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Washington DC 2009

A trip from August 18, 2009 to August 20, 2009, travelling to Arlington, Washington,, Washington
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Tue 08/18/09 (day 1) - Arlington, Washington,, Washington

Air Force Memorial

The Memorial is open every day of the year. Hours are 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. April 1 – September 30 and 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Oc …More  
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One Air Force Memorial Drive,
Arlington, VA, 22211
Tue Aug 18 4:00pm - Tue Aug 18 5:00pm
Notes
Take I-395 South toward Virginia. Merge onto I-395 S toward Richmond and stay on it for 2 miles. Next, take the Washington Blvd / VA-27 W Exit (8A) toward Ridge Rd. Take the Columbia Pike/VA-244 Ramp toward the Navy Annex. Turn slight right onto VA-244 / Columbia Pike. The Memorial will be visible on Columbia Pike on your left at One Air Force Memorial Drive, Arlington, VA, 22211. Parking for the Memorial on your right directly across Columbia Pike from the entrance to the Memorial.
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Embassy Circle Guest House

Room 111 for mom & dad and Room 134 for Peter and I. Parking across the street at no charge and a few blocks …More  
Hotel
2224 R Street, NW,
Washington,, DC 20008
Tel: 202.232.7744 Toll Free: 877.232.7744
Tue Aug 18 5:00pm - Thu Aug 20 12:00pm
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U.S. Navy Memorial (The)

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The U.S. Navy Memorial features scenes of Navy valor sculpted on bronze panels. The panels circle a map of the world …
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U.S. Navy Memorial (The)
701 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004-2606
United States
+1 202 737 2300
Tue Aug 18 7:00pm
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Open Hours
Nov-Feb: 9:30a-5p Tu-Sa, Mar-Oct: 9:30a-5p M-Sa
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D'Aqua

Near the outdoors Navy Concert
Restaurant
801 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington,, DC 20008
Tue Aug 18 7:00pm - Tue Aug 18 8:00pm
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Navy Concert

Summer Concerts on the Avenue Free family-friendly concerts through Labor Day—open to the public Tuesdays at 8:00 …More  
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Granite Sea at 701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Tue Aug 18 8:00pm - Tue Aug 18 9:00pm
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Wed 08/19/09 (day 2) - Washington, Washington,

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Tourmobile Sightseeing

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Authorized by the National Park Service, Tourmobile Sightseeing covers the major landmarks in the capital, everythin …
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Tourmobile Sightseeing
1000 Ohio Dr SW
Washington, DC 20024-2003
United States
+1 202 554 5100
Wed Aug 19 10:00am - Wed Aug 19 4:00pm
Notes
Continuously, with final reboarding 1 hour before closing, as follows: 9:30am–4:30pm
Adults $27.00
Buy tickets: From drivers, at Tourmobile® booths, or from Ticketmaster at (800) 551–SEAT
3 Day Advance Purchase now available online. CLICK HERE.
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

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Visitors should come prepared for an experience likely to be disturbing and difficult to forget when visiting United …
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW
Washington, DC 20024-2126
United States
+1 202 488 0400
Wed Aug 19 11:00am - Wed Aug 19 12:00pm
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Tourmobile Stop:

Remember the Children: Daniel’s Story

Daily 10 a.m. – 5:20 p.m.

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
First Floor

No passes required
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing

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The paper currency for the US is printed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Kids and adults will love visiting …
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing
14th Pl NE
Washington, DC 20002
United States
+1 202 874 8888
Wed Aug 19 11:00am - Wed Aug 19 12:00pm
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Tourmobile Stop:
Free tickets are required for all tours from the first Monday in March through the last Friday in August, on a first-come, first-served basis. The ticket booth is located on Raoul Wallenberg Place (formerly 15th Street). We offer same day tickets only. The Ticket Booth opens at 8:00 a.m. - Monday through Friday, and closes when all tickets have been distributed. Lines form early (some days as early as 5:30 a.m.) and tickets go quickly, most days’ (especially during the first two weeks in April ~ Cherry Blossom/Spring Break) tickets are gone by 8:30 a.m. Please plan accordingly.
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Veritas Wine Bar

Maybe check this out Wednesday night before dinner
Restaurant
2031 Florida Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
202.265.6270
Wed Aug 19 6:30pm - Wed Aug 19 7:30pm
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Bistrot du Coin

Wednesday night dinner possibility
Restaurant
1738 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington,, DC 20008
202 234 6969
Wed Aug 19 7:30pm - Wed Aug 19 9:00pm
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Old Town Trolley Tours

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Washingtonian magazine named the Old Town Trolley Tour the District's best tour. The route covers more major capital …
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2640 Reed St NE
Washington, DC 20018-1704
United States
+1 202 832 9800
Wed Aug 19 8:00pm - Wed Aug 19 10:00pm
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Memorials by Moonlight

This two hour tour departs nightly from Union Station (call for times).

Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling:
(202) 832-9800.
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Thu 08/20/09 (day 3) - Washington

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U.S. Capitol Building

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The legislative branches of the U.S. government, the Senate and the House of Representatives, meet in the Capitol Bu …
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U.S. Capitol Building
1st St NE
Washington, DC 20002
United States
+1 202 225 6827
Thu Aug 20 9:00am
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U.S. Botanic Garden

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The gorgeous U.S. Botanic Garden conservatory presents botanical variety from the desert to the tropics along a seri …
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U.S. Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20024
United States
+1 202 225 8333
Thu Aug 20 10:00am
Notes
Admission, Hours, and Entrance Location
http://www.usbg.gov/
* Admission to all public areas of the U.S. Botanic Garden is FREE.

* Conservatory Hours: open 10 AM - 5 PM daily, including all weekends
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United States National Arboretum

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Best known for its vast collection of azaleas, (Washington's favorite porch-flower), this 444-acre (180-hectare) gar …
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3501 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002-1958
United States
+1 202 245 2726
Thu Aug 20 11:00am - Thu Aug 20 1:00pm
Notes
Tour Hours: 10:30 a.m. (Only available if not previously reserved. Please call prior if you are planning to take this tour.)
11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
Tickets: On sale at the ticket kiosk located in the parking lot near the R Street Gate.
Tickets must be purchased the day of the tour. Gift Certificates are available.
Ticket Prices: Adults
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