Daytime temperatures are expected to be
in the mid to upper 60s or 70s, with cooler evenings. Washington's current
weather is:
Conference dress is business or business casual
– dress or nice pantsuits for women, and suits or dress slacks
for men.
The National Gallery of Art and its Sculpture Garden, located on the National
Mall between Third and Ninth Streets at Constitution Avenue, NW, are open
Monday
through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to
6:00
p.m. (202) 737-4215
The Art Museum of the Americas is located on 201 18th Street, NW, Washington,
DC 20006 - one block from Constitution Hall. It is open Tuesday through Sunday.
Gallery hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The museum is closed Monday, Federal Holidays, and Good Friday. The admission
to the museum is free.
14th St. and Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C., on the Orange/Blue
Metro lines.
Open daily 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information on
upcoming
programs call 202-357-2700
The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum (NASM) maintains
the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. It is also
a vital center for research into the history, science, and technology of
aviation
and space flight.
6TH & Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20560
202-357-2700
511 10th Street, NW - 10th Street Between E & F Streets. Telephone: (202)
426-6924. Metro Stop: the closest station to the theatre is Metro Center
900 Ohio Drive, S.W., near the Jefferson Memorial and the Potomac River. There
are park rangers available from 8 a.m. to midnight every day except Christmas
Day. There are no fees to visit any of the monuments or memorials in the park.
Telephone: (202) 426-6841 Information. Metro stop: Smithsonian Metro stop comes
out on the National Mall.
The Museum is located just south of Independence Ave., SW. between 14th Street
and Raoul Wallenberg Place (formerly 15th St.). There is an entrance also on
14th street, next to the Bureau of Printing & Engraving. The visit will
take from an 1 1/2 to 3 hours. Metro Stop: Smithsonian on the blue or orange
lines exit at 12th and Independence Avenue. Telephone: (202) 488-0400.
South bank of the Tidal Basin - At the Swan Boathouse you can rent a paddle
boat to cruise on the Basin. The Smithsonian Metro stop comes out on the
National Mall. Phone: (202) 426-6841
West Potomac Park at the foot of 23rd Street, NW. Telephone: (202) 426-6895.
Metro Stop: Foggy Bottom or the Smithsonian Metro stop which comes out on
the National Mall.
On the Mall at 15th Street, SW. Tickets are required. They are free and
available
at the booth located on the west side of 15th Street, NW, on the Mall. Advance
Tickets (small fee charged): Ticketmaster: (DC Metro) 202-432-7328 (Outside
DC) 1-800-551-7328. Facilities: Bookstore, Restrooms, Museum. Information:
202-426-6841. Metro stop: Smithsonian
The museums are open daily, except Christmas, from 10:00am to 5:30pm (Air &
Space
10:00am to 7:30pm and Anacostia Museum which closes at 5 p.m.). Extended Summer
hours are determined annually. Smithsonian Information Center: 202/357-2700
(voice) 202/357-2729 (TTY). Metro: Smithsonian or L'Enfant Plaza.
The whole city block at 3rd and H streets, NE. About three blocks behind Union
Station at 800 3rd Street, NE. The museum specializes in hands-on, interactive
educational exhibits. Telephone: (202) 675-4120 Metro: Union Station.
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The night tour will show off the true glory of the illuminated symbols of the
Nation. We pick you up at your hotel at 7pm and drop you back off by 10pm.
Visit the Iwo Jima, the Jefferson, the Kennedy Center and the FDR Memorials.
$25 per adult. $15 per child under 13 years.
Contact Us At: TOUR ONE INC., POB 77084 Washington DC 20013
Office: 202-487-TOUR Fax: 301-530-5542
Operating Hours: Daily. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, Marine Corp. Marathon and Sunday of Memorial
Day Weekend, July 4th.
Tour Length: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Main Ticket Booth: Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Boarding Loacations/Stops:
(1) Union Station, (2) Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism, (3) Old Post
Office, (4) China Town, (5) FBI Building/Ford's Theatre, (6) Freedom
Plaza/National
Aquarium, (7) White House, (8) Lafayette Park, (9) National Geographic Society,
(10) Dupont Circle Neighborhood, (11) Kalorama/Adams Morgan, (12) National
Cathedral, (13) Georgetown, (14) Lincoln Memorial Complex/Arlington Cemetery,
(15) Smithsonian West/Holocaust Museum, (16) Air and Space Museum, (17) U.S.
Capitol/Library of Congress
Notes: Reservations are not required. Patrons with eTickets (voucher) can board
at any Old Town Trolley boarding location. Parking is available at Union
Station.
For more information call: 202-832-9800.
Operating Hours: Daily. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Closed Fall and Winter Season (November to mid-March), Sunday of Memorial Day,
4th of July, and Marine Corp. Marathon.
Tour Length: 90 minutes.
Boarding Location: Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Notes: Tours depart once an hour - on the hour. Reservations are not accepted
and all seating is on a first come, first served basis. We advise you to redeem
your eTickets early in the day as this popular tour often sells out by noon.
Tour is subject to change without notice due to weather conditions. DC Ducks
guests must report to the Union Station ticket desk in front lobby. Parking
is available at Union Station. For departure verification and more info call
202-966-3825.
Touring the nation's capital by bicycle allows you to appreciate the
spectacular
views, experience the lively atmosphere, and get an overall picture of the
area. Bike the Sit
Our tours are custom designed for your needs, taking in everything from the
popular monuments and memorials to the lesser known, but equally distinctive
sites of the city. Experience the colonial charm of Old Towne, Alexandria;
the stateliness of the Supreme Court, the historic intrigue of Ford's Theatre
and the magnificence of the National Cathedral. We also offer day and overnight
trips to nearby Annapolis and Baltimore in Maryland, to Williamsburg, Virginia
and to the Pennsylvania Dutch country.
Tel: (202) 822-9542, Fax: (301) 770-5253, E-Mail: dc_tours@yahoo.com
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2653 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
(202) 518-0018
Petits Plats is a cosy French restaurant located in a Woodley Park townhouse. Enjoy tasty and dependable bistro fare in an always friendly atmosphere.
Hours:
Mon -Fri 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
1811 Columbia Road
(202) 234-6218
Perry's is an American Bistro and Sushi Bar that is committed to serving great healthy food using local products whenever possible. Perry's serves serious food in a casual and comfortable atmosphere in the international neighborhood of Adams Morgan.
Hours:
Sun - Thurs 5:30 PM – 10:15 PM
Fri & Sat 5:30 PM – 11:15 PM
2614 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington 20008
(Between Calvert Street NW & 24th Street NW)
(202) 797-0400
Enjoy various small plates and entrees while dining in a pleasant Mediterranean environment at Medaterra. Enjoy two different types of hummus and other Middle Easter specialties like lamb, kabobs and falafel.
2619 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington 20008
(Between Calvert Street & Woodley Road NW)
(202) 332-5773
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this is a pleasant respite from the often frantic pace of restaurants just up the street in Adams-Morgan. The menu ranges from sandwiches and pasta to wood-fired oven pizza and calzones. Choices include meatloaf, pork chops and a vegetarian sandwich. Weekend brunch is a treat worth traveling for. The buttermilk pancakes are a must. Inside, there are booths, tables and a bar/counter with two televisions. Outside, is a pleasant patio with table service. The wait staff is efficient and friendly.
2649 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington 20008
(Between Woodley Road NW & Calvert Street NW)
Phone: 202-265-8955
Café Paradiso is located in historic Woodley Park, Washington, D.C. We invite you to enjoy a fine Italian dining experience with staff that will pamper you by its unmatched service. Café Paradiso delivers intimate and comfortable ambiance with the unparalleled touch of modern Italian finesse and style.
2100 Connecticut Ave NW
(At Wyoming Ave NW)
(202) 332-8233
3311 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 244-6750
Located in Cleveland Park, Ardeo serves New American cuisine with a contemporary twist in an elegant supper-club environment. Chef's specialties include steamed Nova Scotia mussels, seared diver scallops, grilled New York strip, and many other delicious menu choices.
Hours:
Sun 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM & 5:30 PM- 10:30 PM
Mon - Thurs: 5:30 PM- 10:30 PM
Fri & Sat: 5:30 PM - 11:30 PM
3435 Connecticut Avenue NW
(SE corner of Ordway & Connecticut)
(202) 686-2966
Dino's Hours:
Mon - Fri 6:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday 5:30 PM
Last seating: Sunday - Thursday: 9:30 PM, Friday & Saturday - 10:30 PM Metro: Red Line Cleveland Park
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3000 K Street, Washington, DC
Located overlooking the Washington Harbor in the heart of Georgetown, this is one restaurant that you should not leave DC without experiencing. Its windows from floor to ceiling and elegant décor is sure to make anyone weak in the knees…that's if the food doesn't do it first.
Sequoia is ranked in the top 40 for décor and view ratings by the 1998 Zagat's Survey. All major credit cards are accepted.
Hours:
Mon -Thurs & Sun 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Fri & Sat 11:30 AM -12:30 PM
2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC
Located on George Washington University's campus, this surprising urban bistro has received widely recognized acclaim. With their imaginatively reinterpreted American dishes, mouth-watering desserts, and unconceivable fish entrees, it is no wonder they are ranked the most popular in-town eatery.
Kinkhead's is Rranked #27 in overall top restaurant ratings in the country, #1 in American cuisine in Washington DC and #2 in Washington's Favorite Restaurants. All major credit cards are accepted.
Hours:
Mon - Sun 11:30 AM -2:30 PM and 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (time indicates last seating)
1063 Wisconsin Avenue, Washington, DC
Family owned and operated since the 1980's, this unique mama-papa's restaurant located on the canal in Georgetown, provides an Italian family setting. Manager Luciano Muzzatti routinely introduces himself to every table while you dine on phenomenal hearty pasta dishes. The elder Italian women making pasta from scratch in the front window only adds to the rich heritage that encompasses the whole experience. Be on the lookout for celebrities, as Pat Buchanan is known for dinning here quite often.
Credit Cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
Hours:
Open Daily, 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC
(202) 686-5335
Conveniently located over the Friendship Heights Metro Station in Chevy Chase, the Chevy Chase Pavilion offers a great selection of upscale stores such as Pottery Barn and J. Crew.
Hours:
Mon -Fri: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sat - Sun: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
100 S. Hayes Street, Arlington VA (703) 415-2400
Metro: Pentagon City
Find over 160 stores here, including anchor stores Macy's and Nordstrom. Shop for clothing, music, electronics, and more. Also has restaurants, specialty stores, and a cinema.
Hours:
Mon - Sat 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sun - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
50 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Over 125 stores are located in this active train station, as well as a food court, restaurants, and a movie complex.
Hours:
Mon - Sat 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun - 12:00 PM - 6 PM
Metro: Union Station
100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
(202) 289-4224
This lovely historic building has clothing, souvenirs, gifts, dining etc. One of the best views of Washington can be seen from the Old Post Office Pavilion's clock tower.
Hours:
Mon - Sat 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun - 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Metro: Federal Triangle
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