historic estate. Visitors explore history first hand here, tour the Mansion and get to know the “real” George Washington. More than a dozen outbuildings are meticulously restored, including a major greenhouse, stables, slave quarters, and kitchen. The 500-acre estate also features museum exhibitions, active archeological digs, the Slave Memorial and Burial Ground, and new George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site. 703-780-2000, www.mountvernon.org
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Freedom House
Built around 1812 as a residence, this three story brick and adjoining buildings served as the offices of Franklin and Armfield Slave Market. From 1828 to 1861 more than 10,000 slaves were sold, over 3,750 of which were sent to work on cotton and sugar plantations throughout the South. Early in the Civil War the house was a military prison for black soldiers. By the end of the war it was a hospital serving black soldiers and contraband slaves who fled the South. Free. Hours: 9-5pm Monday-Friday. 1315 Duke Street, 703-836-2858
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Exploring
outside of Washington ashington, D.C. ranks as one of the best day tripping starting points in the country. In addition to being a city packed with its own collection of places to explore, Washington neighbors states with an unbelievable number of parks, historic homes, waterfalls, monuments, farms, beaches, lakes, archaeological excavations, mountains, Civil War battlefields, campgrounds, trails, horse stables, wineries, museums and even an amusement park or two. Along the way there are also world-class inns, restaurants and performance venues as well as plenty of lesser known but equally as appealing greasy spoons, farm stands, coffeehouses, regional theaters and artisan cooperatives The diversity of the sites within driving distance from the city means most everyone can find something that will make them happy. Whether you prefer urban streets, cobblestone sidewalks, sandy beaches, dirt roads or historic pathways, the region surrounding the nation’s capital holds many destinations where you’ll want to leave your footprints over and over again.
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Feature Day T rip
Luray C averns hen I pulled into the parking lot at Luray Caverns for the first time I must admit I thought it looked a bit like a tourist trap. But past the huge parking lot, gift shop and row of vending machines I found a natural wonder worth every drop of gas it took to get there. The seemingly endless formations in the vast caverns are breathtaking. In places they are massive while in others they are delicate and artistic. And, this natural wonder should be added to your “to see” list. The more than 400 million-year-old caverns were discovered in 1878. When news of the underground find got out, journalists and scientists came to see for themselves. And, as they began to spread the words to the public about Luray people came by horse, stagecoach and carriages to see for
themselves. Cavern-bound folk dressed up to see the site and even in the 1950s and 1960s visitors donned their Sunday best to come here. Today you don’t need to press your slacks or starch your shirt to come to Luray – jeans, sneakers and a hoodie will do just fine. But whatever you decide to wear you’ll likely be very pleased that you made the trip. When you pay the entrance fee to get into Luray you are entitled to an audio headset tour, which tells about the various formations and gives the background and interesting facts about the caverns. There is also a kid’s version of the tour. Nature has divided the limestone caverns into large room-like spaces each tending to have one major focal point. Remember to not touch the formations, stay on the pathways and use the hand railings when necessary. Here are some of the highlights:
Dream Lake: At first glance Dream Lake appears to be a city of intricate city of stalagmites rising up from the ground toward an equally stunning group of stalactites hanging from the ceiling. But look again and see that Mother Nature is playing a trick on you. The stalactites on the ceiling are reflected in to the mirror-like pool of water below it to create this striking illusion. Stalacpipe Organ: The caverns house the world’s largest instrument, the Stalacpipe Organ. The one-of-a-kind instrument relies on a series of rubber mallets tapping various stalactites spread across the caverns to create the notes. The unusual organ was the brainchild of a Pentagon scientist who worked for 36 years to perfect his design. More than five miles of wiring connect the organ to various stalactites. Visitors can listen to the eerie music in the room called the cathedral, which has been the site of many a wedding. Fried Eggs: Some formations throughout Luray Caverns serve as kind of Rorschach test looking like different objects to different people. But the vast consensus is that two small round formations near the end of the tour look just like two sunny side up eggs. Rubbing the eggs used to be considered good luck but turned out to be bad luck for the National Landmark caverns as oil from hands can erode the surface. So, please, don’t touch.
Where to Go Luray Caverns 101 Cave Hill Road Luray 22835 (540) 743-6551 luraycaverns.com
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Discovery Day
Every year on the Saturday closest to August 13, the day the caverns were discovered, Founders Day is celebrated at Luray. This year the festivities will be held on August 10, 2013. Portions of the caverns are lit only with candles to allow visitors to experience the national wonder as the founders did all those years ago. In addition to the candlelight tours, fireworks, entertainment and other festivities help to mark the day.
Car and Carriage Caravan Museum
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luraycaverns.com Included with admission to the caverns is a visit to the Car and Carriage Caravan Museum. Filled with vintage cars, coaches and carriages, this small museum includes an impressive number or vehicles including a very rare operating 1892 Benz, an 1840 Conestoga Wagon, and a 1925 Rolls Royce once owned by Rudolph Valentino. Garden Maze, 101 Cave Hill Road; Luray; www. luraycaverns.com. Get lost among the twists and turns created by this craftily designed shrubbery.
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Belle Brown Northcott Memorial AKA The Luray Singing Tower luraycaverns.com A carillon of 47 bells sings out from 117-foot-high tower across the road from the caverns. The tower stands against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains and free outdoor recitals are given regularly throughout the year except during the winter. In June, July and August you can hear the bells ring out in convert on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 8 pm.
Luray Zoo
1087 US Hwy 211 West Luray lurayzoo.com This is a little zoo with a big heart. This rescue zoo provides a safe have for animals that were either abandoned or abused. It also takes in so-called exotic pets that have been confiscated. You can feed and interact with some of the animals at the petting zoo. All admission fees, gift shop sales and other fees go to help with the care of the animals.
The Rope Adventure Park
Tradition
strolls on a historic mall with new friends.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, only a couple of hours from Northern VA and DC, Charlottesville and Albemarle County, VA are perfect for your next excursion. Whether it’s a visit to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, an eclectic mix of restaurants, world-class vineyards or nearby mountain trails, it’s no wonder this region was voted one of the top 10 wine vacation destinations in the U.S. by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Plan your trip at visitcharlottesville.org.
Where tradition is always new.
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www.ropeadventurepark.com A somewhat new addition to the area, Rope Adventure Park boasts a two-level course – a low ropes course and a more challenging high ropes course. The park is family friendly and you don’t need any specific ropes experience or skills set to give it a try.
Antiquing Luray’s small but charming downtown is home to several antique stores. Some only sell things from days gone by and others have a mix of new and old collectables. If antiquing gets your heart rate up you should make time for a visit while you are in town. You never know what you might find.
Where to Eat West Main Market
123 West Main Street, Luray westmainmarket.com This deli and sandwich shop is a good place to pick up provisions for a picnic or to grab a casual lunch.
About the Author Beth Kanter‘s books and articles help visitors and locals alike experience the tastes, sights, and unique feel of the nation’s capital. The Washington, DC Chef’s Table is Beth’s third book about her favorite city. She is the author of Food Lovers’ Guide to Washington DC and Day Trips from Washington DC (both Globe Pequot Press). Her books are for sale at local bookstores and on Amazon.com. You can visit her at online at facebook.com/DCChefsTable.
Circa ’31
401 West Main Street, Luray mimslyninn.com An elegant restaurant housed in the Mimslyn Inn serving both southern classic and modern dishes. On Friday and Saturday nights the chef prepares a multi-course tasting menu paired with Virginia wines.
Artisans Grill
2 East Main Street, Luray artisansgrill.com Housed in an historic downtown building, the twolevel Artisans Grill specializes in subs, sandwiches, burgers and salads. The restaurant hosts live music on Friday nights.
Where to Stay The Victorian Inn of Luray
138 East Main Street, Luray woodruffinns.com The pretty yellow and white Victorian home houses three elegantly guest suites with antique furnishings, Jacuzzi tubs for two and other romantic touches. The front porch and wrap around porch on the second floor make for great spots to relax and take in the scenery. Southern cuisine is the specialty of the house at the Inn’s restaurant.
Mimslyn Inn
401 West Main Street, Luray mimslyninn.com A grand old 1930s Southern hotel, Mimslyn Inn recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation. Among the amenities at the inn are an outdoor pool, fitness center, winding staircase, extensive gardens, restaurant and spa. Mimslyn Inn is listed on the registry of Historic Hotels of America.
Small town charm just a short drive from DC!
Mayne View Bed and Breakfast
439 Mechanic Street, Luray mayneview.com The Mayne View Bed and Breakfast is steeped in history. Two of the men who discovered Luray Caverns originally built it in 1865 as a hunting lodge and during the Civil War the property functioned as part of the Underground Railroad.
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Museums & Attractions 2013 Guide
VISITOR NOTICE To date, sequester impacts haven’t been drastic, but visitors to Washington, DC this summer may encounter some minor inconveniences and disappointments due to mandated budget cuts and staff reductions: •
White House tours have been suspended indefinitely;
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The National Arboretum has closed its grounds Tuesday through Thursday;
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The National Archives —will not offer extended summer hours;
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Arlington House at Arlington Cemetery will not offer extended summer hours;
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ALSO OF NOTE: The National Mall, suffering from overuse and requiring significant restoration, has sections of lawn between 3rd and 7th Streets closed off to public use.
As always, it’s recommended that official website be consulted for the most up-to-date operating hours and information.
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VIRGINIA AIR FORCE MEMORIAL
This memorial honors the millions of patriotic men and women who have served and 54,000 who have died while in the U.S. Air Force. Located off Columbia Pike near VA-244, the memorial overlooks the Pentagon and all of Washington, D.C. Features three stainless steel spires that soar skyward evoking flight and the flying spirit. Metro: Pentagon Metro Station (Blue/Yellow lines) Memorial is within walking distance One Air Force Memorial Drive Arlington, VA 22211 (703) 247-5808 Open: Daily. Admission: Free www.airforcememorial.org
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
Situated on 612 acres, the cemetery is a resting place of nearly a quarter-million military veterans and dignitaries. An eternal flame flickers at the grave of John F. Kennedy. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and two of the couple’s children are also buried there. Also view the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, attended 24 hours a day by members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry. Entrance at west-side of Memorial Bridge. Self-guided or paid shuttle tour available. Parking lot. Free Visitors Center - closes an hour after the Cemetery. Metro: Arlington Cemetery Station (Blue Line) Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, VA 22211 (877) 907-8585 Open: Daily, 8AM-7PM (5PM October- March). Admission: Free (Ticketed trolley tour is available; see price and special activities on website www.Arlingtoncemetery.mil
CARLYLE HOUSE
A Georgian Palladian manor house built in 1753 by Scottish merchant and Alexandria city founder John Carlyle. Here, five royal governors and General Braddock met to discuss funding the French and Indian War. Metro: King Street Station (Take Trolley 11:30AM-10:15PM) 121 N. Fairfax St. Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-2997 Open: Tues. – Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. Noon-4 p.m. (see website for special events and activities). Admission: Adults $5, Child (5-12) $3 www.carlylehouse.org
COLVIN RUN MILL
19th century water wheel and operating gristmill. Miller’s house has exhibits about historic Great Falls community life. Metro: NA (Parking lot available) 10017 Colvin Run Road Great Falls, VA 22066 (703) 759-2771 Open: 11AM-4PM (closed on Tuesdays - See website for tours, mill grinding, etc. and winter hours). Admission: Free www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crp
DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) MUSEUM AND VISITORS CENTER
Since 2001, this interactive museum traces the impact of drugs on American society and the efforts of Federal law enforcement to educate the public and to combat this problem. Metro: Pentagon Station (Blue/Yellow lines) 700 Army-Navy Dr. Arlington, VA 22202 (202) 307-3463 Open: Tuesday – Friday: 10AM-4PM Admission: Free www.deamuseum.org
FAIRFAX COUNTY VISITOR CENTER
Stop by the Visitor Center in the Tysons Corner Center to get current information on where to stay, what to do, and how to get where you’re going in Fairfax County and the region from one of the service counselors. They are even giving out free gifts, maps and coupons for stopping by to say hello! Metro: NA (take Capital Beltway (I-495) near intersection of State Routes 7 and 123, parking available) Tysons Corner Center, Level 2 1961 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA 22102 (703) 752-9500 Open: Monday – Saturday, 10AM-6PM; Sunday, 11AM-6PM (Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas) Admission: Free www.fxva.com
GADSBY’S TAVERN MUSEUM
The building was named for its 1796-1808 operator, Englishman John Gadsby. The Museum consists of two buildings, the 1785 Georgian tavern and the 1792 City Hotel that have been authentically restored to their 18th century appearance. George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and the Marquis de Lafayette all tipped a few here in Old Town Alexandria. Now it’s a museum with regular guided tours. Metro: King Street Station (Yellow/Blue lines). Take King Street Trolley 11:30AM-10:15PM or taxi 134 N. Royal St. Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 746-4242 Open: April – Oct., Sun. and Mon. 1-5PM, Tues. – Sat. 10AM-5 PM; Nov. – March, Wed. – Sat. 11AM-4PM, Sun. 1-4PM. Admission: Adults $5, Child (5-12) $3 www.gadsbystavern.org
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Museums & Attractions George Washington Masonic Memorial
GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC MEMORIAL
Modeled after one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Pharaoh’s Lighthouse in Alexandria, the Masonic Temple is visible from the Potomac and surrounding areas. The memorial displays a magnificent 17-ft. bronze statue of George Washington and an outstanding collection of Washington artifacts. Daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Metro: King Street Station (Blue/Yellow lines) Parking lot at memorial 101 Callahan Drive Alexandria, VA 22301 (703) 683-2007 Open: Daily, Apr. 1 – Sept. 30, Mon – Sat., 9AM-4PM, Sun. 12PM-4PM; Oct. 1 – Mar. 31, Mon. – Sat. 10AM-4PM, Sun. 12PM-4PM. Admission: $5.00 for those 13+ for the First and Second Floor exhibits. For Guided Tours, including tower and observation desk - $8.00. See website for tour times. www.gwmemorial.org
GEORGE WASHINGTON’S DISTILLERY & GRISTMILL
Costumed distillers demonstrate the distillation process in the two-story building, which also features a storage cellar, office, and two bedrooms where the site manager and assistant would have lived. On the second floor can be seen
a History Channel video called “George Washington’s Liquid Gold” and a museum exhibit, “Spirits of Independence: George Washington and the Beginnings of the American Whiskey Industry,” which tells the story of whiskey at Mount Vernon and its history in America. George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill is $4 for adults, $2 for children ages 6-11, and free for children 5 and under. When combined with admission to Mount Vernon, tickets are $2 for adults, $1.50 for children ages 6-11, and free for children 5 and under. Metro: Huntington Station (Yellow Line) - Located just three miles south of Mount Vernon. Open: Daily, March 31 – October 31, 10AM-5PM, open through October. Admission: $4 for adults, $2 for children ages 6-11, and free for children 5 and under. Special pricing when combined with admission to Mount Vernon.
GEORGE WASHINGTON’S MOUNT VERNON ESTATE AND GARDEN
The riverside estate of George Washington is an American landmark of the life of America’s first President, George Washington. It includes the Ford Orientation Center and Donald W. Reynolds museum and Education Center, new facilities with 25 galleries and theaters, and more than 700 artifacts, and interactive displays that introduce visitors to the real George Washington. The most famous dentures in the world are on permanent display, along with three life-size models of Washington created from a forensic investigation. An action adventure movie, video presentations produced by the History Channel, and an “immersive” Revolutionary War experience with falling snow, rumble seats, and fog all help tell Washington’s life story. The historic area features the restored Mansion, original outbuildings, the tomb where the Washington’s are buried, beautiful gardens, and heritage breed animals who work at a four acre farm site near the river. See website for Estate admission. Metro: Huntington Station (Yellow Line) Take taxi or bus 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, VA 22309
Open: Daily, Mar. 31 – Aug. 8AM-5PM; Mar., Sept., Oct. 9AM-5PM and Nov. through Feb. 9AM-4PM. Admission: Ages 0-5: Free; 6-11: $7; 12-61: $15; 62+: $14 (See website for group prices) www.mountvernon.org
Historic Herndon Visitors’ Center
Once a major rail stop in the heart of Virginia’s dairy farming country, the downtown has maintained its historic character with a visitor’s center in the old depot with surrounding boutiques and cafes. Metro: N/A (minutes away from Dulles International Airport) 730 Elden St., Herndon, VA 20172 (703) 437-6366 Open: Daily. Admission: Free www.herndondulleschamber.org
HISTORIC BLENHEIM & CIVIL WAR INTERPRETIVE CENTER
See Fairfax’s newest Civil War site, recently opened to the public, featuring 12 beautiful acres and the famous Blenheim House with more than 115 Union soldier inscriptions still left intact in the attic; some of the best preserved graffiti from the Civil War. A new 4,000-square-foot Civil War Interpretive Center includes an illustrated timeline of Fairfax’s role in the Civil War. Metro: N/A 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 591-0560 Open: Open Tuesday-Saturday 12-4PM with daily 1pm site tour. Monthly Civil War lectures. Admission: Free www.visitfairfax.com
LOUDOUN MUSEUM
A featured site on the Virginia Civil War Trails, the museum offers exhibits, events, walking and driving tours, and educational programs. Metro: N/A Two hour metered parking on Loudoun Street - parking garage one half block from museum. 16 Loudoun Street SW Leesburg, VA 20175 (703) 777-7427 Open: Fri. – Sat., 10AM-5PM and Sun. 1-5PM. Closed federal holidays. Admission: Adults -$3.00; Students/ Teachers/Students $1.00; Children under four Free. www.loudonmuseum.org
THE LYCEUM: ALEXANDRIA’S HISTORY MUSEUM
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Once used as a Civil War hospital, the Lyceum tells the story of Alexandria, once one of the busiest ports in America. Archaeological finds, old photography, maps, original artworks and a wide variety of historic artifacts provide the visitor with a picture of the City’s past. In 1985 The Lyceum became the History Museum for Alexandria, VA. Metro: King Street Station (Blue/ Yellow lines) King Street Trolley from 11:30AM-10:15PM 201 S. Washington St. Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 838-4994 Open: Mon. – Sat. 10AM-5PM and Sun. 1-5PM. Admission: $2.00/person www.alexandriahistory.org
NATIONAL FIREARMS MUSEUM
With world class historical and modern firearms spanning over six centuries, the National Firearms Museum displays the finest firearms collection in the country. Exhibits range from the best sporting guns and masterworks of firearms engraving to Presidential, Olympic, law enforcement, and military arms. Metro: N/A (Parking on site) NRA Headquarters Building 11250 Waples Mill Rd. Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 267-1600 Open: Daily, 9:30AM-5PM. Closed major holidays. Admission: Free. www.NRAmuseum.com
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CORPS
Experience American history through the eyes of Marines. Interactive and immersive experiences allow guests to witness and feel the rigidity of boot camp and the force of drill instructors. To edge through a stand of trees at Belleau Wood and come up behind a German machine gunners’ position. Travel along the frozen TokTong pass in Korea amidst enemy troops, and disembark a helicopter into the landing zone atop Hill 881 South in Vietnam. Welcoming over 3 million visitors since its opening in 2006, the National Museum and Marine Corps Heritage Center includes Semper Fidelis Memorial Park and Chapel that sits amid natural woodlands and has landscaped pathways with impressive views of the Museum. Metro: N/A (Take I-95 to the Marine Corps Base Quantico exit #150) 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA 22172 877-653-1775 Open: Daily, 9AM-5PM. Closed December 25. Admission & Parking: Free. www.usmcmuseum.com
RESTON MUSEUM
Ongoing exhibits tell the unique story of the innovative, world-renowned, planned community of Reston. The museum also offers archives, walking tours, special events and a one-of-a-kind shop. Metro: N/A 1639 Washington Plaza Reston, VA (in the Lake Anne Historic District), (703) 709-7700 Open: Tues. – Fri., Sun. 12-5PM and Sat. 10AM-5PM Admission: Free www.restonmuseum.org
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Smithsonian Air & Space
WASHINGTON, DC BASILICA of the NATIONAL SHRINE OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
The largest U.S. Roman Catholic Church/Shrine containing the largest collection of contemporary Christian art in the U.S. This Byzantine- Romanesque style church is one of the ten largest churches in the world with 70 chapels. Metro: Brookland -CUA (Red line) 400 Michigan Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20017 (202) 526-8300 Open: Daily, April 1 – October 31, 7AM-7PM and November 1 – March 31, 7AM - 6PM www.nationalshrine.com
BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING
SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM STEVEN F. UDVARHAZY CENTER Combined with the National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall in DC, this is the largest and most prestigious air and space museum complex in the world. Visitors can view nearly the entire collection of air and spacecraft memorabilia the Smithsonian has to offer. An open space with 10-story arched trusses and with a network of walkways and displays on the floor. Visit the Boeing Aviation Hangar, the James S. McDowell Hanger with the newest addition of the Space Shuttle Discovery, The Donald D. Engen Observatory and the Airbus IMAX Theater. Among them will be such icons as the Space Shuttle Enterprise, a Lockheed SR71 Blackbird reconnaissance airplane, the Enola Gay and much more. Metro: NA (South of the main terminal at Washington Dulles International Airport, Chantilly) 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway Chantilly, VA 20151 (202) 357-2700 (voice) Open: Daily, 10AM-6:30PM through September 3, 2012; then 10AM-5:30PM (Closed December 25 - see website for early event closures). Admission: Free www.airandspace.si.edu/museum/udvarhazy
THEODORE ROOSEVELT ISLAND
Accessible by wooden footbridge just off the George Washington Memorial Parkway, Theodore Roosevelt Island is an oasis of calm in the city. It is a 91-acre wilderness preserve that serves as a memorial to the nation’s 26th president, honoring his contributions to conservation of public lands for forests, national parks, wildlife and bird refuges, and monuments. Theodore Roosevelt Island has 2 1/2 miles of foot trails where you can observe a variety of flora and fauna. A 17-foot bronze statue of Roosevelt stands in the center of the island. Metro: Rosslyn Station (Blue/Orange Lines) The Island is located at GW Memorial Parkway, just north of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge. It’s accessible by car only from the northbound parkway.) Southbound traffic: Take Theodore Roosevelt Bridge to Constitution Ave. Take a right on 23rd St and cross the Memorial Bridge. Once on the bridge, return to the George Washington Parkway. Open: Daily, 6AM-10PM. Free (Limited parking) Admission: Free www.nps.gov/this
Theodore Roosevelt Island
August 29, 2012 marks the 150th Anniversary of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. See millions of dollars printed during your tour of the BEP. The 40 minute tours are free but tickets are required during peak season (first Monday in March through the last Friday in August). There is an introductory film and gallery tour of the production process. Metro: Smithsonian Metro Station (Blue/Orange lines) 14th & C Sts, SW, Washington, DC (202) 874-2330 or 1 (866) 874-2330 Open: Tours are: Mon. – Fri. 9AM (every 15 min.)-7PM (April - August). Mon – Friday 9AM (and every 15 min.)-3:30 pm The ticket booth on Raoul Wallenberg Place (formerly 15th Street) is open at 8 AM Monday through Friday, with the exception of Federal holidays, from 8:00 a.m. until all tickets are distributed. www.moneyfactory.gov
CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART
The Corcoran Gallery of Art, America’s first dedicated art museum, was founded in 1869 by William Corcoran and stands as a major center of American art known internationally for its distinguished collection of historical and modern art as well as contemporary art, photography, European painting, sculpture, and decorative art. Metro: Farragut West Station or Farragut North Station (Orange/Blue/Red lines). 500 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20050 (between E St. and New York Ave. one block from the White House) (202) 639-1700 or for tickets 1 (800) 745-3000 Open: Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun.,10AM-5 PM, Thurs., 10AM-9 PM. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (62+)/Students w/ valid ID $8; Children under 12 years of age are free; Members enjoy free admission year-round. www.corcoran.org
CRIME MUSEUM
This interactive and simulated situation museum in Penn Quarter dissects both the concept of crime and the dark side of the criminal mind. It explores the techniques used by law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute. Enter a crime scene to solve a case in a real crime scene lab. Drive in a police academy training pursuit. Check out an authentic electric chair, gas chamber and jail cell. The John Walsh “America’s Most Wanted” actual stage set is located in the museum. Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown Station (Yellow/Green/Red lines) Exit Arena- Street parking and garages nearby 575 7th St., NW Washington, DC 20004 202-393-1099 Open: Daily, May 21 – Sept. 4, Sun. 10AM-7PM, Mon. – Fri. 9AM-7PM, Sat. 10AM-8PM.; Sept 5 – May 20, Sun. – Thurs. 10AM-7PM, Fri. – Sat. 10AM-8PM. Last ticket sold an hour prior to close (check website for event closures). Admission: Adults ($19.95); Seniors, Military & Police ($16.95); Children over age 5 ($14.95) www.crimemuseum.org
DUMBARTON HOUSE
Visit this Federal period historic house museum, ca. 1800. The historic structure and collection of Federal-era decorative arts, paintings and furniture are preserved to educate the public about life in Washington, DC during the early years of the Republic. The life and times of Dumbarton House’s first resident, Joseph Nourse (1804-1813), are the interpretive focus; Nourse served as first Register of the U.S. Treasury through six U.S. presidencies and is known as “America’s First Civil Servant.” Dumbarton House is accredited by the American Association of Museums. The Dumbarton House is the headquarters for The Society of The Colonial Dames of America. Metro: Dupont Circle Station (Red Line - Exit Q St. N; walk six blocks or take D-2/D-6 bus) 2715 Q St., NW, Washington, DC 20007 (Georgetown) (202) 337-2288 Open: Tue – Sun 11am-3pm year-round (last museum entry 2:45 pm). Admission: Adults $5 www.DumbartonHouse.org
FOLGER SHAKESPEARE THEATRE-LIBRARY
This is the home of the world’s largest and finest collection of Shakespearean materials and Renaissance books, manuscripts and works of art. The Folger Shakespeare’s Library captures the Bard of Avon, his times, and his legacy through changing exhibitions and the permanent Shakespeare Gallery. The landmark building includes a replica of the Globe Theatre. It was a gift to the nation donated by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Folger in 1932. Metro: Capitol South Station (Blue/Orange lines - 4 blocks) Union Station Station (Red lines - 6 blocks) 201 East Capitol Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003 (202) 544-4600 or Box Office for tickets (202) 544-7077 Open: Open Mon.-Sat., 10AM - 5PM, Sun. 12- 5 PM. Closed Oct. 1-12 (installation of exhibit) Nov. 22 and Dec. 25. Admission: Free. Group tours arranged by calling (202) 675-0395 www.folger.edu
FORD’S THEATRE MUSEUM
The newly renovated museum transports visitors to 19th-century Washington, tracing Lincoln’s presidency from his arrival to his assassination using environmental re-creations, videos and three-dimensional figures and a remarkable collection of historic artifacts. The theatre is a working historical theatre, historical monument, worldclass museum and educational center. Ford’s Theatre celebrates the legacy of our nation’s 16th President and explores the American experience through theatre and education. It is the best place to explore and celebrate Lincoln’s ideals, leadership principles; courage, integrity, tolerance, equality and creative expression. Metro: Metro Center Station (Red/Blue/Orange lines) – Exit G and 11th Streets (Street parking and garage parking). 511 10th St., NW, Washington, DC 20004 (202) 347-4833 Open Daily: Theatre 9AM-4:30PM; Petersen House and Education Center 9AM-5:30 PM. Closed Nov. 22 and Dec. 25. Admission: Free; but you must have a ticket that may be reserved online (www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 982-2787 – processing fee $2.50/person) or at the Ford’s Theatre box office. www.fords.org
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL
7.5 acre river-front park with waterfalls and a monumental bronze sculpture of the president seated in his wheelchair with his beloved Scottie, Fala. Site near the Jefferson Memorial and designed especially for wheelchairs. Metro: Smithsonian Metro Station (Orange/Blue lines) Ohio Drive Bordered by the Tidal Basin and the Potomac River S.E., Washington, D.C., (202) 426-6841 Open: Daily except Dec. 25. Admission: Free www.npr.gov/fdrm June – July, 2013 Dc Metro
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Museums & Attractions FREER GALLERY OF ART ARTHUR M. SACKLER GALLERY
The galleries house a world-renowned collection of 6,000 Asian art objects. The artists are from China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia. Metro: Smithsonian Metro Station (Orange/Blue lines) FREER – 1200 Jefferson Dr., SW Washington, DC 20013 SACKLER – 1050 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20013 (202) 633-1000 Open: Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Closed on Dec. 25th) Admission: Free. Limited street parking. www.asia.si.edu
INTERNATIONAL SPY MUSEUM
The World’s Largest Shakespeare Collection
tours exhibits plays
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, this is the nation’s first public institution dedicated solely to espionage, shedding light on an all-but-invisible profession. The Museum maintains the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on display. Visitors are invited to test their espionage skills throughout the museum. Take on the role of a former spy experiencing memorizing specific details and see if you can keep your “cover.” Metro: Gallery Place Metro Station (Yellow/Red/Green lines) Exit Galleries - 9th and G Streets NW 800 F St., NW, Washington, DC 20004 (202) 393-7798, (866) 779-6873 Open: May through Sept. 2, 9AM-7PM; Sept. 3 – Nov. 21, 10AM-6PM. Closed Nov. 22, Dec. 25th (see website for seasonal holiday hours). For Admission: (Adult ages 17-64) $19.95; (Senior ages 65+, Military/Law Enforcement) $14.95; Child ages 7-17) $13.95. Parking: meters and lots. www.spymuseum.org
KREEGER MUSEUM
The Kreeger Museum is a private, non-profit art museum located in the former residence of David and Carmen Kreeger. It showcases the Kreeger’s permanent collection of 19th and 20th century paintings and sculptures. Highlights include works by Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, Renoir, Cezanne, Chagall, Rodin, Miro, Moore, Kandinsky and various local artists. Metro: Tenleytown – AU Station (Red Line) exit Wisconsin Ave for taxi or 45 minute walk. 2401 Foxhall Road, NW, Washington DC 20007 (202) 338-3552 Open: Tues-Fri reservations are required for a guided tour given at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.kreegermuseum.org
KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL
Built by the Korean War Veterans Memorial Advisory at a cost of $18 million in donated funds, this memorial, located on a 2.2 acre site adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, features a sculptured column of 19-foot soldiers arrayed for combat with the American flag as their symbolic objective. A 164-foot mural wall is inscribed with the words, “Freedom is Not Free” and is etched with 2500 photographic images of nurses, chaplains, crew chiefs, mechanics, and other support personnel to symbolize the vast effort that sustained the military operation. Metro: Foggy Bottom Station or Smithsonian Station both (Blue/Orange lines) Daniel French Dr., Washington, D.C. South of the Reflecting Pool (202) 426-6841 Open: Daily 8AM-12AM. Admission: Free www.nps.gov/kwvm
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
The world’s largest library with Thomas Jefferson’s own collection and currently housing over 20 million books. Visit the three buildings that have scheduled tours and enjoy free exhibits, concerts and films. Explore the Jefferson Building, know for its impressive 19th century architechture. Don’t miss the Gutenberg Bible. Metro: Capitol South Metro (Blue/Orange lines) 101 First Street, Washington, DC (202) 707-8000 Open: Mon. – Sat. 8AM-5:30 PM Admission: Free
MARIAN KOSHLAND SCIENCE MUSEUM
The museum uses engaging interactive exhibits to bring to life the numerous reports conducted by the prestigious National Academies every year. Metro: Verizon Center Station (Green/Red/Yellow lines) Judiciary Square Station (Red line) 6th and E Sts., NW Washington, DC (202) 334-1201 Open: Daily (except Tues.) 10AM-6PM (last ticket sold at 5PM) Closed: Tuesdays and Jan. 1, Nov.22 and Dec. 25. Admission: Adults $7; Seniors/Military/Students/ Children $4 www.koshland-dc.org
Korean War Veterans Memorial
One block from the US Capitol 201 East Capitol Street, SE 202.544.7077 or www.folger.edu
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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. NATIONAL MEMORIAL
NATIONAL ARCHIVES
No trip to DC is complete without viewing our country’s founding documents including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence. Tour the Public Vaults exhibits that take you on a journey through time and the changing technology of records. From George Washington’s handwritten letters to Abraham Lincoln’s wartime telegrams, most of the textual records in the Record of America are originals and will change from year to year. You may want to call this treasure “the nation’s attic”. Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Station (Blue/Yellow Lines) Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20408 (between 7th & 9th St. NW) (202) 357-5000 Open: Mar. 15 - Labor Day – Sept. 2, 10AM-7 PM. Sept. 3 – March 14, 10 AM-5:30 PM www.archives.gov/nae
National Air & Space Museum
JFK
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This newly dedicated memorial honors Dr. King’s legacy of national and international contributions to world peace through non-violent social change. As the first monument on the National Mall to honor a man of color – and only the fourth to honor a non-president - its location on the Tidal Basin creates a visual and historical continuity between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and is designed to be an engaging visitor experience tied to other landscapes and monuments, not as a single object or memorial dominating the site. The composition of the memorial utilizes natural landscape elements - including water, stone, and trees - to powerfully convey four fundamental and recurring themes throughout Dr. King’s message: justice, democracy, hope and love. A 450-foot inscription wall features more than a dozen King quotes engraved into granite which serve as a lasting testament and reminder of Dr. King’s humanitarian vision. The memorial includes the “Mountain of Despair” and the “Stone of Hope,” and features a 30-foot sculpture of Dr. King. Metro: Smithsonian and Foggy Bottom (Closest stations and then walk) Entrances to the Memorial site are located at Independence Avenue, SW, west of West Basin Drive; Independence Avenue, SW, at Daniel French Drive; Ohio Drive, SW, south of the Ericsson Statue; and Ohio Drive, SW, at West Basin Drive. Parking is extremely limited in the area, with public transportation suggested as the best way to reach the memorial. Open: Daily www.nps.gov/mlkm; www.mlkmemorial.org
NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
The winner and still champion! That’s right – DC (not Paris or Rome) is home to “The World’s Most Visited Museum.” You’ll see why when you spend the day watching the history of aviation unfold starting with the Wright Brothers’ 1903 Flyer and Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis through the advances into space and the Apollo 11 lunar command module (just to name a few). Also worthy of note is the Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater (admission), Flight Simulators (admission) and the Albert Einstein Planetarium (admission). Metro: L’Enfant Plaza Station (Blue/Green/Orange/ Yellow lines). Very limited 2 hour meter street parking. 6th St. and Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20580, (202) 357-2700, (202) 633-2214 Open: Mar. 17 – Sept. 3, 10AM-7:30 PM; Sept. 4 – Mar.16, 10AM-5PM. Closed December 25. See website for early closures. Admission: Free, www:nasm.si.edu
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Museums & Attractions National Museum of American History
NATIONAL AQUARIUM
National Museum of the American Indian
Tucked into the lower level of the U.S. Department of Commerce, America’s oldest public aquarium is filled with dozens of tanks that are home to more than 250 salt and fresh water species, including sharks, alligators, moray eels, and piranhas. Daily animal feedings and aquarist talks at 2 p.m. Metro: Federal Triangle Station or Smithsonian Station both (Blue/Orange lines) Limited street parking. 14th St. and Constitution NW Washington, DC, (202) 482-0373 Open: Daily 9AM -5PM (last ticket sold at 4:30PM) Closed Nov. 22, Dec. 25. Admission: Admission: Adults $9.95, Seniors/Military: $8.95, Children 4-10: $4.95, 3 and under: Free. Cash or check only. www.nationalaquarium.org
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
The beautifully designed multi-building museum houses the nation’s most complete permanent collection of American and European art as well as captivating special exhibits. Metro: Judiciary Square Station (red line), Archives Station (Yellow/Green lines), and Smithsonian Station (blue/orange lines) 401 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20565 (202) 737-4215 Open: Mon.-Sat. 10 AM-5 PM.; Sun. 11AM.-6 PM. Closed Jan.1 and Dec. 25 Admission: Free - Limited Street Parking www.nga.gov
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National World War II Memorial
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MUSEUM
Located at National Geographic’s DC headquarters, past and current expeditions, adventures and scientific research come to life. Enjoy a wide variety of changing and permanent displays reflecting the richness and diversity of the world. Some exhibits are ticketed. Metro: Farragut North (Red Line) and Farragut West (Blue and Orange Lines) 1145 17th St., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 857-7588 Open: Daily 10AM – 6PM (Closed December 25) www.nationalgeographic.com/museum
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART
See how people from Africa transform religious beliefs and cultural ideals into various art forms. Daily 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. Free. Limited street parking. Metro: Smithsonian (Orange/Blue lines) 950 Independence Ave., SW (202) 357-1300
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN
This architectural masterpiece took seven years to build and cost over $219 million. The museum opened to the public in 2004 and has attracted millions of people interested in learning about the languages, culture, history and art of Native Americans. It is the first national museum in the country dedicated exclusively to Native Americans. The five-story, 250,000-square-foot curvilinear building is clad in a goldencolored Kasota limestone designed to evoke natural rock formations shaped by wind and water over thousands of years. Metro: L’Enfant Plaza (Blue/Orange/Green/Yellow lines) Exit Maryland Ave/Smithsonian Museum 4th & Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20560 (between the National Air & Space Museum and the U.S. Capitol Building. (202) 633-1000 Open: Daily 10AM–5:30PM; closed December 25. Free www.nmai.si.edu
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY
Explore major themes in American history and culture, from the War of Independence to the present day. This is the museum that houses Archie Bunker’s chair, Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers, Seinfeld’s “puffy shirt”, Abraham Lincoln’s top hat, Dizzy Gillespie’s angled trumpet and the First Ladies’ dress collection. Recent renovations added a new visitor’s center and a state-of-the-art display gallery for the original StarSpangled Banner. Don’t miss “The Price of Freedom” exhibit.
Metro: Federal Triangle (Blue and Orange Lines) or Smithsonian 14th Street at Constitution Avenue Washington, DC (202) 357-2700 Open: Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Closed Dec. 25) Free. www.americanhistory.si.edu
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Everyone in the family is sure to find something amazing while exploring the largest, most comprehensive natural history collection in the world. Kids’ favorites include the Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton in the dinosaur exhibit, the live interaction with over 65 species of arthropods at the Insect Zoo and the new live butterfly house. Moms won’t want to miss the National Gem Collection which houses the world-famous Hope Diamond. The museum also has an IMAX theater and a great cafeteria. Metro: Smithsonian Station (Blue and Orange lines) 10th St. and Constitution Ave., NW Washington, DC 20560 (202) 633-1000 Open: 10AM-5:30PM (Open some holidays until 7:30PM - Check website. Closed Dec. 25) Free www.mnh.si.edu
NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery tells the history of America through individuals who have shaped its culture. Through the visual arts, performing arts and new media, the Portrait Gallery portrays poets and presidents, visionaries and villains, actors and activists whose lives tell the American story. Metro: Gallery Place, Chinatown - Exit Galleries (Red, Yellow and Green lines) Eighth and F Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 633-8300 Open: Daily 11:30AM-7PM (Closed Dec. 25), Free www.npg.si.edu
NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM
The museum explores America’s postal history from colonial times to the present. Visitors learn how mail has been transported, emphasize the importance of letters, and spotlight the creation and wondrous diversity of postage stamps. The collection contains prestigious U. S. and international postal issues and specialized collections, archival postal documents and three-dimensional objects that trace the evolution of the postal services. A Smithsonian Institution, the museum is located conviently in the old Post Office building next to Union Station. METRO: Red Line to Union Station 2 Massachusetts Ave., NE Washington, D.C. 20001 (202) 633-5543
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Scaffolding has been built around the 555-foot Washington Monument. Skilled stoneworkers will patch damage that occurred August 23, 2011, when the DC area recorded a very rare 5.8-magnitude earthquake. The repairs will cost as much as $15 million over a period of 12-18 months.
OPEN: Seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except December 25. Admission is free. www.postalmuseum.si.edu
NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL
Located poignantly between the Reflecting Pool and the Washington Monument this memorial is dedicated to the 16 million who served in World War II. Two 43-ft. arches to the north and south represent the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters. The 56 pillars represent the U.S. States, territories, and D.C. at the time of the war. Freedom Walk has a field of 4,000 sculptured gold starts, each representing the death of 100 Americans in the war (400,000). Dedicated on May 29, 2004. Metro: Smithsonian Metro (Blue/Orange lines) 17th St. between Constitution Ave. and Independence Ave. NW, Washington, DC (800) 639-4992 Open: Daily - Free. www.wwiimemorial.com
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Museums & Attractions Newseum
NEWSEUM
The Newseum is a dazzling, high-tech roller coaster ride through 500 years of headline history, featuring dozens of galleries, theaters and interactive exhibits that bring you face to face with the greatest events of our time. Stand in the shadow of the Unabomber’s cabin, touch the Berlin Wall and hear never-told stories from the journalists and photographers who have stood on the front lines of history. Main galleries explore electronic news, photojournalism, new history and world news. Unique artifacts, powerful photography and moving images invite you to remember, relive and share moments that changed our lives. The Newseum, in partnership with Hewlett-Packard, just opened a 2,500-square-foot HP New Media Gallery which will give visitors a chance to step into a three-dimensional social network. The gallery features five groundbreaking interactive experiences and two video presentations that illustrate the evolution and progression of global media. Metro: Archives/Navy of MemorialPenn Quarter (Yellow and Green Lines), Smithsonian (Blue and Orange Lines) or Gallery Place-Chinatown 555 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001 (888) 639-7386 Open: Daily 9 AM – 5 PM (Closed on Thanksgiving, December 25, January 1) Admission: Adults - $21.95 (all plus tax); Seniors - $17.95; Children - $12.95; 6 and under: free www.newseum.org
THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION
The Phillips Collection, America’s first museum of modern art, opened in 1921 in the home of Duncan Phillips (1866-1966). The museum, internationally
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National Zoo
recognized for the incredible collection, includes nearly 3,000 works by American and European artists—among them, Degas, Cézanne, Gauguin, van Gogh, Bonnard, Matisse, Picasso, Braque, Klee, Homer, Whistler, Hopper, Stieglitz, O’Keeffe, Calder, Rothko, and many others. Discover for yourself this international treasure and one of Washington, DC’s best-loved museums. Some special exhibits offer audio tours. Limited street parking. Metro: DuPont Circle (Red line) 1600 21st St., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202) 387-2151 Open: Tues.-Sat. 10 AM -5 PM.; Thurs. open to 8:30 p.m.; Sun. 11 AM - to 6PM; Closed Federal Holidays. Price Info: 18 and under free admission. www.phillipscollection.org
THE RENWICK GALLERY OF THE SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM
Steps away from the White House, this museum will celebrate its 40th anniversary in November. The permanent collection of the Renwick Gallery, a branch of the American Art Museum, features contemporary American crafts in glass, ceramics, metal, wood, and fiber. Metro: Farragut North Station (Red line) & Farragut West Station (Blue/Orange lines) 1661 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20006 (Corner of 17th and Pennsylvania NW) (202) 633-7970 (recorded message) (202) 633-1000 Open: Daily - 10AM – 5:30PM. Closed December 25 Admission: Free www.americanart.si.edu/renwick
THE PRESIDENTS GALLERY BY MADAME TUSSAUDS WASHINGTON, D.C.
Take a remarkable interactive, chronological journey through U.S. history. Featuring life-sized wax figures of all the U.S. Presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama, guests will explore the 44 presidencies. Some new interactive experiences include: crossing the Delaware River with George Washington, sitting with Franklin D. Roosevelt for a fireside chat, walking on the moon with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, braving the Underground Railway with Harriet Tubman and meeting the founder of the Girl Scouts – Juliette Gordon Low – as well as sports, pop and musical icons. Metro: Red Line – exit Metro Center – 11th and G Streets NW; Yellow Line- exit Galleries at 9th and G Streets NW - walk 2 blocks 1001 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004 (202) 942-7300 Open: Sunday - Friday, 10AM - 6PM (last ticket sold) Saturday, 10AM - 8 PM (last ticket sold) Apr. 15- Sept. 9, 2012 Admission: Adults: $22.26 Children 4-12 - S16.96 -3 and under free. www.DCPresidentsGallery.com
SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM
The Smithsonian American Art Museum captures the aspirations, character and imagination of the American people throughout three centuries. It is the home to one of the largest and most inclusive collections of American art in the world. American Art has the largest collection of New Deal art and the finest collections of contemporary craft, American impressionist paintings, and masterpieces from the Gilded Age. Metro: Gallery Place – Chinatown Station (Green/Red/Yellow lines) Exit Galleries 8th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004 (202)633-7970/202-633-1000 Open: Daily 11:30AM - 7PM. Closed December 25 (check website for private event closings) Admission: Free www.americanart.si.edu
SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK
The National Zoo is home to more than 2,000 animals of nearly 400 different species, including giant pandas, Asian elephants, tigers, lions, birds, reptiles and much more. The best known residents are the giant pandas, Tian Tian and Mei Xiang. The Zoo welcomes more than 2 million visitors a year, free of charge. Some popular highlights include seven lion cubs, born last fall; the Asia Trail exhibit, which includes red pandas, clouded leopards, fishing cats and otters; the invertebrate house, with an 11:00 a.m. daily octopus feeding; and Amazonia, the 15,000 square-foot rain forest habitat with Amazon river fish and dozens of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. A 163-acre urban oasis, the Zoo is located in Rock Creek Park. There are 30 animal demonstrations that take place every day. For the first time at the Reptile Discovery Center (opens at 10AM daily) impressed tortoises will be exhibited. Metro: Woodley Park/Zoo/Adams Morgan Station (Red line) - 3 block walk or take L2/L3 bus. Or, Cleveland Park Station (Red Line) 3 block walk or take L1/L2 bus. If driving parking maximum $22 per day. 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202) 633-4888 Open: Daily. Grounds: Apr. – Oct. 6AM-8PM.; Nov. – Mar. 6AM-6PM. Exhibit Buildings: 10AM. Closed December 25. Admission: Free www.nationalzoo.si.edu
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
Jefferson Memorial
Walk the halls of our highest court and attend lectures every hour on the half hour. Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. when court is not in session. Metro: Capitol South (Blue/Orange lines) 1st and Maryland Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 479-3211 Open: Mon. – Fri. 9AM-4:30PM www.supremecourtus.gov
THE TEXTILE MUSEUM
The museum is devoted to the handmade textile arts. It’s mission it to expand public knowledge and appreciation— locally, nationally, and internationally—of the artistic merits and cultural importance of the world’s textiles. METRO: Dupont Circle- Q Street (Red Line) exit 2320 S Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202) 667-0441 OPEN: Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. through October 13, 2013. Closed federal holidays and December 24. Beginning October 14, 2013, The Textile Museum Shop will be open Fridays to Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Textile Museum will be closed to visitors Mondays through Thursdays as it prepares to reopen in 2014 at the George Washington University. Admission: $8 suggested donation www.textilemuseum.org
THOMAS JEFFERSON MEMORIAL
Beneath the marble rotunda, the 19-foot statue of the third U.S. president is surrounded by passages from the Declaration of Independence and other famous Jefferson writings. Metro: Smithsonian Metro (Orange/Blue lines) 1500 Maine Ave. SW, Washington, DC (202) 426-6841 Open: Daily 8 AM-12AM
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Museums & Attractions WASHINGTON MONUMENT
United States Capitol
Towering higher than any building in DC, the Washington Monument exemplifies the simplistic elegance and enduring presence of our first president. The Monument is the most prominent structure in DC and built to honor President George Washington. Although a long restoration was recently completed, an August, 2011 earthquake created significant structural damage that has necessitated its temporary closing. Metro: Smithsonian Station (Blue/Orange lines) 1 Harry S. Truman Dr.,Washington, DC (15th and Constitution Aves NW) (202) 426-6841, (800) 967-2283 TEMPORARILY CLOSED www.nps.gov/wamo
WHITE HOUSE/WHITE HOUSE VISITOR CENTER
UNITED STATES CAPITOL
The United States Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. It houses the meeting chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Since its opening in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended and restored. Today, it stands as a monument not only to its builders but also to the American people and their government. If you wish to tour The Capitol, you’ll need to plan ahead. Reservations are required. Passes may be booked in advance online at www.visitthecapitol.gov, through the offices of your Senators or Representatives, or through the Office of Visitor Services by calling (202) 226-8000. Metro: Union Station Metro Station (Red line) or Capitol South Station (Blue/Orange lines) East Capitol St. at First St. Washington, DC 20515 (grounds) Closest parking garage Union Station (202) 225-6827 Open: Mon. – Sat. 8:30 AM-4:30PM (first tour at 8:50AM last tour at 3:20PM). Closed Jan.1, Inauguration Day, Nov. 22, Dec.25. Admission: Free www.visitthecapitol.gov or www.aoc.gov
UNITED STATES CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER
The Visitor Center, the new main entrance to the U.S. Capitol, is located beneath the East Front plaza of the Capitol, at First and East Capitol Streets. Guided tours of the U.S. Capitol begin at the Orientation Theaters on the lower level. In this 580,000 square foot addition to the historic building you’ll learn about the history, architecture and art of the U.S. Capitol as well as our unique legislative process. Metro: Capitol South (Blue/Orange lines) East Capitol St. at First St., Room SVC-101 Washington, DC 20002 (East Plaza of the Capitol, between Constitution and Independence Avenues NE) (202) 226-8000 Open: Mon.-Sat. 8:30 AM-4:30PM (first tour at 8:50AM last tour at 3:20PM). Closed Jan.1, Inauguration Day, Nov. 22, Dec.25. Admission: Free www.visitthecapitol.gov.
UNITED STATES BOTANIC GARDEN
The United States Botanic Garden, run by the Congress of the United States, is located on the U.S. Capitol Grounds campus near Garfield Circle. The building itself, which includes a large Lord & Burnham greenhouse, is divided into separate rooms, each one simulating a different habitat. The United States Botanic Garden traces its beginning to 1816, when the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences proposed the creation of a botanic garden to collect, grow, and distribute plants of this and other countries that might contribute to the welfare of the American people.
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Metro: Federal Center SW Station (Blue/ Orange lines) Metro-buses: # 30, 32, 34, 35, and #36 stop at Independence & First Streets NE Main Entrance: 245 First Street SW and another at Independence Ave, SW & 3rd Streets, SW Washington, DC 20024, (202) 225-8333, (202) 225-1116 (tours) Open: Daily Bartholdi Park - Dawn to Dusk; Conservatory - 10AM-5PM; National Gardens 10AM-7PM May 28 - Sept. 3, then 10AM-5PM Admission: Free – Cell phone tours available www.usbg.gov
VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL
The famous black granite wall, inscribed with the names of 58,209 American servicemen and women lost in Vietnam, serves as a venue for reconciliation between those opposed to this war and those that sacrificed their lives for it. The memorial consists of three distinct sections. “The Wall,” the three servicemen statue and flag pole, and the women in service to the Vietnam War statue. Metro: Foggy Bottom Station (Blue/Orange lines) or Smithsonian Station (Blue/Orange lines) 21st St. NW at Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC (Constitution Ave & Henry Bacon Dr NW) (202) 426-6841, (202) 634-1568 Open: Daily - Park ranger available - 8AM-12AM Admission: Free www.nps.gov/vive
NOTE: As of press time, White House tours have been eliminated as the result of Sequester. If you want to tour the home of every U.S. president except George Washington, you must make a tour request (up to 6 months in advance) through your member of Congress (Senator or Representative). If planning in advance isn’t you, then at least visit the White House Visitors Center. Located at the South East corner of 15th and E Streets NW. The center includes exhibits on White House architecture and furnishings, first families and social and diplomacy events and a thirty-minute video. Advance reservation made through your member of Congress required. Metro: Farragut West, Federal Triangle or McPherson Square (all Blue/orange lines); Metro Center (Blue/Orange/Red lines) 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 15th and 17th Sts. Washington, DC - WHITE HOUSE 1450 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20004 (VISITOR CENTER) (202) 456-7041 – recorded White House Line (202) 208-1631 (White House Visitor Center) Open: WHITE HOUSE - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY through member of CONGRESS Tues. – Thurs. 7:30 AM-11AM; Fri. 7:30 AM-12PM; Sat. 7:30 AM-1PM. Closed: Jan. 1, Nov.22 and Dec. 25. Admission: Free White House VISITOR CENTER - Daily 7:30AM-4:30 PM Closed: Jan. 1, Nov.22 and Dec. 25. Admission: Free www.nps.gov/whhow
The White House
Using Metro
Getting Around
t’s the best, most convenient and stressfree way to get around the metropolitan area. You can explore the city and its Virginia and Maryland suburbs without the hassles of traffic and parking or the expense of gas.
Farecards and Passes Each person needs his/her own farecard or pass to ride Metrorail. A pass or farecard cannot be shared with another person. Farecards hold between $1.50 and $45 and are available at fare vending machines in Metrorail stations. You can buy farecards worth $10, $15 or $20 online. If you have a group, call Group Sales at 202-962-1488 for assistance. Customers can also purchase a SmarTrip® card, which is a permanent, rechargeable farecard. It’s like a credit card, and is embedded with a computer chip that keeps track of the value of the card. SmarTrip® cards are usable on either bus or rail and must be used to pay for parking at Metrorail stations. Purchase at Metro sales offices or outlets for $5. SmarTrip® cards are also sold for $10 (with $5 value loaded) through vending machines at all stations where parking is available. Use Metro’s Trip Planner online if you wish to determine your exact fare and route.
$14.00 One Day Pass This Pass is valid for one day of unlimited Metrorail travel; no time restrictions. Pass expires at the end of the operating day: 3 am on weekends, midnight on weeknights. Buy online or at any Metro station from a Passes/Farecards machine. At Metro Sales Offices – Metro sales offices are located at the Metro Center station, the Pentagon station, and Metro Headquarters at 600 5th Street, NW, Washington, DC. Metro sales offices carry all visitor’s passes and senior/disabled farecards. Parking at Metro: Metro operates parking facilities at 42 Metrorail stations. All 42 stations offer daily or hourly parking. June – July, 2013 Dc Metro
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Dining Guide
Clyde’s
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Washington, D.C. 701
Ella’s Wood-Fired Pizza
Adour at St. Regis
Fogo de Chao
Penn Quarter | American | $$$ Located just steps away from the White House, 701 is a modern American restaurant with exquisite food framed by an elegant decor. Try their popular pretheater prix-fixe menu for $32 per person before a show or light fare in the lounge for those tight on time. 701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW (202) 393-0701 www.701restaurant.com Downtown | French | $$$ With the talents of Executive Chef Rondier, Alain Ducasse’s fresh and contemporary concept in the opulent St. Regis hotel, radiates casual elegance. The restaurant is ranked No. 6 on Washingtonian Magazine’s list of 100 Very Best Restaurants; it’s one of DC’s most romantic restaurants. The Macarons are a must try! 923 16th St., NW (202) 509-8000 www.Adour-WashingtonDC.com
Bibiana Osteria Enoteca
Downtown | Italian | $$$ Dubbed one of the “Best New Restaurants in America” by Esquire magazine in 2010 and one of the District’s hot spots, Bibiana offers authentic regional Italian cuisine in a chic modern backdrop. Executive Chef Nick Stefanelli offers a variety of well executed small plates, antipasti and regional specialties such as black spaghetti with Maryland Crab. 1100 New York Ave., NW (202) 216-9550 www.bibianadc.com
Cuba Libre
Penn Quarter | Cuban | $$$ Taste the Old Havana with a menu inspired by the cuisines of various Latin regions and their expansive rum menu, with more than 75 premium varieties. Try one of their 15 mojitos, made with fresh sugar cane juice. Inside looks like a movie set with a streetscape of ornate carved wood replicated from vintage photographs. 801 Ninth St., NW (202) 408-1600 www.cubalibrerestaurant.com
District Chophouse & Brewery
Downtown | American | $$$ Located a block from the Verizon Center, the ChopHouse serves steakhouse classics and hand-cut chops, paired with handcrafted Ales brewed on site. Also fresh seafood and an extensive wine list, all in a unique turn of the century bank transformed into one of Washington’s hot spots. 509 7th St.,NW (202) 47-3434 www.chophouse.com
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Penn Quarter | Pizza | $$ Considered one of the best pizza places in the city, this is a popular restaurant features traditional, Neapolitan-style, thin crust pizza baked in a blistering-hot, wood-fired pizza oven. Enjoy happy hour seven days a week with $5 personal pizzas and $3.50 sangrias. 901 F St., NW (202) 638-3434 www.ellaspizza.com Penn Quarter | Brazilian | $$$ Meat lovers rejoice at this Brazilian Steakhouse where savory cuts of meat and old world traditions are celebrated. Enjoy the all-you-can-eat buffet and the ‘Passadores’ or meat waiters offering table side service of ‘rodizio’ such as, beef, pork, lamb, or chicken. It truly is a one-a-kind experience! 1101 Pennsylvania Ave., NW (202) 347-4668 www.fogodechao.com
Founding Farmers - DC
Foggy Bottom | American | $$ Founding Farmers offers a fresh Farm-toTable American menu in a modern and eco-friendly setting. Dishes are made from scratch, inspired by the heartland with sustainably farmed products, with locally sourced items and in-season vegetables and fruits whenever possible. As the Greenest Restaurant in DC, Founding Farmers is a Certified Green Restaurant, a first for a Washington, DC, restaurant. 1924 Pennsylvania Ave., NW (202) 822-8783 www.WeAreFoundingFarmers.com
Hard Rock Café
Penn Quarter | American | $$ With locations all over the world, the Hard Rock in the nation’s capital is especially patriotic. The restaurant is very family friendly, affordable and has the best rock-n-roll memorabilia from stars such as Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, and more! Always fun with great music. For the late night set, the restaurant has been hosting more and more live music. 999 E St., NW (202) 737-ROCK www.hardrock.com/washington
Il Canale
Georgetown | Italian | $$ Serving authentic Italian cuisine and the best thin crust gourmet pizza in DC, cooked in a wood-fired oven imported from Naples. This is where Italians go to eat Italian. Tucked away near the C&O Canal in the heart of Georgetown. When the weather is nice check out the rooftop patio. 1063 31st St. NW (202) 337-444 www.ilcanaledc.com
D i n i n g Jaleo
R.F.D.
La Tasca
Rosa Mexicano
Penn Quarter | Crystal City | Arlington | Spanish | $$$ With three DC area locations to tempt you, Jaleo brings alive the spirit and flavors of Spain with a menu of tapas, or small plates, including savory paellas in a festive, yet casual atmosphere. Enjoy a glass of superb sangria or chose from a fine selection of Spanish wines. www.jaleo.com Penn Quarter | Alexandria Arlington | Spanish | $$ Located in Chinatown, walking distance from the Verizon center, expect delicious tapas or small plates that are easy to sample and share, and the sangria is a must. Head out for the happy hour between 4-7 p.m. for discounted sangria and $3 selected dishes. Thursday nights the Sangria Pitchers are half price. Has five locations in the D.C./Baltimore area. 722 7th St., NW (202) 347-9190 www.latascausa.com
Matchbox
Penn Quarter | Pizza | $$ Known for its brick oven pizza and incredible mini-sliders, Matchbox offers American food in a modern setting. This restaurant includes a full bar, complete with a good beer and wine selection. Call ahead for reservations – it’s a popular place. Now with locations at 1901 14th St., NW and on Capitol Hill. 1901 145h St., NW (202) 289-4441 www.matchboxdc.com
Oya Restaurant & Lounge
Penn Quarter | Eurasian | $$ In a uberchic space, Oya offers an innovative menu of creative sushi, small plates and entrees that blends the best of Classic American with an Asian flair. Expect exceptional food for a modest price with its $38 3-course prix fixe dinner every night of the week. Even better, Oya offers a 3-course lunch for just $20 weekdays. 777 9th St., NW (202) 393-1400 www.oyadc.com
Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
Penn Quarter | American | $ Beerlovers will revel in this brew heaven with hundreds upon hundreds to choose from, some even the most fanatic connoisseur may not have heard of. The menu is familiar bar fare. Did we mention they have beer? 810 7th St. NW (202) 289-2030 www.lovethebeer.com/rfd.html Penn Quarter | Mexican | $$$ Offering high-end Mexican food, enjoy freshly-made guacamole mixed table-side and wash it all down with a refreshing margarita. Sip sangria, premium tequila or chose a glass from their expansive wine list while enjoying the festive, stylish and comfortable ambiance. 575 7th St. NW (202) 783-5522 www.rosamexicano.com
Zaytinya
Penn Quarter | Mediterranean | $$$ Offering an innovative menu of mezze or ‘little dishes’, inspired by Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines, in a sleek and modern setting. Under the direction of internationally renowned chef José Andrés, Zaytinya is a popular spot for happy hour, with its generous specials, creative cocktails and unique Mediterranean wines reflecting its rich regional diversity. 701 9th St., NW (202)638-0800 www.zaytinya.com
Georgetown 1789 Restaurant
Georgetown | American | $$$$ Situated in an elegant two-story Federal townhouse, 1789 is the perfect spot to dine during the cold winter months with its festive holiday décor. In the main dining room, table #14 has the best view of the elegant historic fireplace. 1226 36th St., NW (202) 965-1789 www.1789restaurant.com
Penn Quarter | Mexican | $$ Part of internationally acclaimed Chef José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup, Oyamel is a vibrant fine dining Mexican restaurant offering innovative spins on ceviche, tacos, and moles. Sip a delicious $4 margarita at the bar Sunday through Friday from 4:306:30 p.m. or enjoy half-price wine. 401 7th St., NW (202) 628-1005 www.oyamel.com
Bangkok Joe’s
Rasika
Cafe Milano
Penn Quarter | Indian | $$$ Rasika offers modern Indian cuisine exuberantly conceived and executed with precision and is considered one of the area’s best restaurants. The Palak Chaat is a must try! The dining room is opulent with plush fabrics, shimmering silk panels, stone floors and rich spice colors throughout. Now with a new location in West End, 1190 New Hampshire Ave., NW. 633 D St., NW (202) 637-1222 www.rasikarestaurant.com
J. Paul’s
Georgetown | American | $$ One of D.C.’s most popular watering holes for the last 25 years, J. Paul’s offers classic American fare such as burgers, steaks, BBQ and seafood, such as fresh oysters. J.Paul’s also hosts brunch Saturday and Sunday. Don’t miss out on their complimentary signature soft pretzels! Drinks specials are also plentiful during their generous happy hour. 3218 M St., NW (202) 333-3450 www.j-pauls.capitalrestaurants.com
Martin’s Tavern
Georgetown | American | $$ Established in 1933, the renowned tavern is one of Washington D.C.’s most historic family-owned enterprises. For 75 years, Martin’s Tavern has been a must-visit corner stone in historic Georgetown for everyone from sitting Presidents and media icons, to city residents and worldly travelers. 1264 Wisconsin Ave., NW (202) 333-7370 www.martins-tavern.com
Neyla
Georgetown | Mediterranean | $$ The menu by Lebanese born Chef Housh melds all exotic Mediterranean cultures and offers a variety of mezza or small plates of vegetables, salads, grilled meats and fish set off by light, and subtly spiced sauces. Enjoy the intimate but relaxed atmosphere with friendly service. The Belly dancers offer unique entertainment on Saturday evenings. 3206 N St., NW (202) 333-6353 www.neyla.com
Old Glory
Georgetown | Barbeque | $ Old Glory captures the food, flavor and feel of America with good ol’ barbeque. Enjoy mouthwatering pulled pork, chicken, and ribs. Open 2-3 a.m. on weekend, perfect when out on the town. 3139 M St., NW (202) 337-3406 www.oldglorybbq.com
Pizzeria Paradiso
Georgetown | Pizza | $$ Celebrating its 21st anniversary, Pizzeria Paradiso offers hot Neapolitan pies made from a wood-burning oven centered in the main dining room. Ask to sit downstairs during colder weather and warm up by the wonderfully cozy cellar complete with fireplace. Their impressive beer list includes more than a dozen on tap and more than 200 bottles. 3282 M St., NW (202) 337-1245 www.eatyourpizza.com
Sequoia
Georgetown | Seafood | $$$ Enjoy a gorgeous sunset at Sequoia situated on the waterfront overlooking the Potomac River. Enjoy fresh seafood while taking in the stunning riverfront view through the large glass paneled walls. 3000 K St., NW (202) 994-4200 www.arkrestaurants.com/ sequoia_dc.html
The Tombs
Georgetown | American | $$ Unlike its fancy schmancy sibling, 1789, the Tombs, located in the basement beneath, is an outright college hang out. The menu offers reasonably priced bar and grill fare, such as burgers and fries; however their fried green tomato BLT sandwich is a favorite. It’s a cool place to people watch and meet some local youngins. 1226 36th St., NW (202) 337-6668 www.tombs.com
Alexandria Asian Bistro
Old Town| Asian | $$ Don’t let the modest exterior fool you. This Pan-Asian bistro offers freshly prepared dishes from Thailand, China, and Malaysia — all for a reasonable price. Sushi lovers will love their “Fire Roll”. 809 King Street (703) 836-1515 www.abristro.com
Georgetown | Asian Fusion | $$ Located on the Georgetown Waterfront, Bangkok Joe’s has been rated the best spot for dumplings by Washingtonians. Enjoy authentic, yet modern Thai cuisine. They also offer a discounted Happy Hour menu 7 days a week from 5-7 p.m. 3000 K St., NW (202) 333-4422 www.bangkokjoes.com Georgetown | Italian | $$$ Cafe Milano offers upscale Italian cuisine, top-notch service, and a place “to be seen” with any of the Hollywood celebs who frequent the area. Choose from their extensive wine list featuring vino from many Italian regions. 3251 Prospects St., NW (202) 333-6183 www.cafemilano.net
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Great variety of American classics
Award-winning French and Basque cuisine Live entertainment
Tuesday & Thursday nights La Bergerie is renowned for its charming atmosphere and Old Lobster nightthe house specialties are lobster bisque, World setting. Among every Wednesday fresh foie gras, Dover sole, venison chops and dessert soufflés. Incredible Sunday Brunch Zagat rated. Featured in DiRõNA since 1997. 11am-3pm
Extensive wine list that has won Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence.
Plasma TV's Private rooms for any occasion. Business Casual Attire. with upReservations to nine game choices Validated Garage Parking. Recommended.
4603 Duke Street • Alexandria, VA
Voted Best Ribs in Northern VA 2004-2005
703.683.1007
703-823-3168
1/2 Rack $9.99 • Full Rack w/all the fixings $12.99
www.LaBergerie.com 218 North Lee Street, Old Town Alexandria
Reservations Suggested.
Lunch: Mon-Fri...11:30am-2:30pm, Sat & Sun...Noon-2:30 Dinner: Sun-Thurs...4:30pm-10pm, Fri & Sat...4:30pm-11pm
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One of Alexandria’s Best kept secrets... Nestled in the West End, this elegant but unpretentious neighborhood restaurant is where the locals dine. Ample free parking. Reservations are suggested. All major credit cards accepted.
Daily Lunch Buffet - 11:30am to 2:30pm | Dinner - 5pm to 10pm Saturday - 12pm to 10:30pm | Sunday Brunch - 11pm to 3pm Sunday Dinner - 5pm to 9:30pm
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Bastille
Old Town| French | $$$ Dine like an insider at this hidden gem in north Old Town. Transport to a rustic French village at this tucked away Gallic Bistro which offers seasonal authentic French cuisine but without the fine dining cost. Their 3-course $29 Sunday prix-fixe dinner is a steal! Bastille also has a terrific Sunday brunch. 1201 N. Royal Street (703) 519-3776 www.bastillerestaurant.com
BRABO by Robert Wiedmaier/Tasting Room
Old Town| Belgian/French | $$$ Located inside the sophisticated Lorien hotel, just a few blocks from the King Street Metro, the award winning chef Robert Wiedmaier offers his mouthwatering Belgian-French fare in an elegant dining atmosphere. Stop in between 5-6:30 p.m. daily for steamed mussels and a glass of wine for just $15.00. 1600 King Street (703) 894-3440 www.braborestaurant.com
Gadsby’s Tavern
Old Town | American | $$ Established in 1770, Gadsby’s Tavern (and museum) is considered the finest Public House in America visited by our founding fathers. Enjoy the authentic American Revolution-era decor while sipping a beer like Thomas Jefferson, sitting where George Washington and John Adams sat. Also offers Sunday brunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 138 N. Royal Street (703) 548-1288 www.gadsbystavernrestaurant.com
La Bergerie
Old Town| French | $$$ For more than twenty years, La Bergerie has offered guests classic French cuisine in a romantic and elegant ambiance. Diners revel in their signature light and fluffy soufflés, steak and frites, and exceptional wine list. For a more modest price point try their prix-fixe dinner menu. 218 N. Lee Street (703) 683-1007 www.labergerie.com
Nina’s Dandy
Old Town | American | $$$$ Enjoy a dinner cruise aboard the Nina’s Dandy with an unparalleled view of DC’s majestic monuments and beautiful Potomac River. With two climate controlled boats in the fleet, visitors can opt for a lunch or dinner cruise, as well as a champagne brunch each Sunday. Departs from the Old Town waterfront dock at Zero Prince Street. (703) 683-6076 www.dandydinnerboat.com
Las Tapas
Old Town | Spanish | $$ Offering the largest selection of authentic Spanish Tapas in the area with 76 appetizer varieties of lean grilled meats, fresh seafood and vegetables. Enjoy brunch every Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m and their Flamenco dance performances every Tuesday-Thursday evenings; live Spanish bands Friday and Saturday nights. 710 King Street (703) 836-4000 www.lastapas.us
Le Refuge
Old Town| French | $$$ Celebrating almost 30 years, this charming and intimate French country restaurant offers traditional fare and excellent service. The prix-fixe daily specials are a steal. Enjoy house specialties such as Bouillabaisse, Salmon in crust, Rack of Lamb, Beef Wellington and Soft Shell Crabs with an extended French wine list. 127 N. Washington Street (703) 548-4661 www.lerefugealexandria.com
RT ’s
Delray | American | $$ Don’t let the interior fool you. This familyfriendly neighborhood restaurant has served up fresh seafood and Creole and Cajun specialties for more than 25 years. Try their famous Jack Daniels Shrimp, Spicy She-Crab Soup, Cajun Veal Oscar, and their popular Crawfish Etouffèe. 3804 Mount Vernon Ave. (703) 684-6010 www.rtsrestaurant.net
St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub
Old Town | American | $ Enjoy an excellent selection of baked goods, from hearty cinnamon buns to sun dried tomato bagels, as well as, Seattle’s Best branch coffee, using local roaster, The Daily Roast. Open daily. 2300 Mt. Vernon Ave. (703) 739-9268 www.stelmoscoffeepub.com
T.J. Stone’s Grill House & Tap Room
North Old Town | American | $$ A new star on the Old Town restaurant scene, this spot - poplar with both locals and guests of North Alexandria’s nearby hotels - celebrates American cuisine in the cozy settings of restaurant (Grill) or bar (Tap Room). Enjoy a wide range of delicious comfort foods and an outstanding selection of beers and wine by the warmth of the wood-burning fireplace in the Grill or under the glow of multiple HD flat screen TVs in the lively Tap Room, a sports paradise able to satisfy every fan’s deepest desire! 608 Montgomery Street (703) 548-1004 www.tjstones.com
Taverna Cretekou
Old Town | Greek | $$ The inviting décor and authentic Greek menu with excellent wine offerings transports you to the Greek Isles. Enjoy at this welcoming, friendly, quiet neighborhood gem. 818 King Street (703)-548-8688 www.tavernacretekou.com
Warehouse Bar & Grill
Old Town | American/Seafood | $$ Walking distance from the King Street metro, this quaint seafood and steak house offers quality fare at a great value. Their best dishes are Crab Cakes and their Cajun and Creole inspired dishes. Locals rave about their New Orleans style Sunday Brunch. 214 King Street (703) 683-6868 www.warehousebarandgrill.com
The Wharf
Old Town | American/Seafood | $$$ Located just 1 block from the Potomac riverfront, the Wharf has offered fresh traditional style seafood since 1971. Think meat and potatoes, but seafood. Enjoy whole Maine lobster, She Crab soup, local and soft shell crabs. 119 King Street (703) 836-2836 www.wharfrestaurant.com
West Alexandria Evening Star Café
Delray | American | $$ Located in the quaint Delray neighborhood, this cozy neighborhood gem offers inventive American. Check out the extensive list of reasonably priced wines (from wine shop ‘Planet Wine’ next door). Also, enjoy live local musicians upstairs in the Majestic lounge. 2000 Mount Vernon Ave. (703) 549-5051 www.eveningstarcafe.net
Finn & Porter
West End Alexandria | American | $$$ Located inside the Mark Center Hilton hotel, their menu offers fresh seafood (the FINNs) and dry aged Prime Grade beef (think PORTER house). Check out their 5-foot-long iced crustacean bar with a wide selection of fresh shellfish. Enjoy their vibrant happy hour from 5-7 p.m. weekdays with specials like $5 appetizers, $4 Wine, and $3 Drafts. 5000 Seminary Road (703) 379-2346 www.finnandporter.com
Hana Tokyo
Japanese/Sushi | $$ Japanese Seafood and Steakhouse way above the rest. Fare is always fresh and perfectly prepared at your table. Rated the freshest and highest quality Sushi in the region. 4603 Duke St. (703) 823-3168 www.hanatokyo.com
Mango Mike’s
West End Alexandria | Caribbean | $$ Take a trip to the Caribbean but leave your passport at home. Regardless of the temperature outside this Caribbean inspired restaurant is always bright and sunny! With the lively music and tropical cocktails, you can’t help but have a good time. 4580 Duke Street (703) 370-3800 www.mangomikes.com
Nick’s Nightclub
West End Alexandria | American | $$ The area’s only live music venue with two huge dance floors and dance lessons every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Their menu features classic American favorites and homemade Tex-Mex specialties. Halfprice burgers Wednesday and Thursday. 25-cent Buffalo wings weekdays 4-7 p.m. Ample free parking. 642 S. Pickett Street (703) 751-8900 www.nicksnightclub.com
Shooter McGee’s
West End Alexandria | American | $$ This popular neighborhood restaurant has been in business nearly 30 years. They boast an incredible menu at bargain prices. Voted “Best Ribs in Northern Virginia”, be sure to check their daily specials. 5239 Duke Street (703) 751-9266 www.shootermcgees.com
Tempo
West End Alexandria | Italian | $$ Dine at one of Alexandria’s best kept secrets featuring northern Italian and French cuisine specializing in fresh seafood. Are you a dessert lover? Then don’t miss one of the best pastry trays around. 4231 Duke Street (703) 370-7900 www.temporestaurant.com
National Harbor Bond 45
National Harbor | Italian | $$$$ This Italian-themed steakhouse feels as historic as the Times Square original it was modeled after, but with gorgeous views of the Potomac River. Enjoy the plentiful antipasto bar with dozens of choices and their Prohibition style cocktails served in a tea cups. 149 Waterfront St. (301) 839-1445 bond45.com
Cadillac Ranch
National Harbor | American | $$ Step into this upscale saloon and transport to the wild west. Enjoy all American steaks, BBQ, and burgers. Stay for late night fun with cowboys who dare to ride the mechanical bull. 186 Fleet St. (301) 839-1100 www.cadillacranchgroup.com
Elevation Burger
National Harbor | American| $$ Not your typical fast-food joint. Elevation is a quick and casual restaurant with a vision for fresh food that is better for you and for the environment by offering 100% organic, grass-fed, free range beef burgers. 108 Waterford St. (301) 749-4014 www.elevationburger.com
Fiorella
National Harbor | Italian | $$ This New York pizzeria outpost offers more than 30 Roman style pizzas with house-made cheeses. Enjoy Italian specialty entrees, sexy wines and international beers in a dining room made entirely in Italy while enjoying picturesque views of the Potomac River. 125 National Plaza (301) 839-1811 www.fiorellaspizzeriaecaffe.com
Grace’s Mandarin
National Harbor | Asian Fusion| $$$ East meets west with Grace’s eclectic menu of Pan Asian flavors that come together to arouse your taste buds. Enjoy an elegant yet casual atmosphere with views of the Potomac River from every table. Enjoy their Sushi bar, stylish cocktails, expansive selection of wines and large selection of sake. 188 Waterfront St. (301) 839-3788 www.gracesrestaurant.com
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Di n i n g Ketchup
National Harbor | American| $$ The DC outpost of this popular Hollywood restaurant is like a modern, upscale ‘50s diner with a psychedelic twist. Enjoy a classic American menu including, burgers, fish, ribs, sandwiches and salads. With a nod to local flavor, the menu also includes many Chesapeake area staples such as crab cakes and crab and corn chowder. 152 Waterfront St. (301) 749-7091 www.dolcegroup.com/ketchup
McCormick and Schmick’s
National Harbor | Seafood| $$$ Located on the scenic banks of the Potomac River, McCormick and Schmick’s features the freshest selection of seafood offered in the DC area. The “Fresh List” changes daily and exhibits catches from around the globe. 145 National Harbor (301) 567-6224 www.mccormickandschmicks.com
Public House
National Harbor | American| $$ Enjoy upscale American fare at this lively sports pub. With multiple big screen plasma televisions, you can be sure that you will have a view to watch the big game! Whether it is a DJ or Live Entertainment the late night atmosphere lets everyone enjoy their time away from work and the real world! 199 Fleet St. (240) 493-6120 www.publichousenationalharbar.com
Rosa Mexicano
National Harbor | Mexican| $$$ Enjoy upscale Mexican cuisine in a stylishly festive atmosphere with incredible water front views. Try the Pomegranate Margaritas or Guacamole en Molcajete, made tableside in a traditional lava-rock mortar. 153 Waterfront St. (301) 567-1005 www.rosamexicano.com
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
Fairfax County
Tysons Corner | Brazilian | $$$ An experience like no other! Enjoy their unique style of “Rodizio” service where Gauchos bring a rotation of a variety of beef, pork, chicken and fish directly to your table. The expansive salad bar offers over 30 items to accompany your meal. 8010 Towers Crescent Dr. (703) 639-3080 www.chimasteakhouse.com
Alto Plaza
Centreville | Latin American | $$ Enjoy flavors from Latin American in this $16 million threetiered mecca with various levels and comfort. The décor is contemporary, clean and upscale. Dinner on the third floor includes a pianist (Thursday through Saturday) and a jazz trio (following the piano on Saturday). 5800 Old Centreville Rd., (703) 266-8811 www.altoplaza.net
El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Bellissimo Restaurant
Fairfax | Italian | $$$ If you like Italian food then you’ll love the huge menu, vast wine list, pleasant atmosphere and great friendly service complete with authentic Italian accents at this quaint family-owned restaurant. 10403 Main St., (703) 293-2367 www.bellissimorestaurant.com
Cafe Oggi
McLean | Italian | $$ Celebrating 20 years, enjoy high quality light and contemporary Italian fare at this authentic trattoria at reasonable prices. Opt for one of their numerous daily specials and revel in their excellent friendly service by their Italian-speaking waiters. 6671 Old Dominion Dr. (703) 442-7360 www.cafeoggi.com
Chef Geoff’s
Tysons Corner-McLean | DC | Contemporary American | $$$ Located on a cobblestone courtyard across from booming Tysons Corner shopping center, enjoy an upscale innovative American menu by Chef Geoff Tracy. Stop by for a terrific Sunday brunch and every Monday for half price wines. Enjoy the popular happy hour daily from 3-7 p.m. 8045 Leesburg Pike (571) 282-6003 www.chefgeoff.com
Springfield | Mexican| $$ Enjoy authentic Mexican fare made with the freshest ingredients in a lively atmosphere with bright colorful decor. The menu offers a variety of traditional dishes and flavors. El Paso operates five restaurants in the area, with their newest location at 9715 Fairfax Blvd in Fairfax, VA. 6804 Commerce St. (703) 912-6166 www.elpasomexicanrestaurants.com
Mon Ami Gabi
Reston | French | $$ Located in the bustling Reston Town Center, Mon Ami Gabi is a Classic French Bistro offering crepes, quiches, steaks and fresh seafood. French wines are served by the glass or the bottle from our rolling wine cart. 11950 Democracy Dr. (703) 707-0233 www.monamigabi.com
Nostos Restaurant
Vienna | Greek/Mediterranean | $$ The newest restaurant by the Pagonis family, who has served traditional Greek fare in the DC area for over twenty years, presents a fresh, modern take on Greek culinary culture. Stimulate your senses with a wide variety of “mezedes”, or small sharing-sized dishes, and fresh fish from the Mediterranean Sea. 8100 Boone Blvd. (703) 760-0690 nostosrestaurant.com
Panache Tysons
Located inCenter Located in Lorton Town Lorton town Center 9020 Lorton Station Blvd Suite E Lorton, VA 22079
9020 Lorton Station Blvd Suite E 571.642.0605 Lorton, VA 22079
571-642-0605 Voted “Best Brunch in Northern Virginia” Sunday Brunch 10:30am - 3:00 pm
Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm Sunday Dinner 4pm - 10pm
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McLean | Mediterranean | $$$ Glamorous and grown-up, this stylish Mediterranean spot in Tysons Corner boasts “generous”, “varied” tapas Sunday Brunch selections, well suited to “share with friends” at the “chic”, 10:30 am 3:00 pm “hopping” bars backed by “awesome” staff – or there’s Monday - Thursday 11am - 10pm a full menu for a “cozy dinner for two”; “nice” servers, Friday - Saturday 11am - 11pm upscale prices and an “interesting” red-and-white color Sunday Dinner 10 pm menu unsurpassed! Zagat rated scheme rule.4pm A -pasta Pinnacle Towers South 1753 Pinnacle Dr. New Wine Bar (703) 748-1919 www.panacherestaurant.com Enoteca Monday - Closed Pane E Vino,
Tuesday - Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Lorton | Italian | $$ Enjoy authentic Southern Italian fare at this family-owned 5pm - 10 pmreminiscent of a fine trattoria. Enjoy inSunday an atmosphere www.paneevino-ristorante.com half price wine on Wednesday nights and a Sunday brunch buffet with many stations of made-to-order (10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.). Also visit the recently opened Wine Bar-Enoteca next door. 9020 Lorton Station Blvd. www.paneevino-ristorante.com
Friday - Saturday 5pm - 12am
PassionFish
Reston | Seafood | $$$ Located in the bustling Reston Town Center, this familyfriendly neighborhood favorite is dedicated to providing the finest quality, sustainable seafood available, all in a casual fine dining experience. 11960 Democracy Dr. (703) 230-3474 www.passionfishreston.com
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Fairfax | American/Steak | $$$$ This well-known steakhouse serves the finest USDA Prime beef available. Enjoy a hot, juicy and delicious steak in a warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. 4100 Monument Corner Dr. (703) 266-1004 www.ruthschris.com/Steak-House/ 3503/Fairfax
Ristorante Bonaroti
Vienna | Italian | $$$ Dine at Bonaroti’s where owner, Sergio Domestici makes you feel like family at this well-kept secret nestled in the heart of Vienna. Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in an elegant dining room within a warm and intimate setting. 428 East Maple Ave. (703) 281-7550 www.bonarotirestaurant.com
TurCuisine
Herndon | Mediterranean | $$ Feast on authentic flavors from Turkey and the Mediterranean at Herndon’s newest restaurant. The friendly staff will make you realize why Turkish people are considered to be one of the most hospitable people in the world. 13029 Worldgate Dr. (571) 323-3330 www.turcuisine.com
The Tortilla Factory
Herndon | Mexican| $$ Enjoy the finest Mexican and southwestern cuisine this side of the border. Try one of their refreshing margaritas, or mouth-watering enchiladas. Every Tuesday night, join in their folk music tradition at the weekly open-mike night. 648 Elden St. (703) 471-1156 www.thetortillafactory.com
Villa Mozart
Fairfax | Italian | $$$ Italian born Chef-owner Andrea Pace offers seasonal Italian fare in a chic and comfortable setting without being pretentious. Take advantage of their $20 3-Course Prix Fixe Lunch (Monday to Friday) and $39 3-Course Prix Fixe Dinner (Monday to Thursday). 4009 Chain Bridge Rd. (703) 691-4747 www.villamozartrestaurant.com
Prince William County Bistro L’Hermitage
Woodbridge| French| $$ Located along the Historic Occoquan waterfront, this classic French Bistro offers diners a vision of a romantic French country brasserie. L’Hermitage is a great escape from the hectic DC restaurant scene, promises ‘relaxed good taste’ with the polish and sophistication of fine dining. 12724 Occoquan Rd. (703) 499-9550 www.bistrolhermitage.com
Carmello’s and Little Portugal
Manassas | Italian| $$$ Located in the heart of Old Town Manassas, Carmello’s offers upscale fine dining in a romantic ambience. Enjoy innovative Northern Italian and Portuguese cuisine using the freshest ingredients. Their vast wine list carries over 50 Portuguese wines from various regions. 9108 Center St. (703) 368-5522 www.carmellos.com
Dixie Bones Barbecue
Woodbridge| Barbecue | $$ Looking for great tasting authentic Southern barbecue? You’ll find it here. Nelson Head lovingly recreates the pit barbecue cuisine of his Alabama home every day. He’s committed to continuing the tradition by serving the “World’s Best BBQ.” 13440 Occoquan Rd. (703) 492-2205 www.dixiebones.com
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Great Dining in the WEST END OF ALEXANDRIA WASHINGTONIAN’S TOP 100
Spectacular Seafood Creole & Cajun Specialities 3804 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria
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One of Alexandria’s Best kept secrets... Nestled in the West End, this elegant but unpretentious neighborhood restaurant is where the locals dine. Ample free parking. Reservations are suggested. All major credit cards accepted.
“European &Californian cuisine consistently hits the high notes.” Joan Horwitt, Mid Atlantic Magazine
One of Alexandria’s Best kept secrets... Nestled in the West End, this elegant but unpretentious neighborhood restaurant is where the locals dine. Ample free parking. Reservations are suggested. All major credit cards accepted. Fabulous Seafood Menu - Waterfront Dining Private Parties & Receptions - Experienced Event Planner Live Entertainment Friday & Saturday Nights
703.494.6373
4231 Duke Street • Alexandria, VA
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www.madiganswaterfront.com 4231Located Duke Street • Alexandria, VA on the Historic Occoquan River 201 Mill Street, Occoquan, Virginia 22125
703- 370- 7900
The Garden Kitchen
Occoquan | American| $$ Located in an 1850’s period colonial house in historic Occoquan, The Garden Kitchen has provided wholesome and satisfying homemade fare for more than thirty years. 404 Mill St. (703) 494-2848 www.gardenkitchen.com
Mackey’s American Pub
Madigan’s Waterfront
Occoquan | Seafood| $$ Located on the Occoquan River in the quaint historic town of Occoquan, Madigan’s specializes in fresh seafood. Their gorgeous waterfront location provides the ultimate setting for savoring the incredible variety of fresh seafood dishes, as well as fine steaks, pasta dishes, and poultry. 201 Mill St., (703) 494-6373 www.madiganswaterfront.com
Okra’s
Manassas | Cajun| $$ Enjoy the best authentic Cajun fare this side of the bayou. It’s Mardi Gras all the time at this festive small restaurant and bar. All your authentic Cajun favorites are well represented – gumbo, etouffèe, jambalaya, and more! 9110 Center St., (703) 330-2729 www.okras.com
Manassas | American| $$ Located in the heart of Historic Old Town Manassas featuring fine hand-cut steaks, seafood, and great American selections in a warm atmosphere at affordable prices. The downstairs is a dedicated “Smoking Club” with 12 HD and Plasma TV’s to catch your favorite game. 9412 Main Street, Manassas (703) 330-1534 www.mackeysamericanpub.com
Mandarin House
Manassas | Chinese| $$ Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine at this family-owned restaurant that owner Youjun grew up on in Xin Jiang. Their expansive menu has more than 70 main dishes and all the favorite Chinese food lovers expect – sweet and sour chicken, sesame beef, roast pork with snow peas, shrimp with lobster sauce and much more. 10167 Hastings Drive, Manassas (703) 257-7788 www.mandarinhousefood.com
Patio Now Open Lunch. Dinner. Happy Hour. Late Night. Private & Semi Private Events. Catering. Italian-Mediterranean Fare.
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Pinnacle Towers South 1753 Pinnacle Drive McLean, VA 22102
www.panacherestaurant.com
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Shopping
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Reston Town Center This busy outdoor mall in Reston combines the charm of an Italian piazza and a French boulevard. More than 50 stores and 30 restaurants, an open-air pavilion that features ice-skating in winter, and a movie theater make this a popular destination. 11900 Market St. Reston, VA (703) 689-4699 www.restontowncenter.com
Tysons Corner Center Boasting more than 300 shops, Nordstrom, L.L. Bean, Bloomingdale’s, five fine dining restaurants, and a 16 screen movie theatre, Tysons Corner Center is the area’s largest mall and is adjacent to the Capital Beltway at Chain Bridge Road, McLean (703) 893-9400 www.shoptysons.com
Capitol Hill
Historic Occoquan
In addition to a variety of great shops and restaurants at Union Station, popular boutiques, cafes, and bars dot Barracks Row (south of the Eastern Market metro stop) in this friendly neighborhood that was founded in the 19th century. Metro: Union Station, Eastern Market
Nestled on the Occoquan River just minutes from I-95 in Prince William County, historic Occoquan is a charming town that was founded in 1758. The pedestrian-friendly streets offer an eclectic mix of art galleries, shops, restaurants, and businesses.
Clarendon Arlington’s Clarendon neighborhood has blossomed into a hub of activity over the last few years as restaurants, lounges, shops such as Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, and Apple, boutiques, and luxury condo buildings have popped up in the booming neighborhood. It has become the place for young movers and shakers to live and play. Metro: Clarendon
Eastern Market A beloved city institution that was nearly destroyed by a devastating fire in 2007, the renovated public market is in full swing on weekends, when vendors offer a variety of food, produce, meats, breads and pastries, arts, antiques, crafts, and imported goods for sale. Metro: Eastern Market
Fair Oaks Mall Located in Fairfax at the intersection of Routes 50 and I-66, the centrally located mall is anchored by Macy’s and Lord & Taylor and features stores from Apple to Michael Kors to Williams-Sonoma. (703) 359-8300 www.shopfairoaksmall.com
Georgetown A vibrant, historic neighborhood on the Potomac River teeming with an eclectic mix of restaurants, chain stores, such as JCrew, Urban Outfitters, and Club Monaco, small boutiques, and bars that line M Street and Wisconsin Avenue. This is one of the most popular destinations for young, hip urbanites in DC. Metro: Foggy Bottom
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Logan Circle/14th Street The reborn neighborhood has sprouted trendy restaurants, bars, and boutiques over the last few years, most of them concentrated on 14th Street between N and S Streets. The buzz-y neighborhood is populated with sophisticated locals.
National Harbor Just over the Woodrow Wilson Bridge from Virginia, National Harbor is rapidly becoming a shopping and dining destination. Unique boutiques and art galleries line Waterfront St. in the heart of the area. Check out America! giving you the chance to purchase artifacts of American history in the making or Fossil with fashions and accessories for both men and women alike. A little more on the youthful side are the fashions of South Moon Under. There is even a Harley-Davidson store that caters to the passion for the brand. Easy in and easy to park.
Old Town Alexandria A beautiful colonial town on the Potomac River, just south of DC, features more than 200 boutiques, shops, galleries, and award-winning restaurants, many in renovated 17th century buildings along King Street and on many side streets. Metro: King Street, with connections via the King St. Trolley and/or DASH bus service.
Potomac Mills Outlet Mall 220 manufacturer outlets and discount stores offering brand and designer merchandise like Spiegel, Nordstrom, Polo, Nautica, Saks, Calvin Klein just to name a few. Just off 195 south of Woodbridge. 2700 Potomac Mills Circle Woodbridge, VA
Alexandria Shopping Imperfections Antiques & Other Great Stuff Come to this warm and friendly shop chock full of antiques and “great stuff” all gathered by owner Nancy Deitchman to bring that special touch to your home. Nancy specializes in a wide variety of antique, vintage and collectible furniture with an eye to charm and quality at affordable prices. In addition to all kind of furniture, items include vintage chandeliers, bronzes, lamps, Staffordshire and Hummel figurines, along with rugs and original oil paintings, watercolors and lithographs. Paintings by listed artist Ron Van Sweringen and most recently, by impressionist Zakhar Sasim whose scenes of Washington D.C. and its surrounding landmarks are an exclusive highlight of the art collection. If you don’t find what you are looking for, just ask Nancy – she will be glad to go on the hunt for you – or make it! Monday-Tuesday by appointment; Wednesday-Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 12-5 p.m. 1210 King St. (703) 837-1670
Potomac West Interiors and Antique Gallery Collectibles, advertiques, furniture, clocks, lamps, quilts, depression and glassware , china, silver, copper, brass, prints, paintings, nutcrackers, books, records, pottery, bottles, dolls, jewelry, furniture in storage. Inventory sales. Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 12-5 p.m. 1515 Mount Vernon Ave. (703) 519-3555 (703) 548-3354
Why Not? WHY NOT? has toys for all ages. If you’re shopping for newborns, older youngsters or someone who is just young at heart, you are certain to find the perfect gift. MondayThursday: 10:00 to 5:30; Friday-Saturday: 10:00 to 6:00; Sunday: 12:00 to 5:00. 200 King St., (703) 548-4420
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All Things Vera Bradley
Arts Afire Glass Gallery Arts Afire Glsss Gallery, featured in American Style Magazine and similar publications, offers contemporary American and alternative crafts. Craft art includes beads, jewelry, glass, pottery, fiber, turned wood, kaleidoscopes and furniture; decorative and functional objects. The Gallery features more than 400 award-winning, artisans. Some artists are local, but most are national and international in origin. Many show their work exclusively. Others provide work rarely found elsewhere. A helpful staff stands ready to assist with your selections. Prices are affordable and gift wrapping is complimentary. The gallery is easily accessible. A parking garage is located nearby, as is the King Street Metro Station. Daily 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday 12-5 p.m. 1117 King St. (703)838-9785
Imagine Artwear Featuring a collection of contemporary clothing, jewelry and crafts by American artists. One of a kind, limited edition and custom order artwear. Great gifts. Winner of Top 100 Retailer of American Craft Award. Regular hours, Monday- Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 1124 King St. (703) 548-1461
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Potomac Craftsmen Fiber Gallery The gallery is located in Studio 18 of the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town Alexandria on the waterfront. Washington DC’s first co-operative fiber gallery has 70 members some of whom are published, teach and have won awards in the fiber arts genre. New juried shows are installed monthly which include original works in jewelry, scarves, clothing, woven, knitted or crocheted items, as well as handmade paper, wall hangings, fiber sculptures and a variety of other innovative work. The gallery is open daily from 11 a.m-5 p.m.. Alexandria Art Nights are the second Thursday of the month with extended hours until 8 p.m. Free admission. 105 N. Union St., Studio 18 (703) 548-0935 www.potomaccraftsmengallery.com
Torpedo Factory Art Center One of the world’s premier art centers – 165 artists in 82 studios, 2 workshops, and 6 galleries! Engage with artists at work in open studios with an opportunity to commission pieces and purchase the finest original paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, fiber art and more. Open daily 10am-6pm (Thursdays until 9pm). Free admission. 105 North Union Street (703) 838-4565 www.torpedofactory.org
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Neighborhood
Guide Alexandria, Virginia America’s Historic Main Streets hen a young George Washington surveyed the land that would later become his home town, he could not have imagined the fascinating future for which he was laying the foundation. Washington, of course, went on to become the beloved Father of our Country. His tiny hometown became Alexandria, Virginia, today a picturesque community with a rich and varied history located along the Potomac River just minutes from our nation’s Capitol – and one of America’s favorite historic destinations. From its early role as an 18th century seaport and home to America’s patriots, to its transition as a railroad center in the 19th century and its manufacturing days in the early 1900s, Alexandria has always been a center of commerce and innovation. Today it is home to high technology firms, national associations, retail and hospitality businesses, and the performing arts.But, it is the City’s historic ambiance and aura of historic significance combined with its urban sophistication that set Alexandria apart.
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Its Old Town district, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is filled with historic homes and commercial buildings that house trendy shops, galleries and restaurants. Set against this historic backdrop of Old Town, the City’s new Wireless Zone offers one the chance to catch up on emails, while enjoying a latte at an outdoor café. The Eisenhower Valley is home to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, offices, restaurants, entertainment, and a regional park. The West End is home to historic Fort Ward Civil War Museum, Landmark Mall, restaurants, several hotels, as well as Winkler Botanical Reserve. Alexandria is many things. To the dog lover, it is a destination that caters to man’s best friend. For those who love the arts, it is home to the famed Torpedo Factory Art Center, the Alexandria Symphony, and a season of Fall for the Arts events. For the lover of history, Alexandria honors its Scottish origins and multicultural heritage with parades and festivals throughout the year.
Arlington rlington overlooks downtown D.C., with breathtaking views of monuments and memorials available from many locations. Besides having easy access to D.C. and walking distance to Georgetown, in the heart of Arlington lies the Arlington National Cemetery, final resting place of American war heroes and the Tomb of the Unknowns. Beyond the cemetery lies the Pentagon, home and headquarters for all American military operations. Whether here for business or pleasure, you’ll find plenty of places to relax or be entertained. Visitors can
enjoy nearly every type of cuisine and entertainment served up at dozens of restaurants and clubs seven nights a week. If shopping is your thing, this is the right place. Shopping includes major retailers such as Macy’s and Nordstrom’s as well as hundreds of unique and interesting stores of all sizes. With over 1,100 acres of parkland and more than 100 miles of jogging, hiking and biking trails, you’ll find that Arlington is committed to proving just how green an urban county can be.
Fairfax County also offers a shopping experience to visitors that some claim is the best on the East Coast outside New York City. The county’s six regional malls (Tysons Corner, Tysons Galleria, Fair Oaks Mall, Springfield Mall, Dulles Town Center and Landmark Mall) plus its many dedicated shopping areas such as Reston Town Center, Fair Lakes and Fairfax Square, offer an array
of shopping from Nordstrom’s, Bloomingdales and Macy’s to small specialty boutiques stores to large discounters like Old Navy, DSW Shoes, Target, and Walmart. Whether you are staying in Tysons, Springfield, Reston, Centreville, or Herndon you’ll find everything you need from exquisite dining, a superb shopping, entertainment and historical experience.
Fairfax County rom their beloved Fairfax County homes at Mount Vernon and Gunston Hall, George Washington and George Mason led the patriots in the cause of freedom during the 18th century. In the 21st century, Fairfax County draws visitors from around the world – whether they have an interest in the Civil War, national monuments or even such modern pursuits as shopping or outdoor recreation. Fairfax County’s historical sites tell the wonderful story of the development and growth of our nation. George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens is the most visited historic home in America. Gunston Hall, the home of George Mason, paints a vivid picture through tours and exhibits, of how this founding father was instrumental in developing strategies that allowed our young nation to prosper. The history doesn’t stop at our founding father’s doorstep as multiple Civil War sites await your exploration such as Sully Historic site, St. Mary’s Church, Chantilly Battlefield, and multiple Civil War trails in and around Historic Herndon and Centreville. If you want a more futuristic journey while in Fairfax County, the National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center is the place for you. Over 120 aircraft, 135 spacecraft, and many other historic artifacts are on display. There is also an IMAX Theater, flight simulators, and informational programs going on throughout the year to give visitors one of the most complete museum experiences found anywhere. With its close proximity to Washington, D.C. many visitors to Fairfax County are surprised to find out that over 30,000 acres of parkland have been set aside so that nature can still be enjoyed today as it has been since Fairfax County’s founding. Great Falls National Park greets visitors with cascading rapids and several 20 foot waterfalls, with a total 76 foot drop in elevation over a distance of less than a mile. Nature lovers can find seclusion amidst Northern Virginia’s urban environment by visiting prime wildlife sanctuaries such as Huntley Meadows Park, Mason Neck State Park and Wildlife Refuge, Burke Lake and Pohick Bay Regional Park. Fairfax County is even home to the only National Park dedicated solely to the performing arts. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts allows concertgoers to experience the great outdoors while enjoying music from some of the most famous musical artists in the world.
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Georgetown ich in history and culture, Georgetown is a charming and vibrant neighborhood, located in the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. along the Potomac waterfront. Once a placid 18th century port, it is now a hip, action-packed town where you’re sure to find trendy restaurants, designer shops, ultra-cool bars, picturesque gardens, historic homes-turned museums, and a healthy dose of political intrigue. Georgetown was founded in 1751, and retained its separate municipality until 1871, when its 10-mile square boundaries were eventually assimilated into the city of Washington, D.C. Georgetown grew
into a thriving port, facilitating the trade of tobacco and other goods from colonial Maryland along the Potomac River and C&O canal. As Georgetown was founded during the reign of King George II of Great Britain, some speculate that the town was named after him. Another theory is that the town was named after its founders, George Gordon and George Beall. Georgetown is home to many historic landmarks including Dumbarton House, Tudor Place, and Old Stone House, the oldest original structure in Washington, D.C. On the west end of the neighborhood is the main campus of Georgetown University, founded as a Jesuit private university in 1789. The campus encompasses over 100
National Harbor he area’s newest destination has popped-up on the Potomac, minutes from the Woodrow Wilson Bridge on Interstate 95. This spectacular urban-waterfront community offers incredible views of downtown Washington, DC and Old Town Alexandria. It is an exciting, sprawling community that includes fine restaurants, unparalleled shopping, pedestrian friendly
plazas, three piers and harbors and an array of outdoor artwork which features the 70 ft long sculpture “The Awakening,” by J. Steward Johnson. Town Center includes familiar national retailers and many unique local boutiques. Restaurants range from white tablecloth restaurants to casual cafes, both acclaimed national restaurants as well as local and regional eateries, 2,000 SF of retail, dining, and entertainment space. You can set sail on lunch, dinner or sightseeing cruises and experience the beauty and splendor of the Potomac. During the summer, National Harbor’s Fleet Street comes to life at night with live music, dance and interactive entertainment. Visitors enjoy performances of jazz, blues and Top 40 music by national, regional and local entertainers every Friday evening all summer long. Check out all the unique and various activities during the year such as the Yacht Show, Food and Wine Festival, the Weekly American Marketplace and entertainment such as the “Ice” show. Easily accessible by auto, there is also water taxi service from Old Town Alexandria, Georgetown and Mount Vernon. www.nationalharbor.com
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acres, accommodating student residences, athletic facilities and the medical school. Surrounded by parkland and green spaces that serve as buffers from development in adjacent neighborhoods, Georgetown is situated on bluffs that overlook the Potomac. As a result, there are some rather steep grades running north to south, and for that reason, there is no metro station in Georgetown! The primary commercial corridors of Georgetown include M Street and Wisconsin Avenue, offering high fashion stores, outdoor bars, and restaurants with ring-side views of local boat and crew races.
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Penn Quarter hether you’re a long time visitor or brand new to the sights of the city, there’s a new vibrant area of the city to explore. You’re in for a real treat and probably a surprise – when you visit the Penn Quarter downtown. Once down-trodden the neighborhood along 7th Street, N.W., extending from Chinatown to Pennsylvania Avenue not only has been revitalized but, in fact, is becoming the heartbeat of the city. The opening of the Verizon Center in 1997, which brought the Washington Wizards and Capitals to town from the suburbs, surged like an electric shock through the area. Suddenly, wherever you turn, there is something to see: a fascinating portal into the world of espionage at the International Spy Museum, the wonders of science revealed through fabulous interactive exhibits at the Mariam Koshland Science Museum, standing next to the life-like Barack Obama figure at Madame Tussunds, the first federal art collection at the Smithsonian American Art
Museum, the newly reopened National Portrait Gallery and the Washington Area Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. And this just scratches the surface. Penn Quarter is at the center of a vibrant theater community that includes the Shakespeare Theater, the venerable Ford’s Theater, Warner Theater, National Theater, as well as the smaller but as exciting Wooly Mammoth Theater and Warehouse. Street transportation is plentiful, but the Chinatown-Gallery Place Metro stop is one of the main hubs in the region’s world class subway system. It has sparked a revived
Chinatown, the explosive growth of myriad shops and restaurants in Gallery Place and the luxury condominiums seemingly sprouting up everywhere around Penn Quarter. The city has long been one of the restaurant capitals of the world, from the Spy Museum’s adjoining café and incredible offshoot, Zola, to fan favorites like the ESPN Zone and Hard Rock Café.
Historic OCCOQUAN
If it weren’t for the national monuments, the Capitol and other attractions down on the Mall, the bustling Penn Quarter would be reason enough to visit Washington. With DC Metro as your guide, we invite you to explore.
In between are restaurants with some of the most sought-after tables in the city,
Prince William County
MANASSAS
funky kaiten sushi outposts, the terrific classics in Chinatown and the best steaks and seafood you can find.
ocated just 30 miles from Washington, DC, Prince William County is perhaps best known for its unforgettable role in shaping American history during the Civil War. In July of 1861, Union and Confederate forces faced off near Manassas Junction for the first major battle of the Civil War. Union forces expected an easy victory at Manassas; instead they lost 900 men in a crushing defeat. In 1862, the blue and gray clashed again and proved to be one of the war’s bloodiest days; 24,000 men lost their lives as the Confederates claimed another victory. Visitors to Prince William County can traverse the hallowed grounds of Manassas Battlefield Park and rediscover the timeless stories of courage, loss and determination. Today, the county plays host to contests of a different, more genial type. Golf courses are the new battlefields in Northern Virginia. With 12 golf courses offering a wide variety of different play settings, travelers can tee up along the Occoquan River, in the foothills of the Bull Run Mountains, on the banks of Lake Manassas or near the historic Potomac River. For those that want to enjoy the natural beauty the destination offers there are two national parks, one state park and four regional parks. You can stroll historic streets in Occoquan and Old Town Manassas and visit the boutiques, antique shops and art galleries that give these towns a warm and hospitable feel. For the shoppers looking for luxury products at discount prices, Potomac Mills Mall provides some of the best value shopping in the region. From entertainment options to family attractions– there’s an endless array of exciting things to see and do in a destination where “history loves company”.
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friDay night Live
Sundays, Now – September 1
Peter McCory: The One-Man Band, June 5 The Great Zucchini, July 3
Featuring Liquid A, June 14 Ashley Forrest, July 12
ameriCan market Saturdays, Now – October 26
Waterfront yoga Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Now – October 29
UniverSoUL CirCUS
popS on the potomaC
June 13 – 23
Saturdays, June 15 – August 31
beer, boUrbon & bbQ
LobStapaLooZa
June 14 & 15
July 13, August 3 & 24
On the banks of the Potomac River at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, with easy access from I-495 and I-295
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Washington... sights and sounds
Department of the Interior