Washington Dc Bus Tour - Roosevelt Memorial

Washington Dc Bus Tour - Roosevelt Memorial

The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington DC is next to the Tidal Basin.
The Roosevelt Memorial dedicated on May 2, 1997 traces twelve years of American history through a sequence of four outdoor rooms. Each is devoted to one of President Roosevelt's terms of office.
The memorial has several statues with one showing Roosevelt in a wheeled chair and another depicting him riding in a car during his first inaugural.
Open: Every day, except Christmas
Hours: 24 Hours
Admission: Free
Address: None
Bookstore Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM
Official Web Site: Roosevelt Memorial

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Washington Dc Bus Tour - Ford's Theater Address

Washington Dc Bus Tour - Ford's Theater Address

Ford's Theater, where President Lincoln was shot, is a working theater located downtown near the Mall.
The theater which produces musicals and plays is a living tribute to Abraham Lincoln.
In the basement of Ford's theater is a small museum with many exhibits from the night Lincoln was shot.
Ford's Theater Address:
     511 10th St, NW
     Washington, DC 20004
Open: Every day except Christmas
Hours: 9 AM to 5 PM
Admission: Free
Official Web Site: Ford's Theater National Historic Site
Ford's Theater: Performance Schedule

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Washington DC Bus Tours - Capitol Building Address

Washington DC Bus Tours - Capitol Building Address

 This is the East Front of the U.S. Capitol Building on Capitol Hill. You can see the Washington Monument in the background.
This picture was taken before the underground visitor center was finished in December 2008. The paved area on the East Front of the Capitol has been replaced with a new plaza.
Capitol Building Address: *

    East Capitol Street, NE and 1st Street, NE
    Washington, DC 20002
* Intersection of two streets at the entrance to the
   Capitol Building grounds. The mailing address is
   Capitol Building, Washington, DC 20515
Finding the Capitol Building on Map Web Sites:
Google Maps - Copy into Search box
    E Capitol St NE & 1st St NE 20001
Mapquest - Copy into these boxes
    Address or Intersection:  E Capitol St NE & 1st St NE
    Zip Code:  20001
Yahoo Maps - Copy into Address box
    E Capitol St NE & 1st St NE 20001

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Washington DC Bus Tours - Arlington National Cemetery Visitor Center

Washington DC Bus Tours - Arlington National Cemetery Visitor Center

Your first stop at Arlington National Cemetery will be the Visitor Center.
While at the Visitor Center pick up a map of the cemetery and ask any questions you have at the information desk.
Over 290,000 service men, women and family members rest in this cemetery that overlooks the Potomac River.
Open: Every day
Hours: April to September - 8 AM to 7 PM
           October to March - 8 AM to 5 PM
Admission: Free
Official Web Site: Arlington National Cemetery

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Washington DC Bus Tours - Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Washington DC Bus Tours - Bureau of Engraving and Printing

 U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) as seen from the Tidal Basin.
It has a free 40 minute tour where you will see millions of dollars being printed.
The tour features currency production, beginning with large, blank sheets of paper, and ending with wallet-ready bills.
Same day tickets for the tour are on a first-come,
first-served basis. The ticket booth is located on Raoul Wallenberg Place.
The ticket booth opens at 8 AM - Monday through Friday, and closes when all tickets have been given out.
Lines form early and tickets go quickly with tickets during the summer normally gone by 9 AM.
Open: Monday - Friday, except federal holidays
Hours: Varies
Admission: Free
Address: 14th St and C St, SW
              Washington, DC 20228
Official Web Site: Bureau Engraving and Printing (BEP)
Tickets: BEP Tour Tickets

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Washington DC Bus Tours - Tomb Unknown Soldier

Washington DC Bus Tours - Tomb Unknown Soldier

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. It is also known as the Tomb of the Unknowns and has never been officially named.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier holds the remains of an unidentified American soldier from World War I.
Next to the tomb are the crypts of unknowns from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Those three graves are marked with white marble slabs flush with the plaza.

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Washington DC Bus Tours - Kennedy Grave Site

Washington DC Bus Tours - Kennedy Grave Site

 Visitors at the Kennedy Grave Site with its eternal flame.
On Nov. 22, 1963, while on a campaign trip to Dallas, President Kennedy was shot and killed.
There are only two Presidents buried at Arlington National Cemetery. The other is William Howard Taft.

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Washington DC Bus Tours - Arlington National Cemetery Address

Washington DC Bus Tours - Arlington National Cemetery Address

More than 300,000 persons are buried with simple headstones in Arlington National Cemetery. The cemetery, located in Virginia, overlooks the Potomac River and Washington DC.
Veterans from all of the nation's wars are buried in the cemetery, from the American Revolution through the military actions in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Arlington National Cemetery Address: *

    Arlington National Cemetery
    State Hwy 110 & Memorial Dr
    Arlington, VA 22201
* Intersection of two streets at the entrance
   to the Cemetery. The mailing address is:
   Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211.
Finding Arlington Cemetery on Map Web Sites:
Google Maps - Copy into Search box
   State Hwy 110 & Memorial Dr 22201
Mapquest - Copy into these boxes
    Address or Intersection:  State Hwy 110 & Memorial Dr
    Zip Code:  22201
Yahoo Maps - Copy into Address box
    State Hwy 110 & Memorial Dr 22201

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Washington DC Bus Tours - American Indian Museum

Washington DC Bus Tours - American Indian Museum

 The National Museum of the American Indian opened in the fall of 2004.
The American Indian Museum in Washington Dc has exhibits about native Indians from North American, Mexico, Central American and South America.
Timed Entry Passes are no longer required for visitation to the museum. There is a single general-entry line going into the museum. However, if you are a Member or have complementary or VIP passes, there is a separate line for faster entry.
Open: Every day, except Christmas
Hours: 10 AM to 5:30 PM
Admission: Free
Address: 4th St and Independence Ave, SW
              Washington, DC 20560
Official Web Site: National Museum American Indian

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Washington DC Bus Tours - Arlington National Cemetery Visitor Center

Washington DC Bus Tours - Arlington National Cemetery Visitor Center

Your first stop at Arlington National Cemetery will be the Visitor Center.
While at the Visitor Center pick up a map of the cemetery and ask any questions you have at the information desk.
Over 290,000 service men, women and family members rest in this cemetery that overlooks the Potomac River.
Open: Every day
Hours: April to September - 8 AM to 7 PM
           October to March - 8 AM to 5 PM
Admission: Free
Official Web Site: Arlington National Cemetery

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Washington DC Bus Tours - American History Museum

Washington DC Bus Tours - American History Museum

The National Museum of American History in Washington DC has a vast collection on the cultural, technology and industrial developments of the United States. The museum is now open after a major renovation.
At the American History Museum you can see the Star-Spangled Banner.

Open: Every day, except Christmas
Hours: 10 AM to 5:30 PM
Admission: Free
Address: 14th St and Constitution Ave, SW
              Washington, DC 20560
Official Site: National Museum of American History

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