National Great Blacks In Wax
(Approx. 20.6 miles)
America's first wax musuem of African American history and culture features more than 100 life-size and lifelike wax figures The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum is among the nations most dynamic cultural and educational institutions. Because it is a wax museum committed solely to the study and preservation of African American history, it is also among the most unique.
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Space Telescope Science Institute
(Approx. 22.1 miles)
Welcome to HubbleSource, a growing collection of resources for educators, developers, interpreters, producers, and other professionals in museums, planetaria, nature centers, observatory & park visitor centers, and other free-choice learning venues.
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FAME The Musical
(Approx. 25.4 miles)
Bilingual US Premiere! A diverse group of ambitious, young hopefuls dream of stardom as they deal with life, love, and a tragedy at the prestigious high school for the performing arts. This production pays homage to the overlooked Cuban author who wrote the book for this world famous musical.
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Reditum, Dancing Flamenco
(Approx. 25.4 miles)
Directly from Spain! XVI Fuego Flamenco Festival Fuego Flamenco XIV opens with the U.S. premiere of Reditum, Dancing Flamenco, presented in collaboration with Madrid’s Fundación Conservatorio Flamenco Casa Patas.
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President's Park (white House)
(Approx. 25.8 miles) Top Attraction!
National Park President's Park (White House), visitor center is closed for renovation, see website for temporary visitor center site.
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
(Approx. 25.8 miles) Top Attraction!
National Park Thomas Jefferson-political philosopher, architect, musician, book collector, scientist, horticulturist, diplomat, inventor, and third President of the United States-looms large in any discussion of what Americans are as a people.
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Battleground National Cemetery
(Approx. 25.8 miles)
National Cemetery Battleground National Cemetery, located at 6625 Georgia Avenue, NW, was established shortly after the Battle of Fort Stevens in the summer of 1864. The battle, which lasted two days (July 11 through July 12, 1864) marked the defeat of General Jubal A.
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