FAME The Musical
(Approx. 0.9 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. 0.9 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. 2.5 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. 2.5 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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Anacostia Park
(Approx. 2.5 miles)
National Park With over 1200 acres, Anacostia Park is one of Washington, D.C.'s largest and most important recreation areas. Included in Anacostia Park is Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens and Kenilworth Marsh.
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Battleground National Cemetery
(Approx. 2.5 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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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
(Approx. 2.5 miles)
National Park Located along the famous Cherry Tree Walk on the Western edge of the Tidal Basin near the National Mall, this is a memorial not only to FDR, but also to the era he represents.
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Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
(Approx. 2.5 miles)
National Historic Site From 1877 to 1895, this was the home of Frederick Douglass, the Nation's leading 19th-century African American spokesman.
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George Mason Memorial
(Approx. 2.5 miles)
National Memorial The George Mason Memorial, located in East Potomac Park near the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, commemorates the neglected contributions of an important Founding Father.
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