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Getting Around: Using the Metro
The metro is a fast and easy way to get into and out of the city. It opens at 5 a.m. on weekdays, 7 a.m. weekends and closes midnight Sunday through Thursday and 3 a.m. Friday through Saturday nights. Find out about fares, schedules and stops at their website.
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Washington, DC Convention
and Tourism Corporation
Click on visitor information for a visitor's guide, tour ideas, where to eat, where to shop, and how to get tours of attractions such as the White House, the Capital Building, the FBI, the Washington Monument and the Washington National Cathedral to name just a few.
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The Smithsonian Institute
There are over 15 museums that you can visit through the Smithsonian. The National Zoo, Natural History Museum, Postal Museum, and the Air and Space Museum are just a few of the popular places to visit. Admission to most museums are free of charge! Take some time to familiarize yourself with the rotating or permanent exhibitions to visit, as well as check out events that you may attend while visiting our area! Contains links for each museum and a downloadable visitor information brochure. Don't make the mistake of thinking that the Smithsonian site is just about museums - for example, if you like live Jazz and great food, check out the Smithsonian's Jazz Cafe!
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The White House http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/tours/ The official website of the White House provides visitors with all the information they need to schedule a tour, attend an event (such as the traditional Easter Egg Roll), or visit the White House Visitor's Center located at the southeast corner of 15th and E Street.
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DC Pages
Take a virtual tour of the National Mall to preview places that you can visit here! Also includes a search engine to explore other areas of interest in Washington, DC.
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Georgetown, Washington DC http://georgetowndc.com/index.php Georgetown boasts many attractions including famous stores (such as Armani Exchange A/X, BCBG, Diesel, French Connection, Lucky Brand Jeans, Ralph Lauren, and SoHo N.Y. to name just a few), tours, and the C&O Canal National Historical Park which has over 180 miles of biking and hiking trails. Follow the links at the top of their homepage to navigate through their website. To schedule a tour, click on "Village Attractions." Then, on the left-hand side of the screen, click on "Tours and Operations." Popular tours include:
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts http://www.kennedy-center.org/index.cfm Learn about the center, its vision, and its performances by visiting their official website. The John F. Kennedy Center is home to the National Symphony Orchestra. To see what shows are available during your stay, click on "Find a Performance." Tickets are available to purchase on-line.
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The DC Improv If comedy is more your style, then this is the place for you. The DC Improv offers a full dinner menu and hosts nationally renowned comedians. Click on "Coming Attractions" to see who will be performing during your stay. Minimum age is 18 and over. Tickets available on-line or over the phone.
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Things to Do - Experiences for Young Professionals
Browse their website to find out what's going on in the city that you can be part of! This site also includes information/events for Baltimore. Purchase tickets to everything from guided tours, embassy events, formal galas, and much, much more.
Past events include: Photo Safari of the Presidential and War Memorials of Washington, DC, Whitewater Rafting on the Shenandoah, All You Can Eat Summer Crab Feast: A Baltimore Tradition at Captain James Landing, Evening at the Embassy of China, Courage Cup Charity Polo Match, and the Grand Opening for BREEZE Nightclub (one of Washington's newest outdoor clubs).
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