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Page 1: History Buffs · 2017. 12. 11. · TRIP SUMMARY 9:30 AM Arrive at the Archives - Navy Memorial - Penn Quarter Metro station Visit the US Navy Memorial and Heritage Center Walk along

Jeff & Kate HowardWashington, DC Vacation ExpertsHotelsNearDCMetro.comhttp://[email protected]

History Buffs

This itinerary will appeal to those to enjoy learning about history.

Page 2: History Buffs · 2017. 12. 11. · TRIP SUMMARY 9:30 AM Arrive at the Archives - Navy Memorial - Penn Quarter Metro station Visit the US Navy Memorial and Heritage Center Walk along

TRIP SUMMARY

9:30 AM Arrive at the Archives - Navy Memorial - Penn Quarter Metro station

Visit the US Navy Memorial and Heritage Center

Walk along Pennsylvania Ave. to Newseum

10:30 AM Walk to the Newseum at 555 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., N.W., WASHINGTON, DC 20001

12:00 PM Walk about 2 blocks north and grab a quick lunch at Taylor Gourmet

1:00 PM Visit the National Museum of the American Indian

Walk along the National Mall to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum

2:30 PM United States Holocaust Memorial

4:30 PM Monument & War Memorial Walk

6:30 PM Dinner at Tonic at Quigley's

Day 1

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9:30 AM

Arrival

10:30 AM

DAY 1

Arrive at the Archives - Navy Memorial - Penn Quarter Metrostation

Visit the US Navy Memorial and Heritage CenterVisit the Navy Memorial as you exit the Metro. Admire the beautiful fountain andmemorial, and stop into the Heritage Center to learn more. (Opens at 9:30 am.)701 Pennsylvania Ave., NWWashington, DC 20004 http://www.navymemorial.org

Walk along Pennsylvania Ave. to Newseum

Walk to the Newseum at 555 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., N.W.,WASHINGTON, DC 20001

One of the most highly-interactive museums, visit the Newseum to experience

PRICE

24.95

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12:00 PM

1:00 PM

history through the evolution of communication. 555 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., N.W.,WASHINGTON, DC 20001 http://www.newseum.org

Walk about 2 blocks north and grab a quick lunch at TaylorGourmetCool, hip, and delicious deli 624 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004taylorgourmet.com

Visit the National Museum of the American IndianClearly a very important part of American history, you won't want to miss this freemuseum. 4th St SW & Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560 nmai.si.edu

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Walk along the National Mall to the US Holocaust MemorialMuseum100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SWWashington, DC 20024-2126

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2:30 PM United States Holocaust MemorialAnother very important part of history, you will be moved at this museum. 100 RaoulWallenberg Place, SWWashington, DC 20024-2126 https://www.ushmm.org

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4:30 PM Monument & War Memorial WalkLace up your walking shoes and follow this map from the National Park Service tohit some of DC's top monuments and memorials. You will begin at the HolocaustMuseum, and will walk toward Tidal Basin, back up toward the Mall, around theLincoln Memorial, along Constitution Ave., and back to the Reflecting Pool on TheMall. This route will allow you to visit the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, GeorgeMason Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (a favorite!), Martin LutherKing, Jr. Memorial, DC War Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Lincoln Memorial,and the Vietnam Memorial, and the WWII Memorial. You can access the map hereand follow the red dotted line from the Holocaust Museum, heading South:https://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/maps.htm

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6:30 PM Dinner at Tonic at Quigley'sJust a little more walking will land you at Tonic for some American Comfort Food.You've earned it today! 2036 G St NW, Washington, DC 20036 tonicrestaurant.comFrom there, you are just a few blocks away from the Foggy Bottom Metro station toget back to the hotel.

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