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Things to
See and Do
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Home to an extensive collection of American art, the
Corcoran Gallery of Art also features visiting works from
around the country and local artists and photographers. The
Corcoran Gallery is located on 17th Street, between E Street
and New York Avenue, N.W.
Ford’s Theater
This is where, on April 14, 1865, President Lincoln was fatally
shot by John Wilkes Booth. The theater has been restored
to its appearance on the night of the assassination, including
the Presidential box seat that visitors can enter. A Lincoln
Museum in the basement of the theater houses artifacts from
the murder including the clothing Lincoln wore that night,
Booth’s mysterious diary and the pistol with which he shot the
President. Ford’s Theater is located at 511 10th Street, N.W.
Patuxent River Naval Air Station
22148 Cuddihy Rd., Bldg. #2119
Patuxent River, MD 20670-1138
Phone: (301) 737-2400 Fax: (301) 862-7866
Our Neighbors
John F. Kennedy Center
for the Performing Arts
The center offers domestic and international music, drama,
dance and film presentations. The center presents avant-garde
as well as classical performances. The center is located on New
Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
National Air and Space Museum
Part of the Smithsonian, the museum is devoted to displays
of air and space technology. Among famous aircraft displayed
are the Wright brothers’ plane, Lindberg's Spirit of St. Louis and
Gen.Chuck Yeager’s Glamorous Glennis.
U.S. Capitol
Based on the original architectural design by Dr. William
Thornton, the U.S. Capitol is one of the Nation's most
recognizable landmarks. Free tours take visitors through the
Rotunda, Senate and House Chambers. Contact your
legislators for tickets.
All Military
& Contractors
Welcomed
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50 Units w/AC,
Kichenettes and
Private Baths
Walk to Pool, NEX,
Commissary, Gas &
Quick Mart
“The Spirit of Hospitality”
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