Date: April 12, 2013 Topic: The Shrinking ... - Georgetown Law
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Things to do in Washington, D.C.<br />
Washington Monument: Constitution Ave. & 15 th St. NW. Reserve tickets to ride the elevator to the top (free at<br />
kiosk on grounds, or reserve in advance for $1.50) for a great view of the city.<br />
Smithsonian Museums: Pick up a map at the “Castle,” the Smithsonian Institution Building. Museums open<br />
daily from 9am-5:30pm. Great for kids: Natural History Museum and National Air and Space Museum.<br />
Jefferson Memorial & Tidal Basin: 15 th St. SW. Great for a walk, especially during cherry blossom season.<br />
Open 8am-midnight.<br />
Lincoln Memorial: 23 rd Street NW (Between Constitution and Independence Ave). Open 8am-midnight.<br />
<strong>The</strong> White House: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Tours are only available though contacting one’s member of<br />
Congress in advance. However, at the White House Visitor Center at the corner of 15 th & E St. NW, learn about<br />
the history, visit the gift shop, and watch a video on the President’s home.<br />
U.S. Capitol Building: Constitution and 1 st St. NE. Guided tours conducted 9am-4:30pm, Monday-Saturday.<br />
Get free tickets from the Capitol Guide Service Kiosk at 1 st St. NE & Independence Ave.<br />
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW. Permanent exhibit NOT<br />
RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 11. Open 10am-5:30pm daily; extended hours to 7:50pm on<br />
Tuesdays and Thursdays, <strong>April</strong> to mid-June.<br />
Arlington National Cemetery: At the west end of the Memorial Bridge in Arlington, VA. Guided tours for $6,<br />
or tour the grounds on your own. See burial sites of Presidents William Howard Taft and John F. Kennedy, and<br />
many others. Open 8am-7pm daily, <strong>April</strong> to September; 8am-5pm daily October to March.<br />
<strong>The</strong> National Building Museum: Free access to the Great Hall, historic building tours, Museum Shop, & café.<br />
Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm. 401 F Street NW.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Newseum: An interactive news museum; great for children and adults alike. 9 am- 5 pm, daily.<br />
Purchase advanced tickets online to receive a discount. 555 Pennsylvania Ave.<br />
United States Botanical Garden: 100 Maryland Avenue, SW.<br />
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial:<br />
1964 Independence Avenue, SW.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Phillips Collection: Encounter superb works of modern art in an intimate setting at <strong>The</strong> Phillips Collection,<br />
an internationally recognized museum in Washington's vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood. 1600 21st St., NW.<br />
Taxis: Diamond Cab (202) 387-2600<br />
Yellow Cab (202) 544-<strong>12</strong><strong>12</strong><br />
Silver Cab (202) 484-8<strong>12</strong>5<br />
Transportation<br />
Metro: <strong>The</strong> closest stations to <strong>Georgetown</strong> <strong>Law</strong> are Judiciary Square (E & 4th St NW) and Union Station<br />
(1st St. & Massachusetts Ave. NE). Both are on the Red Line; pick up a map of the Metro at the station.<br />
Circulator Bus: Catch a $1 ride across town on these big, red buses. <strong>The</strong> stop at 2 nd & Massachusetts Ave.<br />
NW will take you west to the <strong>Georgetown</strong> neighborhood. Other routes service the National Mall, Nationals<br />
Stadium, and the Convention Center. Pick up a map on board.
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