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The National Zoological Park 3001 Connecticut Ave, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 202.633.3038 The National Zoo is free, metro accessible, and is among the nation’s better zoos, with many unique exhibits including three giant pandas. It’s quite close to the GA conference center. Click Here for more info. |
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National Museum of American History National Mall, 14th Street &Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 202.633.1000 The American History Museum, located on the Mall, has recently gotten a major renovation, and its sprawling set of permanent and special exhibits reveal the growth of a nation. Click Here for more info. |
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Newseum 555 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 888.639.7386 One of the few museums in the area with an entry fee, it’s worth the price. Now in a new space, the Newseum’s interactive exhibits showcase the importance of a free press and the role of news in our lives. Click Here for more info. |
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Walking, Biking and Segway Tours around DC Explore great neiborhoods like Adams Morgan, Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, Eastern Market, Georgetown, U Street and Rock Creek Park. Walking tours: Click Here Segway tours: Click Here Bike tours: Click Here |
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Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington 701 4th Street, N.W. Suite 200 Washington, D.C. 20001 202.789.0900 The society’s Lillian & Albert Small Jewish Museum presents the story of the local Jewish community through exhibits, educational programs, and the restoration of the oldest synagogue building in DC. Click Here for more info. |
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FDR Memorial 900 Ohio Dr. S.W. Washington, D.C. 20024 202.376.6704 One of the newest in DC, the FDR Memorial is on the beautiful Cherry Tree Walk. It is a creative integration of land and memorial, with a unique design tracing FDR’s four terms. Click Here for more info. |
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Sixth and I Historic Synagogue 600 I Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 202.408.3100 Dedicated as a Conservative synagogue in 1908 and then serving as an African Methodist Episcopal Church, Sixth & I was saved from being turned into a nightclub and, instead, transformed into a hub for people in search of non-traditional ways to embrace their Jewish heritage, whether religiously, culturally, or socially. Click Here for more info. |
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Capitol Visitor Center First Street and East Capitol Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20510 202.226.8000 Also recently opened, the Capitol Visitor Center contains an exhibition hall and gift shops, and serves as the main entrance to the U.S. Capitol. Tours must be arranged for the Capitol itself, but this can be done through your Congressperson or Senator. Click Here for more info. |
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U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20024 202.488.0400 A visit to the USHMM is one of the truly unforgettable experiences in Washington; it’s a moving tribute to the victims of the Shoah and to the survivors and the heroes of that dark time. Click Here for more info. |
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The National Museum of American Jewish Military History 1811 R Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009 202.265.6280 This unique museum explores the heroic contributions of Jewish Americans to ensuring the freedom of the United States, and fights anti-Semitism. Click Here for more info. |
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National Portrait Gallery/National Museum of American Art Eighth and F Streets, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 202.633.8300 A visit to the USHMM is one of the truly unforgettable experiences in Washington; it’s a moving tribute to the victims of the Shoah and to the survivors and the heroes of that dark time. Click Here for more info. |
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National Arboretum 750 9th Street, N.W. Suite 3100 Washington, D.C. 20001 202.633.7970 One of the country’s larger public gardens, this 440-acre space is a lush oasis from the surrounding DC streets. The gardens are beautiful even in November and are a center of botanical research. Click Here for more info. |
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