Washington Dc Vacation

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Flight to Washington Round Trip

Between 300 and 400 per person

Distances from Washington to Virgina= 3hours

Distances from Washington to New York= 4hours

Distances from Washington to Massachusetts= 7hours

Hotel Washingtion

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Things to See in Washington

The Lincoln Memorial-

Directions- The Lincoln Memorial is located at the western end of the National Mall. Thenearest metro stations are Foggy Bottom (23rd St. & I St. NW) and Smithsonian (12th St. &Independence Ave. SW). Coordinates: 38.889296, -77.050166

Operating Hours & Seasons- The Lincoln Memorial is open 24 hours a day, daily, exceptChristmas Day.

Fees & Reservations- No Entrance Fee.

Ford's Theater (site of President Lincoln's assassination)-

Hours:

Ford's Theatre

Ford's Theatre National Historic Site is open for tours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Box Officeis open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. In the event of evening performances, the Box Office willremain open until 8 pm. In the event of an evening History on Foot walking tour, the Box Officewill remain open until the tour begins.

The Petersen House

The Petersen House (House Where Lincoln Died) is open for tours from 9:30 am to 5:30 pmdaily.

Admission into the Ford's Theatre National Historic Site is free, but a ticket is required. ForTicketing information please gohere.
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Directions

Ford's Theatre National Historic Site is located on 10th Street between E and F streets. The siteis within walking distance of the Metro stops at Metro Center and Gallery Place. Parking garages

and metered street parking are located nearby.

Smithsonian Museums-

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum-

March through August: This is the Museums busy season. To prevent crowding during these

months, the Museum distributes free passes to thePermanent Exhibition. Timed passes are

available at the Museum on the day of your visit oronline in advance. The earliest pass time is

10 a.m. and the latest is 3:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. during Extended Hours, weekdays from March 25

through June 7, 2013).

REGULAR HOURS

Exhibitions: 10 a.m.5:20 p.m.

Elevator entry to thePermanent Exhibition: 10 a.m.4:30 p.m.

Information Desk: 10 a.m.5:10 p.m.

Hall of Remembrance: 10 a.m.5:10 p.m.

Museum Shop: 10 a.m.5:20 p.m.

Museum Cafe: 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.

Library: 10 a.m.5 p.m., MondayFriday (closed all federal holidays)

Archives: 10 a.m.5 p.m., MondayFriday (closed all federal holidays)

Contact Information

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SWWashington, DC 20024-2126Main telephone: [email protected]

United States House of Representatives-

The Capitol Visitor Center, the new main entrance to the U.S. Capitol, is located beneath theEast Front plaza of the U.S. Capitol at First Street and East Capitol Street. Getting to the Capitol

Hours - The Capitol Visitor Center is open to visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondaythrough Saturday except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and onInauguration Day.
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Official Business - Visitors with official business appointments may enter the Visitor Center asearly as 7:15 a.m.

Admission and Passes - Admission to the Capitol Visitor Center is free. However, passes arerequired for tours of the historic Capitol and may be needed for other special events. All visitors

to the Capitol are required to go throughsecurity screening.

The White House-

White House Tours

Public tour requests must be submitted through one's Member of Congress. These self-guided

tours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:00p.m. Fridays, and 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturdays (excluding federal holidays or unless

otherwise noted). Tour hours will be extended when possible based on the official White House

schedule. Tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Requests can be submitted up

to six months in advance and no less than 21 days in advance. You are encouraged to submityour request as early as possible as a limited number of spaces are available. All White House

tours are free of charge. (Please note that White House tours may be subject to last minutecancellation.)

If you wish to visit the White House and are a citizen of a foreign country, please contact yourembassy in Washington, DC for assistance in submitting a tour request.

Take a Virtual Tour:

As part of President and Mrs. Obamas commitment to open the White House to as many

Americans as possible, we have partnered with theGoogle Art Projectand allowed their 360Street View cameras to capture the rooms that are featured on the public tour. Now anyone,anywhere, can experience the history and art of the White House via their computer.Take thevirtual tour.

Forms of Identification

All guests 18 years of age or older will be required to present a valid, government-issued photoidentification (detailed below). All foreign nationals must present their passport. All other forms

of foreign identification will not be accepted.

Al l i nf ormation submi tted (e.g. name, date of bir th, city, etc.) must exactly match the

government-i ssued photo ID you wi ll present when ar r iving at the Whi te House.

The following forms of photo ID are acceptable for presentation to USSS upon entry to the WhiteHouse complex:

Valid government-issued United States identification card (e.g. drivers license, militaryID, etc.)
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Valid United States or other official government-issued passportsNo other forms of i denti fi cation wi ll be accepted; photocopies, expir ed IDs, or other

transmissions of these documents are NOT val id.

Prohibited Items

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, the following:

Cameras or Video Recorders Handbags, book bags, backpacks or purses Food or beverages, tobacco products, personal grooming items (i.e. makeup, lotion, etc.) Strollers Any pointed objects Aerosol containers Guns, ammunition, fireworks, electric stun guns, mace, martial arts weapons/devices, or

knives of any size

The U.S. Secret Service reserves the right to prohibit any other personal items. Umbrellas,wallets, car keys, and cell phones (including those with cameras) are permitted. However, guests

will not be allowed to use cell phones inside the White House. Phones used inside the White

House may be confiscated by US Secret Service.

Please note that no storage facilities are available on or around the complex. Individuals who

arrive with prohibited items will not be permitted to enter the White House.

Parking

The closest Metrorail stations to the White House are Federal Triangle (blue and orange lines),Metro Center (blue, orange, and red lines) and McPherson Square (blue and orange lines). On-

street parking is not available near the White House, and use of public transportation is strongly

encouraged.

Arlington National Cemetery

National World War II Memorial

Korean War Veterans Memorial
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Operating Hours & Seasons

The public may visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial 24 hours a day. However Rangers are

on duty to answer questions from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 P.M. daily and to provide interpretive

programs every hour on the hour from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.

Fees & Reservations

The Korean War Veterans Memorial has no fees or reservations associated with a visit. Howeverfor planned events dependent upon the activity and number of participants a permit may berequired. See the permits section for more information.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Plan Your Visit

Located north of the Lincoln Memorial near the intersection of 22nd St. and Constitution Ave.

NW, Vietnam Veterans Memorial is free to visit and is open 24 hours a day.

The memorial includes the names of over 58,000 servicemen and women who gave their lives in

service in the Vietnam Conflict. The memorial also includes "The Three Servicemen" statue and

the Vietnam Women's Memorial.

Things to See in Pennsylvania

Gettysburg Battlefield-
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BY AUTOMOBILE

Gettysburg National Military Park is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. The museum andvisitor center is located at 1195 Baltimore Pike (Route 97) with a back entrance from theTaneytown Road (State Rt. 134). From North or South, follow US 15 to Gettysburg and watchfor signs to direct you to the National Park Service Museum and Visitor Center. The signs arenear the exit at Rt. 97. Go north on Route 97 and look for the visitor center entrance, which willbe on your left at the stoplight. From East or West, drive into Gettysburg on US Rt. 30, turnSouth on Baltimore Street (Rt. 97), and follow signs to the entrance of the visitor center, whichwill be on your right at the stoplight.

Operating Hours & Seasons

PARK GROUNDS AND ROADSThe park is open daily from 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. April 1 to October 31, and 6:00 A.M. to7:00 P.M. November 1 to March 31. Park hours are strictly enforced.

Comfort Stations located throughout the park are open for visitors during regular park hours.These stations are closed for the winter from mid-November (after Remembrance Day events)through March.

THE MUSEUM AND VISITOR CENTER

The Museum and Visitor Center is open daily throughout the year. The center is closed onThanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.

Yearly Operating Hours8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.- November 1 through March 31.8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.- April 1 to October 31.

THE DAVID WILLS HOUSEThe Wills House is open throughout the year with a reduced daily schedule during the fall,winter and spring months. The Wills House is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day andNew Year's Day.

Yearly Operating HoursJanuary - February: 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Sunday.March: 10:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M. Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday).May - August: 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. daily.September - November: 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Wednesday through Monday (closedTuesday).December: 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Saturday and Sunday (closed weekdays).


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THE SOLDIERS' NATIONAL CEMETERY (Gettysburg National Cemetery)

The Soldiers' National Cemetery is open at dawn and closes at sunset daily. The cemetery isclosed to vehicular traffic. Parking for the cemetery is located between Taneytown Road andSteinwehr Avenue (Bus. Rt. 15).

ADMISSION (includes museum exhibits, film and cyclorama):Adult (ages 13+)= $12.50AAA Discount= $11.50Seniors (65+) and Active Military (with proper ID)= $11.50Youth (ages 6-12)= $8.50Children under 6 years old= Free

National Civil War Museum, Harrisburg-One Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park

Harrisburg, PA 17103

Museum HoursMon-Tues & Thur-Sat: 10am-5pmWed: 10am-8pmSun: 12pm-5pm

SUMMER EXTENDED HOURS (June 28, 2013 - September 1, 2013)

Mon-Tues & Thur-Sat: 9am-6pm

Wed: 9am-8pm, Sun: 10am-5pm,

Adult $10

Seniors $9

Students $8

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Hours of Operation for the three main buildings

Independence Hall Daily 9am - 5pm (security gates close at 4:45pm)

Liberty Bell Center Daily 9am - 5pm (security gates close at 4:55pm)

Independence Visitor Center Daily 8:30am - 7pm

TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR TOURS OF INDEPENDENCE

HALL

Walk-up tickets for individuals and small family groups (FREE)

To obtain entrance into Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and U.S.Constitution were signed, you must have a tour ticket with a specific day and time.

These tickets eliminate the long wait for Independence Hall tours and give you more time to seethe other historic sites in the area. You need a ticket from March 1 to December 31, exceptfor July 4th, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. Independence National Historical Park is closedon Christmas Day.

Walk-Up Tickets are available for free on the morning of your visit at the IndependenceVisitor Center at 6th and Market Street starting at 8:30AM. The first tour starts at 9:00AM. You

may request tickets for any available time, on the day of the visit. You have the greatest choiceof times if you arrive between 8:30AM and 10:30 AM. During the busy season, tickets are oftengone by 1:00PM.

GPS Addresses:

Independence Visitor Center - 525 Market Street Independence Hall - 520 Chestnut Street
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Liberty Bell Center - 526 Market Street Franklin Court - 314-321 Market Street Carpenters' Hall - 320 Chestnut Street City Tavern - 138 S. 2nd Street 2nd Street Parking Garage - 137 S. 2nd Street

Park Headquarters - 143 S. 3rd Street

For Zip Code Use: 19106

National Constitution Center, Philadelphia Valley Forge National Historic Park Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg
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