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The Washington Post
Website: http://www.washingtonpost.com/
Phone: Circulation Department: (202) 334-6100
Address: 1150 15th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20071
Notes: The Washington Post has been serving the area for more than 100 years. It is distributed throughout DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland seven days a week. Most stories are also available free online.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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The Washington Times
Website: http://www.washtimes.com/
Phone: 202-636-3333
Toll Free: 800-277-8500
Address: 3600 New York Ave NE , Washington , DC 20002-1947
Notes: The Washington Times was founded in 1982. It is distributed in DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland seven days a week.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Washington City Paper
Website: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/
Phone: 202-332-2100
Fax: 202-332-8500
Address: 2390 Champlain St., NW, Washington, DC 20009
Notes: The Washington City Paper is a free, weekly paper.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Leesburg Today
Website: http://www.leesburg2day.com/
Phone: 703-771-8800
Fax: 703-771-8833
Address: 1 East Market St. , Leesburg, VA 20176
Notes: The Leesburg Today is a weekly newspaper delivered via the mail.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Loudoun Times Mirror
Website: http://www.zwire.com/site/tab1.cfm?brd=2553
Phone: 703-777-1111
Fax: 703-771-0036
Address: 9 East Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176-3013
Notes: The Loudoun Times Mirror is a weekly paper that comes out on Wednesdays. Times Community Newspapers is a group of 18 contiguous Northern Virginia newspapers.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Channel 7 - ABC 7 WJLA
Website: http://www.wjla.com/
Phone: 703-236-9552
Address: WJLA-TV, 1100 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Channel 5 - Fox 5 WTTG
Website: http://www.foxdc.com/
Address: 5151 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Channel 4 - NBC 4
Website: http://www.nbc4.com/
Phone: (202) 885-4000
Address: 4001 Nebraska Avenue, N.W., Washington , DC 20016
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Channel 8 - News Channel 8
Website: http://www.news8.net/
Phone: 703-236-9NC8
Address: WJLA-TV/Newschannel 8, 1100 Wilson Blvd. 6th Floor, Arlington, VA 22209
Notes: NEWSCHANNEL 8 is the Washington DC metro area's 24 hour local news source. Network also airs ABC News broadcasts.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Channel 9 - CBS W*USA 9
Website: http://www.wusatv9.com/
E-Mail: 9news@wusatv9.com
Phone: (202) 895-5999
Address: 4100 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20016
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Channel 26 - PBS 26 WETA
Website: http://www.weta.org/
Phone: 703.998.2600
Fax: 703.998.3401
Address: 2775 South Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22206
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Channel 20 - UPN 20 WDCA
Website: http://www.upn20dc.com/
Address: 5151 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Channel 50 - WB 50
Website: http://wb50.trb.com/
Phone: 202-965-5050
Fax: 202-965-0050
Address: 2121 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20007
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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1050 AM - WFED - Federal News Radio
Website: http://www.federalnewsradio.com/
Phone: 202-895-5086
Fax: 202-895-5144
Address: 3400 Idaho Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20016
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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630 AM - WMAL-ABC Radio - News Talk
Website: http://www.wmal.com/
Phone: 202-686-3100
Toll Free: 888-630-WMAL
Address: 4400 Jenifer Street NW, Washington, DC 20015
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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1200 AM - WAGE Radio - News Talk Sports
Website: http://www.wage.com/
E-Mail: wage@wage.com
Phone: 703-777-1200
Fax: 703-777-7431
Address: 711 WAGE Drive, Leesburg, VA 20175
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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107.3 FM - WRQX-ABC - MIX 107.3 Radio
Website: http://www.mix1073fm.com/
Phone: 202-686-3100
Toll Free: 800-727-1073
Fax: 202-686-3070
Address: 4400 Jenifer Street NW, Washington, DC 20015
Notes: Washington's Best Music Mix. Home of the Jack Diamond Morning Show.
Directions: Take the RED LINE to the FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS STATION.
Exit via JENIFER STREET. Turn LEFT at corner of Wisconsin Avenue & Jenifer Street. Walk one block. MIX 107.3 is at 4400 Jenifer Street.
(Look for the building with the ABC Radio logo at the top.)
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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107.7 FM - WTOP
Website: http://www.wtopnews.com/
Phone: 202-895-5000
Address: 3400 Idaho Avenue, NW , Washington, DC 20016
Notes: WTOP has traffic and weather every ten minutes on the :08's. It can be heard on 107.7fm, 1500 am, 820 am, and 104.3 fm.To report traffic tie-ups call 202-895-5047.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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97.1 FM - WASH FM
Website: http://www.washfm.com/
Phone: 202-432-0097 / 301-984-9710
Address: 1801 Rockville Pike, 6th Floor, Rockville, MD 20852
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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88.5 FM - WAMU - American University Radio
Website: http://www.wamu.org/
E-Mail: feedback@wamu.org
Phone: 202-885-1200
Address: 4000 Brandywine Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8082
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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101.1 FM - DC 101
Website: http://www.dc101.com/main.html
Phone: 301.587.7100
Toll Free: 800.33.DC101
Address: 1801 Rockville Pike, Suite 405, Rockville, MD 20852
Notes: DC's Rock Station
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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89.3 FM - WPFW - Pacifica Radio
Website: http://www.wpfw.org/
Phone: (202) 588-0999
Address: 2390 Champlain St., NW , Washington, DC 20009
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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103.5 FM - WGMS - Washington's Classical 103.5
Website: http://www.wgms.com/
Phone: 202-895-5000
Address: 3400 Idaho Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Notes: A division of Bonneville International Corporation.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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105.9 FM - WJZW-ABC Radio - Smooth Jazz
Website: http://www.smoothjazz1059.com/
Phone: 202.686.3100
Toll Free: 800-779-1059
Address: 4400 Jenifer Street, NW, Washington , DC 20015
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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104.1 FM - Z104.1 Washington's Modern Music
Website: http://www.moremusic104.com/
Phone: (202) 895-5000
Toll Free: 800-987-2104
Address: 3400 Idaho Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Notes: A division of Bonneville International Corporation.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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100.3 FM - Big 100
Website: http://www.wbig.com/main.html
Phone: 301-468-1800
Toll Free: 800-493-100.3
Fax: 301-231-WBIG
Address: 1801 Rockville Pike, 6th Floor, Rockville, MD 20852
Notes: Big Hits of the '60s and '70s
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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90.9 FM / 89.1 FM - WETA - PBS
Website: http://www.weta.org/fm/
Address: 2775 South Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22206
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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98.7 FM - WMZQ - Todays Best Country
Website: http://www.wmzqfm.com/
Phone: 301-255-4400
Toll Free: 800-505-0098
Address: 1801 Rockville Pike, 6th Floor, Rockville, MD 20852
Notes: Clear Channel Communications
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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SciFi
Website: http://www.scifi.com/
Address:
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Nickelodeon
Website: http://www.nick.com/
Address:
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PAX
Website: http://www.pax.tv/
Address:
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TBS
Website: http://www.tbs.tv/
Address:
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TNT
Website: http://www.tnt.tv/
Address:
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Food Network
Website: http://www.foodtv.com/
Address:
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A&E
Website: http://www.aetv.com/
Address:
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HGTV
Website: http://www.hgtv.com/
Address:
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ABC
Website: http://abc.go.com/
Address:
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NBC
Website: http://www.nbc.com/
Address:
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CBS
Website: http://www.cbs.com/
Address:
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FOX
Website: http://www.fox.com/home.htm
Address:
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PBS
Website: http://www.pbs.org/
Address:
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The WB
Website: http://www.thewb.com/
Address:
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UPN
Website: http://www.upn.com/
Address:
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Washington Nationals
Website: http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/
Phone: 202-675-NATS
Address: 2400 E. Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Notes: Play at RFK Stadium
Directions: Take the Metro's Blue/Orange Line to the Stadium-Armory Station.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Wizards / NBA
Website: http://www.nba.com/wizards/
Studies: http://www.washingtonwizards.com/
Phone: Wizards Customer Service: 202-661-5100 / Ticket Sales: 202-661-5050
Address: MCI Center, 601 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Notes: The Wizards (formerly the Washington Bullets) play their home games at the MCI Center in Washington, DC.
Directions: The best way to get to the MCI Center is via the Metro. Take the Orange line from Vienna to Metro Center. Transfer to the Red line (towards Glenmont) and go one stop to Gallery Place-Chinatown.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Washington Redskins / NFL
Website: http://www.redskins.com/
E-Mail: tickets@redskins.com
Phone: 301-276-6000 / 703-726-7000
Address: FedEX Field, 1600 FedEX Way, Landover, MD 20785
Notes: Practice at Redskins Park in Ashburn, VA
Play home games at FedEX Field in Landover, MD
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Washington Capitals / NHL
Website: http://www.washingtoncaps.com/
E-Mail: guestservices@washcaps.com
Phone: Ticket Sales: (202) 432-SEAT or (703) 573-SEAT
Fax: (202) 266-2360
Address: MCI Center, 601 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Notes: The Washington Capitals play their home games at the MCI Center in Washington, DC.
Directions: The best way to get to the MCI Center is via the Metro. Take the Orange line from Vienna to Metro Center. Transfer to the Red line (towards Glenmont) and go one stop to Gallery Place-Chinatown.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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DC United / MLS
Website: http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/MLS/dcu/index.jsp
Address: Robert F. Kennedy Memorial (RFK) Stadium, 2400 East Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Washington Mystics / WNBA
Website: http://www.wnba.com/mystics/
Address: MCI Center, 601 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Directions: The best way to get to the MCI Center is via the Metro. Take the Orange line from Vienna to Metro Center. Transfer to the Red line (towards Glenmont) and go one stop to Gallery Place-Chinatown.
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MCI Center
Website: http://www.mcicenter.com/
Address: MCI Center, 601 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Notes: Home of the Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals, Washington Mystics. Stadium seats 20,000.
Directions: The best way to get to the MCI Center is via the Metro. Take the Orange line from Vienna to Metro Center. Transfer to the Red line (towards Glenmont) and go one stop to Gallery Place-Chinatown.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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FedEX Field
Website: http://www.fedex.com/us/sports/fedexfield/
Phone: 301-276-6000
Address: 1600 FedEX Way, Landover, MD 20785
Notes: Home of the Washington Redskins
Directions: Take 495/I-95 North to Exit 15A (Central Ave. East), to Harry S. Truman North. Turn right on Lottsford Rd. Follow to Arena Drive.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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RFK Stadium
Website: http://www.dcsec.com/
Address: 2400 E. Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Notes: Home of the Washington Nationals and DC United
Directions: Take the Metro's Blue/Orange Line to the Stadium-Armory Station.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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GREAT WAVES at Cameron Run Regional Park
Website: http://www.nvrpa.org/greatwaves.html
Phone: 703-960-0767
Address: 4001 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Lake Fairfax Park and The Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole
Website: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/watermine/index.htm
Address: 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Splashdown Waterpark
Website: http://www.splashdownwaterpark.com/
Phone: (703) 361-4451
Address: 7500 Ben Lomond Park Drive, Manassas, VA 20109
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Website: http://www.buschgardens.com/buschgardens/va/default.aspx
Toll Free: (800) 343-7946
Address: One Busch Gardens Blvd., Williamsburg, VA 23187-8785
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Colonial Williamsburg
Website: http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/
Address: Williamsburg, VA
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Hershey Park
Website: http://www.hersheypa.com/
Address: Hershey, PA
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Paramount's Kings Dominion
Website: http://www.kingsdominion.com/
Phone: (804) 876-5000
Address: Doswell, VA 23047
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Six Flags America
Website: http://www.sixflags.com/parks/america/
Phone: 301-249-1500
Address: 13710 Central Ave., Mitchellville, MD 20721
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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DAR Constitution Hall
Website: http://www.dar.org/conthall/default.cfm
Address: 1776 D St. NW, Washington, DC 20006
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Ford's Theatre
Website: http://www.fordstheatre.org/
Address: Washington, DC
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Website: http://www.kennedy-center.org/
Phone: 202-467-4600
Toll Free: 800-444-1324
Address: 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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National Theatre
Website: http://www.nationaltheatre.org/
E-Mail: dbm@nationaltheatre.org
Phone: 202-628-6161
Toll Free: 800-447-7400
Address: 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Nissan Pavilion
Website: http://www.nissanpavilion.com/
Phone: (703)754-6400
Fax: (703)754-6429
Address: 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Shakespeare Theatre
Website: http://www.shakespearedc.org/
Phone: 202.547.1122
Address: 450 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004-2207
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Warner Theatre
Website: http://www.warnertheatre.com/
E-Mail: warner@warnertheatre.com
Phone: 202.783.4000
Fax: 202.783.0204
Address: 13th & E Streets NW, Washington D.C., 513 13th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20004
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Website: http://www.wolftrap.org/
E-Mail: wolftrap@wolftrap.org
Phone: General Info: (703) 255-1900 / Tickets: (703) 255-1868
Address: 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Loudoun Museum
Website: http://www.loudounmuseum.org/
E-Mail: info@loudounmuseum.org
Phone: 703-777-7427 Museum Shop: 703-777-9388
Address: 16 Loudoun Street, Leesburg, VA 20175
Notes: The Loudoun Museum is located in historic Leesburg, VA and presents the
history of the area from the time of the Native Americans until today.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Oatlands
Website: http://www.oatlands.org/
E-Mail: oatlands@erols.com
Phone: 703.777.3174
Fax: 703.777.4427
Address: 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg, VA 20175
Notes: Oatlands is a National Historic Landmark in Loudoun County, south of Leesburg. It is a 22-room Greek Revival house that was part of a 3,400-acre plantation. The plantation celebrated it bicentennial in 2004.
Directions: Take US 50 West to Route 15 North at Gilbert's Corner. Turn right (north). Oatlands front gates are six miles on the right.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Dodona Manor
Website: http://www.georgecmarshall.org/
E-Mail: dodona@georgecmarshall.org
Phone: (703) 777-1880
Fax: (703) 777-2889
Address: 217 Edwards Ferry Road, Leesburg, VA 20176
Notes: Dodona Manor will be open for tours again this summer beginning June 2, 2005.Dodona Manor was the home of General George C. Marshall. Marshall outlined a program of economic assistance to war-torn Europe that today is known as the Marshall Pla
Directions: Take the Dulles Greenway west to Leesburg. At end of toll road, stay in the right lane onto Exit 1-B: Route 15 North toward Frederick, Maryland. Proceed for 1.6 miles to third light, Edwards Ferry Road. Turn left onto Edwards Ferry Road and proceed for 1.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Loudoun Farm Museum in the Claude Moore Park Facility
Website: http://www.loudounfarmmuseum.org/
E-Mail: mnovotny@loudoun.gov
Phone: (703) 421-5322
Address: 21668 Heritage Farm Lane, Sterling, VA 20164
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
Website: http://www.nasm.si.edu/
Phone: 202-633-1000
Address: 6th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20560
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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National Museum of American History
Website: http://americanhistory.si.edu/
Address: 14th and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560
Notes: Open daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., except December 25.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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National Museum of the American Indian
Website: http://www.nmai.si.edu/
Phone: 202-633-1000
Address: Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 20560
Notes: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily; closed Dec. 25.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Smithsonian Institution Building, the Castle
Website: http://www.si.edu/visit/infocenter/sicastle.htm
Phone: 202.633.1000
Address: 1000 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, DC 20560
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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National Museum of Natural History
Website: http://www.mnh.si.edu/
Phone: 202-633-1000
Address: 10th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20560
Notes: The National Museum of Natural History is open every day of the year except December 25.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Website: http://hirshhorn.si.edu/
Address: Corner of Seventh Street SW and Independence Avenue. , Washington, DC 20560
Notes: Open daily except December 25
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Freer Gallery of Art / Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Website: http://www.asia.si.edu/
E-Mail: asiainfo@asia.si.edu
Phone: 202.633.4880
Fax: 202.357.4911
Address: Washington, DC 20560
Notes: Hours are from 10 AM to 5:30 PM every day except Dec. 25, and admission is free.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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National Zoo
Website: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/
Address: 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
Notes: The National Zoo is open every day of the year except December 25
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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Arts and Industries Building
Website: http://www.si.edu/ai/
Address: 900 Jefferson Drive, SW, Washington, DC 20560
Notes: Closed in preparation for renovation
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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National Museum of African Art
Website: http://www.nmafa.si.edu/
E-Mail: nmafaweb@nmafa.si.edu
Phone: 202.633.4600
Fax: 202.357. 4879
Address: 950 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20013-7012
Notes: The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except December 25, and admission is free.
( Last Updated: May 8, 2005)
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