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Washington, D.C. (3 blocks)
Baltimore (34.1mi/54.88km)
Bethesda (2.5mi/4.02km)
Silver Spring (3.9mi/6.28km)
Arlington (5.1mi/8.21km)
Mclean (5.5mi/8.85km)
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Find it just outside our door
Welcome to the center of American democracy: a place of politics, scandals, and historic demonstrations. The city is designed to impress, and does, with the Smithsonian, the Pentagon, the monuments on the Mall, and even the cathedral-like Metro stations. Crabcakes, baseball, the National Aquarium, the Inner Harbor, great museums and lively bars, all waiting for you. Whether you're here on business or on a day trip up the Chesapeake Bay, enjoy your visit to many people's favorite East Coast city. Casual and fine dining. Bargains and couture. Books and movies. Explore and find what works for you.
As always, our Front Desk staff is at your service to answer any questions about the neighborhood you may have.
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ATTRACTIONS
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Sightseeing
Smithsonian Institution: An amazing variety of museums filled with wonderful exhibits. Admission is free. For hours, directions and details, visit www.si.edu. Note: IMAX movies and some special exhibits have fees.
Places of Interest (Check individual websites in advance for current information, admission fees and directions.)
International Spy Museum: A look inside the world of espionage. www.spymuseum.org. Gallery Place Metro.
Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum: The internationally renowned museum's take on political figures, past and present. www.madametussauds.com/washington. Gallery Place Metro.
National Gallery of Art (East & West Buildings and Sculpture Garden - Free admission, impressive art collection. Archives Metro.
Newseum: An interactive experience of the news business. www.newseum.org. Archives Metro.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum: Free admission (passes are required for the permanent exhibit March - August). A somber and moving tribute www.ushmm.org. Smithsonian Metro.
Government Buildings
US Capitol building / Capitol Visitor Center: The Visitor Center offers thorough exhibits about the Capitol building and Congress. www.visitthecapitol.gov. Capitol South Metro.
White House: Tours must be arranged in advance through your member of Congress. Visitor Center is located at 15th & E Streets. www.whitehouse.gov/about. Metro Center Metro.
Memorials / Washington, DC: Visit www.nps.gov and choose District of Columbia in the "Find a Park" field for details about the following memorials, located on or around the National Mall.
FDR Memorial: Smithsonian Metro
Jefferson Memorial: Smithsonian Metro
Korean Veterans Memorial: Foggy Bottom Metro
Lincoln Memorial: Foggy Bottom Metro
Vietnam Veterans Memorial: Foggy Bottom Metro
Washington Monument: Smithsonian Metro
World War II Memorial: Smithsonian Metro
Memorials / Arlington, VA
Retail
Saks Fifth Avenue: 5555 Wisconsin Avenue 301-657-9000 www.saksfifthavenue.com
The Collection at Chevy Chase: 5471-5481 Wisconsin Avenue. 301-654-2292 www.thecollectionnatchevychase.com Includes Dior, Tiffany & Co., Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Barneys New York Co-op, Vera Wang and more.
Saks Jandel: 5510 Wisconsin Avenue 301-652-2250
Brooks Brothers: 5404 Wisconsin Avenue. 301-654-8202 www.brooksbrothers.com
Banana Republic: 5430 Wisconsin Avenue. 301-907-7740 www.bananarepublic.com
The Gap: 5430 Wisconsin Avenue. 301-907-7656 www.gap.com
Chico's: 5418 Wisconsin Avenue. 301-986-1122 www.chicos.com
Shops at Wisconsin Place: Wisconsin & Western Aves. 301-841-4000 www.shopwisconsinplace.com Includes Bloomingdales, Eileen Fisher, Cole Haan, Talbots, MAC, Sephora, ILORI Eyewear and more.
Mazza Gallerie: 5300 Wisconsin Avenue, NW. 202-966-6114 www.mazzagallerie.com Includes Neiman Marcus, Williams Sonoma, Ann Taylor, Filene's Basement, Saks Men's Store and more.
Services
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT
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ENTERTAINMENT
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AMC Theatres Mazza Gallerie:
5300 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
202-537-9551
amctheatres.com
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