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Historic Sites
Mount Vernon:
George Washington Parkway, Alexandria, Virginia The beautiful
historic home of George and Martha Washington sits on 500 acres of
gardens and forest trails. The estate is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. daily.
Old Post Office Building
Observatory and Pavilion: Pennsylvania Avenue between
11th and 12th Streets, NW, 202-606-8691 For one of the best
views of the city, do not miss the newly renovated Old Post Office
Building. The Building is open weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and
weekends 10:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Union Station:
Massachusetts Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets, NE, 202-289-1908
The classic Beaux-Art design of this historic station accommodates
everything from movie theaters and restaurants to a Metro station and
Amtrak stations. The Station is open daily 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Washington National Cathedral:
Massachusetts an Wisconsin Avenues, NW The grounds of
this massive cathedral contain picturesque gardens and two schools. The
Cathedral is open to visitors weekdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturdays 10:00
a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Sundays 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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