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National Zoo
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is free and open every day of the year, except December 25.Hours: Animal exhibits are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day.
Getting to the Zoo
The Zoo is located at 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008. You can get to the Zoo by public transportation and by car. Find out more.
The Zoo is located at 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008. You can get to the Zoo by public transportation and by car. Find out more.
Public Transportation
By Metro: Take the Red Line to the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan stop or the Cleveland Park stop. The Zoo entrance is halfway between these stops and both are a short walk from the Zoo. Find out about taking Metro bus to the Zoo. The pedestrian entrance is on Connecticut Avenue.
Driving
There are vehicle entrances on Connecticut Avenue at the west side of the Zoo and near Rock Creek Park at the east side of the Zoo. See a map and get driving directions.
Parking
Parking is $15 for the first three hours, and $20 for more than three hours. Parking is free for FONZ members. Every dollar you spend at the Zoo—for parking, food, and gifts—supports our education, research, and conservation efforts.
Please note: The Zoo is a popular destination and lots fill early in the day during spring break and summer, so we encourage you to take the Metro. The Zoo is located within Washington, D.C., and there is not a lot of street parking in the neighborhood. On September 20, 2010, most of Parking Lot B closed due to Elephant Trails construction and will be closed until further notice.
Tour bus parking is extremely limited, and can be guaranteed only to groups that book one of our Group Safari Packages. Tour buses may not drop off passengers on Connecticut Avenue. This is both unsafe and illegal.
By Metro: Take the Red Line to the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan stop or the Cleveland Park stop. The Zoo entrance is halfway between these stops and both are a short walk from the Zoo. Find out about taking Metro bus to the Zoo. The pedestrian entrance is on Connecticut Avenue.
Driving
There are vehicle entrances on Connecticut Avenue at the west side of the Zoo and near Rock Creek Park at the east side of the Zoo. See a map and get driving directions.
Parking
Parking is $15 for the first three hours, and $20 for more than three hours. Parking is free for FONZ members. Every dollar you spend at the Zoo—for parking, food, and gifts—supports our education, research, and conservation efforts.
Please note: The Zoo is a popular destination and lots fill early in the day during spring break and summer, so we encourage you to take the Metro. The Zoo is located within Washington, D.C., and there is not a lot of street parking in the neighborhood. On September 20, 2010, most of Parking Lot B closed due to Elephant Trails construction and will be closed until further notice.
Tour bus parking is extremely limited, and can be guaranteed only to groups that book one of our Group Safari Packages. Tour buses may not drop off passengers on Connecticut Avenue. This is both unsafe and illegal.
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Washington National Cathedral is located at 3101 Wisconsin Avenue in Northwest Washington, DC, at the intersection of Wisconsin and Massachusetts AvenuesOPEN TO ALL YEAR-ROUND
Come see the beautiful architecture and grounds, learn more about our history, and enjoy the spectrum of spiritual and cultural activities offered year-round by Washington National Cathedral.
The requested contribution to visit the Cathedral is
$5 per person.
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12 August 2010
Giant Food Store
Giant Food Store1414 8th Street Northwest
Washington, DC
(202) 234-0215
Mini Croissant Sandwich Platter with Salads
Size: Serves 10-15
Try our new croissant sandwiches filled with your favorite Giant Signature salads. Platter comes with 8 mini croissants filled with our rotisserie chicken salad, 8 mini croissants filled with garden tuna salad, and 8 mini croissants filled with egg salad. Platter is garnished with olives.
This platter combo also includes 3 lbs of side salads of your choice.
Try our new croissant sandwiches filled with your favorite Giant Signature salads. Platter comes with 8 mini croissants filled with our rotisserie chicken salad, 8 mini croissants filled with garden tuna salad, and 8 mini croissants filled with egg salad. Platter is garnished with olives.
This platter combo also includes 3 lbs of side salads of your choice.
Please allow 2 days notice for this item
Dip Ahoy
Sizes: Small ($29.99 serves 10-12), Regular ($39.99 serves 20-25) Fresh cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, celery sticks, peppers, cherry tomatoes and cucumbers. Served with sour cream dip or yogurt dip.
Please allow 2 days notice for this item
Shrimp Platter - Extra Large Shrimp (31-40 ct per lb) Perfectly cooked and cleaned extra large shrimp artfully arranged around container of cocktail sauce. Serving Size: Sampler 1 lb ($14.99 serves 4-6), Entertainer 2 lbs ($27.99 serves 8-10), Big Party 4 lbs ($49.99 serves 15-20) Pictured is 2 lbs extra large shrimp - 31-40 count per pound.
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Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter1631 Kalorama Rd NW
Washington, District of Columbia
(202) 986-1415
Harris Teeter's Party To Go To order:
- Order online (*Valid credit card number is required to place an online order. Your credit card will not be charged, you will be required to pay for your order at time of pick up in the store.)
- Visit your local Harris Teeter
- View cake size, flavor and icing information
Buttery croissants filled with Chicken, Tuna and Egg Salad, arranged on a bed of leafy green lettuce.
24 Sandwiches - $39.99
A combination tray featuring Smoked Gouda, Jarlsberg, Sharp Yellow Cheddar, Havarti and Pepperjack garnished with red and green grapes. A must for the cheese lover. Standard - $45.99, Serves 12 to 16 Vegetable Dip Tray
An abundance of your favorite crunchy vegetables served with T. Marzetti’s Ranch Veggie Dip. Small - $24.99, Serves 8 to 12 Medium - $29.99, Serves 15 to 20 Large - $36.99, Serves 25 to 30
Four pounds of cooked and cleaned 61-70 ct. tail-on shrimp, 8 ounces of fresh cocktail sauce. Garnished with lemon wedges. Approx. 240-280 shrimp - $49.99, Serves 24 to 30
Meet The Press Interview : Martin Luther King
Before the historical "March on Washington," Martin Luther King and Roy Wilkins sat down with the panel on "Meet The Press." Notice the tone of the questions and constant haranguing about communism.
Notice how the members of the press are concerned about Negro militancy or mob violence during the "March on Washington." This interview is an eye-opener.
Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Lincoln Memorial
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES - AUGUST 28, 1963: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addressing crowd of demonstrators outside the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.The civil rights movement in the United States during the late 1950s and 1960s was the political, legal, and social struggle to gain full citizenship rights for black Americans and to achieve racial equality. Individuals and civil rights organizations challenged segregation and discrimination using a variety of activities, including protest marches, boycotts, and refusal to abide by segregation laws.
On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 demonstrators descended upon the nation’s capital to participate in the “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.” Not only was it the largest demonstration for human rights in United States history, but it also occasioned a rare display of unity among the various civil rights organizations. The event began with a rally at the Washington Monument featuring several celebrities and musicians. Participants then marched the mile-long National Mall to the Memorial. The three-hour long program at the Lincoln Memorial included speeches from prominent civil rights and religious leaders. The day ended with a meeting between the march leaders and President John F. Kennedy at the White House.
The idea for the 1963 March on Washington was envisioned by A. Philip Randolph, a long-time civil rights activist dedicated to improving the economic condition of black Americans. When Randolph first proposed the march in late 1962, he received little response from other civil rights leaders. He knew that cooperation would be difficult because each had his own agenda for the civil rights movement, and the leaders competed for funding and press coverage. Success of the March on Washington would depend on the involvement of the so-called “Big Six”—Randolph and the heads of the five major civil rights organizations: Roy Wilkins of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP); Whitney Young, Jr., of the National Urban League; Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC); James Farmer of the Conference of Racial Equality (CORE); and John Lewis of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).
The details and organization of the march were handled by Bayard Rustin, Randolph’s trusted associate. Rustin was a veteran activist with extensive experience in putting together mass protest. With only two months to plan, Rustin established his headquarters in Harlem, NY, with a smaller office in Washington. He and his core staff of 200 volunteers quickly put together the largest peaceful demonstration in U.S. history. (source: Official Program)
Lincoln Memorial
Welcome to the Lincoln Memorial, a unit of National Mall and Memorial Parks. This presidential memorial prominently occupies the western terminus of the National Mall and offers unparalleled views toward many of the other presidential sites. We invite you to attend all of our fascinating interpretive programs to learn more about this site. The park staff offers daily interpretive tours every hour on the hour from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. For in-depth programs about this memorial, please click on the above "Things To Do" link. Be certain to attend one of the special "I Have A Dream" programs offered daily at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Please click on picture to hear President Obama's speech.Lincoln Memorial is part of the National Mall and Memorial Parks. The memorial stands in West Potomac Park, near the convergence of numerous roads from throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. In terms of placement, the memorial occupies a highly symbolic and important position as the western "bookend" of the National Mall, while the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial provides the eastern component at the foot of Capitol Hill, two miles to the east.
National Mall and Memorial Parks900 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 426-6841
The public may visit the Lincoln Memorial 24 hours a day. Rangers are on duty from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 P.M. daily.
11 August 2010
I"m Just A Bill
Boy: Woof! You sure gotta climb a lot of steps to get to this Capitol Building here in Washington. But I wonder who that sad little scrap of paper is?
I'm just a bill.Yes, I'm only a bill.
And I'm sitting here on Capitol Hill.
Well, it's a long, long journey
To the capital city.
It's a long, long wait
While I'm sitting in committee,
But I know I'll be a law somedayAt least I hope and pray that I will,
But today I am still just a bill.
Book a US Capitol Tour
To visit areas of the Capitol beyond the Capitol Visitor Center, you must make a reservation in advance. Note that tour schedules can fill up quickly, so it is advisable to book your tour well in advance of your visit.Guided tours of the historic Capitol begin at the orientation theaters with a 13-minute film, "Out of Many, One," which will take you on a journey through our country's struggle to establish the world's first truly representative democracy and introduce you to the magnificent building that houses our Congress.
There are several ways to book a tour of the Capitol.
U.S. residents can go directly through the offices of their Representative or Senators. Many Congressional offices offer their own staff-led tours to constituent groups of up to 15 people, and most can assist you in booking a general tour. Use the buttons below to locate and contact a Representative or Senate office for a tour.
Tours can also be arranged directly through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center using an online reservation system. Click the button below to reserve your tour date and time.
Group Tours
Tour Passes
Getting to the Capitol
Walking to the Capitol
The United States Capitol is bordered by Constitution Avenue to 
the North, Independence Avenue to the South, and First Streets, to the East and West. It is located at the far eastern end of the National Mall beyond the Capitol Reflecting Pool.
The Capitol grounds are open to visitors.
Visitor Services Shuttle to Capitol Visitor Center Entrance
Visitor Services Shuttle to Capitol Visitor Center Entrance
For your convenience, the Capitol Visitor Center Office of Visitor Services provides an on-demand shuttle service for those with mobility issues or in manual wheelchairs. The shuttles run from the southwest corner of Capitol Square at Independence Ave. and First St. SW to the Capitol Visitor Center entrance at the center of the Capitol’s East Plaza. Please inquire about this service from the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services at 202-224-4048, from any Visitor Services personnel in a red shirt or vest, or at either of the Visitor Services kiosks located at the southwest corner of Capitol Square or on the east side of the Capitol near the corner of First St. NE/SE and East Capitol Street. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to help facilitate your request.
the North, Independence Avenue to the South, and First Streets, to the East and West. It is located at the far eastern end of the National Mall beyond the Capitol Reflecting Pool.The Capitol grounds are open to visitors.
Visitor Services Shuttle to Capitol Visitor Center Entrance
Visitor Services Shuttle to Capitol Visitor Center Entrance
For your convenience, the Capitol Visitor Center Office of Visitor Services provides an on-demand shuttle service for those with mobility issues or in manual wheelchairs. The shuttles run from the southwest corner of Capitol Square at Independence Ave. and First St. SW to the Capitol Visitor Center entrance at the center of the Capitol’s East Plaza. Please inquire about this service from the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services at 202-224-4048, from any Visitor Services personnel in a red shirt or vest, or at either of the Visitor Services kiosks located at the southwest corner of Capitol Square or on the east side of the Capitol near the corner of First St. NE/SE and East Capitol Street. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to help facilitate your request.
If you are traveling with a large group requesting mobility assistance, we strongly recommend that you contact the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services at 202-224-4048 prior to your visit. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to help facilitate your request.
Getting to the Capitol by Car
Please keep in mind that there is very little public parking available near the Capitol. The nearest public parking facility is at Union Station, to the North of the Capitol.
Metered street parking is found along the Mall to the West of the Capitol.
Please keep in mind that there is very little public parking available near the Capitol. The nearest public parking facility is at Union Station, to the North of the Capitol.
Metered street parking is found along the Mall to the West of the Capitol.
Getting to the Capitol by Subway
There are three subway stops found within walking distance of the Capitol:
* Union Station – Located at First Street, NW, and Massachusetts Avenue.
* Capitol South – Located at First Street between C and D Streets, SE.
* Federal Center, SW – Located at the Southwest corner of Third and D streets, SW.
* Capitol South – Located at First Street between C and D Streets, SE.
* Federal Center, SW – Located at the Southwest corner of Third and D streets, SW.
Additional information on riding the subway, which is called the Metro, is available at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority homepage here.
Tour Bus Route and Commercial Bus Restrictions on U.S. Capitol Grounds
The following security measures will be implemented as part of continued efforts by the U.S. Capitol Police to enhance security within the Capitol complex. These measures are precautionary, and are not predicated on any known threats.Click here to view the tour bus route (Updated 11/07)
US Capitol Visitor Center
The United States Capitol is a monument, a working office building, and one of the most recognizable symbols of representative democracy in the world. Visitors are welcome to enter the building through the Capitol Visitor Center, located underground on the east side of the Capitol. You can begin your Capitol experience at the Visitor Center by visiting the Exhibition Hall, perusing our Gift Shops or dining in our Restaurant. Please review the U.S. Capitol prohibited items list before your visit.
Ticketing and Admission — Admission to the Capitol Visitor Center is free and does not require a ticket. However, tickets are required for tours of the historic Capitol and may be needed for other special events. All visitors to the Capitol are required to go through security screening.
Ticketing and Admission — Admission to the Capitol Visitor Center is free and does not require a ticket. However, tickets are required for tours of the historic Capitol and may be needed for other special events. All visitors to the Capitol are required to go through security screening.
Hours: The Capitol Visitor Center is open to visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Inauguration Day.Tours of the U.S. Capitol are conducted from 8:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Visitors with official business appointments may enter the Visitor Center as early as 7:15 a.m.
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