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See also Accommodations index, below.

GENERAL INDEX Air Show at Andrews AFB, 18 Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Air travel, 22–28 (Alexandria, VA), 274 Albert Einstein (sculpture), 220 Appalachian Trail, 224 AAA (American Automobile Albert Einstein Planetarium, Aquarium, National (Baltimore, Association), 40–41 135, 262–263 MD), 191, 296 AARP, 37 Alden Theatre, 254 Area codes, 40 Accommodations, 39–40, Alexandria (VA), 271–278 Arena Stage, 254 64–90. See also accommodations, 87–88, 276 Arlington (VA) Accommodations Index Old Town Christmas accommodations, 86–87 Alexandria (VA), 87–88, 276 Candlelight Tours, 22 restaurant, 120–121 Annapolis (MD), 287–288 restaurants, cafés, and snacks, Arlington House, 157, 160 Baltimore (MD), 299–300 276–278 Arlington National Cemetery, best bets, 6–7 Alexandria Colonial Tours, 272 157 , 66–70 Alexandria Red Cross Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (of Convention Center, 70–72 Waterfront Festival, 19 Asian and Near Eastern Art), downtown, 73–77 A. L. Goodies (Annapolis, MD), 152–153 , 77–78 283 store, 246 Foggy Bottom, 80–81 A Likely Story Children’s Art museums, 177–182 Georgetown, 78–80 Bookstore (Alexandria, VA), Baltimore (MD), 291–292 information and reservations, 236, 264 the , 65–66 Allingham, Anita, 195–196 131–134, 137–138, suburbs, 83–86 American Art Museum, 150–153 money-saving tips, 64–65 Smithsonian (SAAM), Arts and crafts, 233, 236 pools, 226 150–152 Arts & Industries Building, 131 Upper Northwest, 82–83 store, 247 Artscape (Baltimore, MD), 291 Virginia suburbs, 86–89 American Automobile Atlantic Kayak, 223 Adams Morgan, 54 Association (AAA), 40–41 Atlas Airport Sedan, 28 restaurants, 113–114 American Express, 40 ATMs (automated teller Adams Morgan Market, 240 American Tour, 62 machines), 30 Addresses, finding, 53 American Visionary Art Audubon Sanctuary Shop, 236 Adventure Theatre, 254 Museum (Baltimore, MD), August Tavern Days African-American Heritage 291–292 (Alexandria, VA), 274 (Annapolis, MD), 282 Amtrak, 29, 231 Aviation-related museums, African-Americans Anacostia Community Museum, 187–188 Anacostia Community 131 Avoca Handweavers Museum, 131 Andrews AFB, Air Show at, 18 (Annapolis, MD), 283 AnnapolisCOPYRIGHTED (MD), 281, 282 Annapolis (MD), 278–289 MATERIALThe Awakening (sculpture), 220 Banneker Douglass parking, 280 Aztec Garden, 215 Museum, 283–284 traveling to, 278–280 Frederick Douglass National visitor information, 280 Historic Site (Cedar Hill), Annapolis Pottery (Annapolis, abe Ruth Birthplace 182–183 B MD), 283 (Baltimore, MD), 297–298 Mount Vernon slave burial Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Baby Gap, 240 ground, 270 Youth Concert (MD), 281 Baby Gracaddi, 241 special events, 16, 17, 21 Anne Arundel County Fair Babysitters, 41 Afternoon tea, 104, 110, 116 (Annapolis, MD), 281 Backstage, 248 Air and Space Museum Annual Lighted Boat Parade Backstage tours, 253 Store, 243 (Baltimore, MD), 291 15_181966 bindex.qxp 2/22/08 10:29 PM Page 302

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Ballet Theatre of Maryland Black History Month, 17 The Candy Cane City (Annapolis, MD), 280, 281 Bloomingdale’s, 239 (Meadowbrook Recreation Balloon rides, 227 Blue Ridge Mountains, 224 Center), 217 Balloons, 236 Blues Alley, 262 Capital Crescent Trail, 221–222 Balloons Unlimited, 227 Blue Sky Puppet Theatre, 264 Capitol, U.S., 25, 165–169 Baltimore (MD), 289–300 Boat House, 202 Visitor Center, 168–169 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Boating, 223 Capitol Hill, 54 Museum (Baltimore, MD), 292 Boat rides, 227 accommodations, 66–70 Baltimore Book Festival (MD), Boat tours and cruises, restaurants, 94–98 291 228–230 Capitol Steps, 254–255 Baltimore Maritime Museum Annapolis (MD), 280, 282, 284 Capitol switchboard, 11 (MD), 292 Baltimore (MD), 299 Carillon Concerts, 261 Baltimore Museum of Art (MD), canal boat rides, 198, 227 Carousels, 230 292 ferry rides, 229–230 Car rentals, 29, 60 Baltimore Museum of Industry Georgetown, 198 Cartoon Cuts, 242 (MD), 292, 294 Mount Vernon, 269 Car travel, 28–29, 58, 60 Baltimore Orioles, 266 Old Town Alexandria (VA), 274 Cathedral Choir Evensong, 162 Baltimore Ravens, 265 Bookstores, 236–238 Cedar Hill (Frederick Douglass Baltimore-Washington Borders, 236, 264 National Historic Site), International Airport (BWI), Borders for Kids (North 182–183 22–23, 25, 27, 28 Bethesda, MD), 236–237, 264 Cellphones, 38 B&O Railroad Station Museum Botanical gardens. See Gardens Chain Bridge, 224 (Ellicott City), 189–190 Bowie Toy Co. (Annapolis, MD), Cheetah Conservation Station, Banneker Douglass Museum 283 146, 148 (Annapolis, MD), 283–284 Bread & Chocolate, 104 Cheetah Science Facility, 148 Barnes & Noble, 236 Brookside Gardens, 207, 210 Cherry Blossom Festival, The Barns of Wolf Trap (Vienna, Bucket shops, 24 National, 16, 18, 219 VA), 262 Bureau of Engraving and Cherry trees in bloom, 211 Barston’s Child’s Play, 249 Printing, 25, 170–171 Chesapeake Bay, 224 Baskin-Robbins, 116 Burke Lake Park (Fairfax Chesapeake Children’s Museum , 207 Station, VA), 230, 231 (Annapolis, MD), 284 B. Dalton, 236 Burlington Coat Factory, 242 Chevy Chase, accommodations, Beadazzled, 243 Business hours, 41 84–85 Bed & breakfasts (B&Bs), 66. Bus travel, 30, 57–58 The Chevy Chase Pavilion (MD), See also Accommodations from the airports, 27 243 Bellini Juvenile Designer Butler’s Orchard (Germantown, Chick and Ruth’s Delly Furniture (Rockville, MD), MD), 231 (Annapolis, MD), 283 242 Butterfly Garden, 141 Children’s Chapel (National Ben & Jerry’s, 98, 119 Buy Buy Baby (Rockville, MD), Cathedral), 162 Benetton Kids, 241 242 Children’s Concert, 261 Bethesda (MD) Children’s Garden (Brookside accommodations, 83–84 Gardens), 207 restaurants, 116–119 Cabin John Ice Rink, 225 The Children’s Theatre, 255 Bethesda Metro Center, skating Cabin John Regional Park Children’s Theatre in the rink at, 225 (Rockville, MD), 231 Woods, 258 Big Planet Comics, 238 Calendar of kids’ favorite Child’s Colonial Christmas Big Wheel Bikes, 222, 248 events (Annapolis, MD), 282 Bike the Sites, 222 Alexandria (VA), 272, 274 Chinese New Year Parade, 17 Biking, 221–223. See also Annapolis (MD), 280–282 Chocolate Chocolate, 104 specific parks Baltimore (MD), 290–291 Christmas, special events, C&O Canal Towpath, 210 Washington, D.C., 16–22 22, 282, 291 rentals, 222 Campgrounds, 89–90 Christmas Lights Parade Billy Goat Trail, 224 Canal boat rides, 198, 227 (Annapolis, MD), 282 Birthday greetings from the C&O Canal National Historic Christmas Toy Soldier Show president, 163 Park, 210 (Annapolis, MD), 282 Bishop’s Garden (National canal boat rides, 198, 227 The Circulator, 56, 58 Cathedral), 162 hiking, 224 Citysand (Baltimore, MD), 291 Bison Bridge, 205 ice skating, 225 Civil War Living History Day, 19 Black Family Reunion C&O Canal Towpath, 222 Classical music, 260–261 Celebration, 21 15_181966 bindex.qxp 2/22/08 10:29 PM Page 303

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Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Department of State Diplomatic Fairfax Station Railroad Turkey Run (McLean,VA), 221 Reception Rooms, 171–172 Museum (Fairfax Station, VA), Climate, 14 Department stores, 238–239 190 Cold Stone Creamery, 116 Disabilities, travelers with, Fairy Godmother, 237, 264 College Park Airport Open 35–37 Family travel, 35 House and Air Fair Discount passes, 55–56 Farmers’ markets, 240 (Maryland), 20 Discover Annapolis Tours (MD), Farms, 221 College Park Aviation Museum, 282 Farm tours (Montgomery 188 Discovery Creek Children’s County, MD), 20 Colonial Fair (Alexandria, VA), Museum (Glen Echo, MD), , 212 274 190 Fashion Centre at Pentagon Comic books, 238 Doctors, 42 City (Arlington, VA), 243 Commissioning Week Douglass, Frederick Fashions, 240–242 (Annapolis, MD), 287 National Historic Site (Cedar Fax machines, 47 Cone E’ Island, 105 Hill), 182–183 Federal Bureau of Investigation Congress bells, 175 Tour, 62 (FBI), 169–170 Connecticut Avenue, 53 Downtown, 54 Fells Point Funfest (Baltimore, Consolidators, 24 accommodations, 73–77 MD), 291 Constellation, USS (Baltimore, restaurants, 102–104 Ferry rides, 229–230 MD), 298–299 Drilling Tennis and Golf Shop, Festival of American , 53 249 Folklife, 19 Constitution Day Drinking laws, 42 Festival of Music and Lights, 22 Commemoration, 20 Driving safety, 35 Fiesta D.C., 20 , 204, Drugstores, 42 Filene Center II, 258 210–211 Dubliner, 262 Films, 262–264 Consulates, 42–43 , 200 Films on the Vern, 263 Convention Center Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, 211 First Night Alexandria (VA), 274 accommodations, 70–72 Dupont Circle, 54–55 First Night Annapolis (MD), 282 restaurants, 98–102 accommodations, 77–78 Fishing, 223–224 Convention Center/Penn restaurants, 110–113 Fit to a Tee, 250 Quarter, 54 Dupont Circle Park, 211 Flag Day (Baltimore, MD), 291 Corcoran Gallery of Art, Fleet Feet, 248 177–178 Fletcher’s Boat House Fall Family Day, 21 E.a. kids, 242 bike rentals, 222 store, 246 Eastern Market, 240 boating, 223 Crafts, 233, 236 Eastern Market Street fishing, 224 Credit cards, 30 Festival, 18 Flower Mart (National lost or stolen, 44 , 211, 227 Cathedral), 162 The Crypt (U.S. Capitol), 167 Egg Roll, Easter (White Foggy Bottom, 55 Currency, 41 House), 18 accommodations, 80–81 Customs regulations, 41–42 Electricity, 42 restaurants, 104–105 Ellicott City (B&O Railroad Foggy Bottom Metro, 201 Station Museum), 189–190 Folger Consort, 176 Dance Concert (Annapolis, Embassies and consulates, Folger Library, Open House, 21 MD), 280 42–43 Folger Shakespeare Library, 176 Dance performances, 258–260 Emergencies, 43 Folger Theatre, 255 Dance Place, 258–259 Enid A. Haupt Victorian Garden, Food courts, best, 8 DAR Museum, 187 130, 152–153, 211–212 Ford’s Theatre, 183, 255 Davis Planetarium (Baltimore, Entertainment, 251–266 Fort McHenry (Baltimore, MD), MD), 296 tickets, 251–253 291 Dawn Price Baby, 241 Entry requirements, 13–14 Fort McHenry National D.C. Ducks, 229 , steps immortal- Monument and Historic DC United, 265 ized in, 200 Shrine (Baltimore, MD), 294 D.C. Visitor Information Museum and Historic Center, 49 Site (Alexandria, VA), 275 D.C. Youth Orchestra, 260 Fairfax Ballet, 259 Fountain (Dupont Circle), 204 Debit cards, 30 Fairfax Choral Society, 260 Fourth of July, Baltimore (MD), Dentists, 42 Fairfax Ice Arena, 225 291 Department of Interior Fourth of July Celebration Museum, 171 (Annapolis, MD), 281 15_181966 bindex.qxp 2/22/08 10:29 PM Page 304

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Francis Scott Key Park, 212 Gen. Jubal A. Early (ferry), 229 Health insurance, 32–33 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Georgetown, 55 Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden Memorial, 155–156, 203 accommodations, 78–80 (Annapolis, MD), 286 Frederick Douglass National getting to, 56, 58 Herb Cottage (National Historic Site (Cedar Hill), restaurants, 105–110 Cathedral), 162 182–183 walking tour, 197–202 Heurich Mansion, 204 Frederick Douglass Tour, 62 Georgetown Metro Hiking, 224 Free activities, 132–133 Connection, 58 Hirshhorn Museum and Freedom (statue), 169 The Georgetown Paper Store, Sculpture Garden, 133–134 Free entertainment, 252 236 store, 246 Freer Gallery of Art, 131–133 , 200–201 Historic Alexandria Antiques store, 246 George Washington: Pioneer Show (VA), 274 FreshFarm Market, 240 Farmer (Mount Vernon), 270 Historic Annapolis Foundation Full of Beans, 241 George Washington Memorial (MD), 283 Furniture and accessories, 242 Parkway, 222 History museums, 182–187 Glen Echo Park, 259 Baltimore (MD), 292, 294 Glen Echo Park Dentzel Holiday Celebration, the Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Carousel (MD), 230 Smithsonian’s, 22 (Alexandria, VA), 275 Glover Archbold Park, 212 Holidays, 16, 43 Gaithersburg (MD), restaurant, Goddard Space Flight Center Homestead Gardens 119 Visitor Center (Greenbelt, (Davidsonville, MD), 231 The Gallery (Baltimore, MD), MD), 190–191 Hope Diamond, 143, 144 295 Golf, 217 Horseback riding, 217 Gardens, 207–215, 218–219 miniature, 226 Hospitals, 43 Alexandria, VA, 272 Government Printing Office Hotels, 39–40, 64–90. See also Bishop’s Garden (National Bookstore (GPO), 237 Accommodations Index Cathedral), 162 Grand Illumination (Annapolis, Alexandria (VA), 87–88, 276 Brookside Gardens, 207, 210 MD), 282 Annapolis (MD), 287–288 Constitution Gardens, Grant, Ulysses S., Equestrian Baltimore (MD), 299–300 210–211 Statue of, 220 best bets, 6–7 Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Great Beginnings, 242 Capitol Hill, 66–70 211 Greater Washington Soap Box Convention Center, 70–72 Enid A. Haupt Victorian Derby, 19 downtown, 73–77 Garden, 130, 152–153, Great Falls Tavern Museum, Dupont Circle, 77–78 211–212 210 Foggy Bottom, 80–81 Green Spring Gardens Park, Great Seats, 252 Georgetown, 78–80 212–213 Greek Fall Festival, 21 information and reservations, Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden The Greenhouse (National 65–66 (Annapolis, MD), 286 Cathedral), 162 Maryland suburbs, 83–86 Kahlil Gibran Memorial Green Spring Gardens Park, money-saving tips, 64–65 Garden, 213 212–213 pools, 226 Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Guild of Professional Tour Upper Northwest, 82–83 Gardens, 213 Guides, 196 Virginia suburbs, 86–89 Mary Livingston Ripley House Gallery (U.S. Capitol), Garden, 214 168 National Arboretum, 214–215 Häagen-Dazs, 98 Hudson Trail Outfitters, 249 OAS Building/Aztec Garden, Hains Point, 224 Hurricane Harbor, 267–268 215 Haircuts, 242 Tulip Library, 217–218 Hair Cuttery, 242 U.S. Botanic Garden, 218–219 Halloween Concert (Annapolis, Ice cream Fall Garden MD), 281 Bethesda, MD, 119 Tour, 21 H&M, 238–239 Capitol Hill, 98 White House Garden Tour, 18 Hands On Science Center, Convention Center, 98 William Paca House and 139–140 Foggy Bottom, 105 Gardens (Annapolis, MD), Harbor Cruises (Baltimore, Georgetown, 109–110, 201, 285 MD), 299 202 Gargoyle’s Den (National Harborplace (Baltimore, MD), Upper Northwest, 116 Cathedral), 162 295 Ice skating, 225 Gasoline, 43 Hayrides, 230–231 IKEA (College Park, MD), 242 Gay and lesbian travelers, 37 Health concerns, 33–34 15_181966 bindex.qxp 2/22/08 10:29 PM Page 305

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ImaginAsia Family Programs, Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Lincoln, Abraham, Birthday, 17 132–133, 152 Gardens, 213 , 155, 204 Imagination Stage, 256 Kennedy, John F. Lincoln Museum, 183 IMAX Theater gravesite of, 160 Live! on Woodrow Wilson Maryland Science Center residence, 201 Plaza, 252 (Baltimore), 296 Kennedy Center for the Living History Day (Alexandria, National Air and Space Performing Arts, 253 VA), 275 Museum, 135, 263 Holiday Celebrations, 22 The Lockheed Martin IMAX National Museum of Natural Open House Arts Festival, 21 Theater at the Air and Space History, 143–144, 263 Performances for Young Museum, 135, 263 Immigration and customs Audiences, 256 (sculpture), 221 clearance, 25 Kid’s Closet, 241 Lord & Taylor, 239 Inauguration Day, 17 Kids’ Farm (National Zoological Lost and found, 44 Independence Day Park), 149 Lost-luggage insurance, 33 Celebrations, 19–20 Kids Foot Locker, 248 Lunchbreak (sculpture), 221 Indian Craft Shop, 171, 233 KidShip Sailing School In-line skating, 225 (Annapolis, MD), 283 Inner Harbor (Baltimore, MD), King, Martin Luther, Jr., Macy’s, 239 289 Birthday, 16 Madame Tussauds, 187 Insurance, 32–33 Kite Festival, Smithsonian, 17 Magazines, 45 International Children’s Kite flying, 225–226 Mail, 44–45 Festival, 20 Kites, 243 Main arteries and streets, International Spy Museum, Korean War Veterans Memorial, 52–53 183–184 161, 203 The Mall, 55 Internet and e-mail access, Kramerbooks & Afterwords, Malls, 243–245 38–39 237 Itineraries, suggested, 122–128 Kron Chocolatier, 116 (sculpture), 221 for toddlers, 122–123 Krop’s Crops (Great Falls, VA), Maps, 246 for 6- to 8-year-olds, 123, 126 231 Marine Corps Friday Evening for 8- to 10-year-olds, 126 Kunta Kinte Festival Parades, 261 for preteens, 126–128 (Annapolis, MD), 281 Marine Corps War Memorial, 160 Mariner Sailing School Jack’s Boats, 223 Labor Day Concert, 20 (Alexandria, VA), 226 Jefferson, Thomas Lady Bird Johnson Park, 213 Martz Gold Line/Gray Line Birthday, 18 Lafayette Square, 213–214 Sightseeing Tours, 195 Memorial, 153, 203 Lake Fairfax Carousel (Reston, Maryland Avenue (Annapolis, Jewelry and beads, 243 VA), 230 MD), 283 John F. Kennedy Center for the Lanham (MD), accommodations, Maryland Ballooning, 227 Performing Arts, 253 85–86 Maryland Federation of Art Holiday Celebrations, 22 The Lansburgh Eagle Gallery (Annapolis, MD), 283 Open House Arts Festival, 21 (sculpture), 220 Maryland General Assembly, Performances for Young Lansburgh Theatre, 257 Opening Day of (Annapolis, Audiences, 256 Larry’s Cookies, 98 MD), 280 The Johnson IMAX Theater at Laundry and dry cleaning, 44 Maryland Hall for the Creative the Natural History Museum, Lee, Robert E., birthday of, 272 Arts (near Annapolis, MD), 143–144, 263 Lee District Park Carousel 285 Jubal Early (ferry), 229–230 (Alexandria, VA), 230 Maryland Festival Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Lee-Fendall House (Alexandria, (Annapolis, MD), 281 (Lothian, MD), 284–285 VA), 17, 275–276 Maryland Science Center Julia Child’s kitchen, 139 Leesburg (VA), 230 (Baltimore, MD), 296 Juneteenth Jubilee, 19 Leesburg Animal Park (VA), 230 Maryland Shuttle and Sedan, 26 Legal aid, 44 Maryland State House Lelawi Theater, 141 (Annapolis, MD), 285 Kahlil Gibran Memorial L’Enfant, Pierre, 52, 156, 172 Maryland suburbs Garden, 213 gravesite of, 160 accommodations, 83–86 Kalorama House and Embassy Lexington Market (Baltimore, restaurants, 116–120 Tour, 186 MD), 295 shopping, 239–240 Kayaking, 223 , 172–173 Maryland Youth Ballet (MYB), store, 246 259 15_181966 bindex.qxp 2/22/08 10:29 PM Page 306

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The Maryland Zoo (Baltimore, aviation-related, 187–188 National Museum of Natural MD), 294 history, 182–187 History, 141–145 Mary Livingston Ripley Garden, science, 134–137, 141–145, gift shops, 247 214 190–193 store, 247 Massachusetts Avenue, 53 Museum stores, 246 National Museum of the Matthew Hayes (water taxi), Music, 260–262 American Indian, 140–141 228 blues, country, folk and jazz, National Museum of Women in , 244 262 the Arts (NMWA), 181 Meadowbrook Recreation classical, 260–261 store, 247 Center (The Candy Cane military band concerts, National Portrait Gallery, City), 217 261–262 150–152 Medical insurance, 32–33 National Postal Museum, 145 Medical requirements for store, 247 entry, 13–14 National Air and Space National Symphony Orchestra Memorial Amphitheater, 157 Museum, 134–137 (NSO), 260 Memorial Day Ceremonies, 19 store, 246 National Zoological Park, Memorial Day Concert, 18–19 National Aquarium (Baltimore, 145–149 Memorial Day Parade MD), 191, 296–297 store, 237, 247 (Annapolis, MD), 281 National Arboretum, 214–215 Nature centers, 219–220 Memorials, war, 157–161 National Archives, 176–177 Navy football games Merry Tuba Christmas store, 246 (Annapolis, MD), 281 (Baltimore, MD), 291 National Bonsai Collection, 214 Navy Way Boot Camp Metro, 26 , (Annapolis, MD), 287 Metropolitan Ballet Theatre 174–176 Neighborhoods, 54–55 (MBT), 259 store, 246 Neiman Marcus, 239 Metrorail (Metro), 56–57 National Capital Barbecue , 160 Military band concerts, Battle, 19 New Carrollton (MD), train ride 261–262 National Cathedral, 161–163 to, 231 Military Band Concert Series, Flower Mart, 18 New Carrollton Station 261 National Cherry Blossom (Lanham, MD), 29 Millennium Stage, 252 Festival, 16, 18, 219 New Hampshire Toy Attic, 187 Miniature golf, 226 National Christmas Tree Newman Street Playground Mini Golf Course, 226 Lighting and Pageant of (Annapolis, MD), 285 Miss Christin, 228, 274 Peace, 22 Newseum, 193–194 Monday’s Child (Alexandria, National Diving Center, 249 Newspapers and magazines, VA), 274 , 45, 247–248 Money matters, 30–32 178–181 Newsroom, 247–248 Montgomery County Airpark, Sculpture Garden, 220–221 New Year’s Eve Extravaganza 188 ice-skating rink in, 225 (Baltimore, MD), 291 , 214 store, 247 Nightingale II (riverboat), 228 Monuments, presidential, National Geographic Museum 94th Aero Squadron, 188 153–157 at Explorers Hall, 191–192 NMWA (National Museum of walking tour, 202–204 National Geographic Society, Women in the Arts), 181 Mosaic Dragon Garden and store, 247 Nordstrom, 238 Conservatories (Brookside National Law Enforcement Now This!, 256 Gardens), 210 Officers Memorial The Nutcracker, 259, 260, 282 Mount Vernon, 62, 269–271 (sculpture), 221 Mount Vernon Children’s The , carousel, Community Theatre, 256 230 OAS Building/Aztec Garden, Movies, 262–264 National Museum of African 215 Mrs. Field’s, 109 Art, 137–138, 263 Odyssey (riverboat-restaurant), Museum and Sports Legends at store, 247 229 Camden (Baltimore, MD), National Museum of American Old Guard Museum, 160 297–298 History, 138–140 Old Post Office, 175 Museums store, 247 The Old Post Office Pavilion, art, 177–182 The National Museum of Crime 244, 257 the Smithsonian & Punishment, 123 Old Senate Chamber (U.S. Institution, 131–134, National Museum of Health Capitol), 168 137–138, 150–153 and Medicine, 192 Old Stone House, 184, 198 15_181966 bindex.qxp 2/22/08 10:29 PM Page 307

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Old Supreme Court Chamber Montrose Park, 214 Renwick Gallery, 150 (U.S. Capitol), 168 Rawlins Park, 215 store, 247 Old Town Alexandria (VA), , 215, 217 Restaurants, cafés, and snacks, 271–278 , 219 91–121 accommodations, 87–88 Passports, 13, 45 Adams Morgan, 113–114 restaurants, cafés, and snacks, Pearl, 233 afternoon tea, 104, 110, 116 276–278 Peirce Mill and Barn, 215 Alexandria (VA), 276–278 Old Town Christmas , 52–53 Annapolis (MD), 288 Candlelight Tours , 25, 173 Baltimore (MD), 300 (Alexandria, VA), 22, 274 Pentagon Lagoon, 224 best bets, 7–9 Old Town Trolley, 62–63 People’s Christmas Tree Capitol Hill, 94–98 Old Town Trolley Tour, 194–195 Lighting, 22 Convention Center, 98–102 Olmsted Walk, 146 Performing-arts supplies, 248 by cuisine, 92–94 Olsson’s Books & Records, Pershing Park Ice Rink, 225 downtown, 102–104 237–238 (“The House Dupont Circle, 110–113 O. Orkin Insect Zoo, 142 Where Lincoln Died”), 183 Foggy Bottom, 104–105 Opera Institute for Young Petrol, 43 Georgetown, 105–110, 198, Singers, 261 Phillips Collection, 181–182 200, 201 Organized tours, 194–196 store, 247 International Spy Museum, Annapolis (MD), 282–283 Picnic fare and spots, 217 184 boat, 228–230 best, 9 Madison Building, 172 Annapolis (MD), 280, Pilgrim Observation Gallery Maryland suburbs, 116–120 282, 284 (National Cathedral), 162 National Gallery of Art, 180 Baltimore (MD), 299 Pirate Adventures on the National Museum of canal boat rides, Chesapeake (Annapolis, MD), American History, 139 198, 227 285–286 National Zoological Park, 149 ferry rides, 229–230 Planetarium price categories, 91–92 Georgetown, 198 Albert Einstein, 135, 262–263 riverboat-restaurants, 229 Mount Vernon, 269 Davis (Baltimore, MD), 296 Smithsonian American Art Old Town Alexandria Plaza Artist Materials, 233 Museum (SAAM), 152 (VA), 274 Politics and Prose, 238 Supreme Court, 174 Old Town Alexandria (VA), Port Discovery (Baltimore, MD), Upper Northwest, 114–116 272, 274 298 Virginia suburbs, 120–121 Oriole Park at Camden Yards Post offices, 45 Restrooms, 48 (Baltimore, MD), 297 (Prince William, the Smithsonian Institution, Outdoor activities, 207–231. VA), 244 130 See also Gardens; Parks Potomac Paddlesports, 223 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Oxon Hill Farm (MD), 221 Potomac Riverboat Company, Bailey Circus, 17 269 Robert E. Lee’s Birthday Potomac Spirit (riverboat), Bash, 16 Package tours, 39 228, 269 Rock Creek Horse Center, 217 Packing tips, 15–16 Pratt Street Pavilion Rock Creek Nature Center, Pandas, 146 (Baltimore, MD), 295 192–193, 220 Paramount’s Kings Dominion Prescription medications, 34 Rock Creek Park, 215, 217, 222, (Doswell, VA), 268 The president, birthday greet- 224, 226–227 Parks, 207–215, 219 ings from, 163 Rock Creek Park Day, 21 Battery Kemble Park, 207 Presidential monuments, Rockville (MD), 120 C&O Canal National Historic 153–157 Rod ‘N Reel, 224 Park, 210 The Puppet Co., 264 Ronald Reagan Washington Dupont Circle Park, 211 Puppet shows, 264 National Airport (Reagan East Potomac Park, 211 National), 23, 25–28 Farragut Square, 212 Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, Francis Scott Key Park, 212 Ramer’s Shoes, 248 Memorial, 155–156, 203 Glover Archbold Park, 212 Ramsay House Visitors Center Roosevelt, Theodore, Green Spring Gardens Park, (Alexandria, VA), 271–272 Birthday, 21 212–213 Rawlins Park, 215 Rose Window (National Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Red Cross Waterfront Festival Cathedral), 162 Gardens, 213 (Alexandria, VA), 272 Rotary Crab Feast (Annapolis, Lady Bird Johnson Park, 213 Renaissance Festival MD), 281 Lafayette Square, 213–214 (Crownsville, MD), 20 Round House Theatre, 257 15_181966 bindex.qxp 2/22/08 10:29 PM Page 308

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Ruth, Babe, Birthplace The Smithsonian Institution, Stargazing, at Rock Creek Park, (Baltimore, MD), 297–298 128–153 215 Anacostia Community Star-Spangled Banner, original, Museum, 131 140 Safety, 34–35, 46 Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (of Star-Spangled Banner Flag Sailing, 226, 282 Asian and Near Eastern House (Baltimore, MD), 298 St. Patrick’s Day (Alexandria, Art), 152–153 Statuary Hall (U.S. Capitol), 165 VA), 272 Arts & Industries Building, 131 Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, St. Patrick’s Day Parades, 17 Freer Gallery of Art, 131–133 136–137 Saks Fifth Avenue (Chevy Hirshhorn Museum and Story hours, 264 Chase, MD), 240 Sculpture Garden, 133–134 Street food, 95 Sales tax, 233 Information Center in the Streets, main, 52–53 Saturday Morning at the Castle, 130–131 Suburbs. See Maryland National, 257 Kite Festival, 17 suburbs; Virginia suburbs Scenic promenade, National Air and Space Subway (Metro), 56–57 Georgetown, 198 Museum, 134–137 Sugarloaf ‘s Autumn Crafts Science museums, 134–137, National Museum of African Festival, 22 141–145, 190–193 Art, 137–138 Sullivan’s Art Supplies, 233 Baltimore (MD), 296 National Museum of Sullivan’s Toy Store, 233, 249 Scottish Christmas Walk, 22 American History, 138–140 Summer Serenade Concert Screen on the Green, 263–264 National Museum of Natural Series (Annapolis, MD), 281 Sculpture, outdoor, 220–221 History, 141–145 Sunday Traditions Workshops, Sculpture Garden National Museum of the 178 Hirshhorn Museum and, American Indian, 140–141 Sunset Parade, 261–262 133–134 National Portrait Gallery, Super Shuttle, 25–27 National Gallery of Art, 150–152 Supreme Court, 173–174 180, 220 National Postal Museum, 145 Susan Campbell Memorial Park Security procedures, 25 National Zoological Park, (Annapolis, MD), 282 Senior travel, 29, 37 145–149 Sweets (cookies, candy and ice Shakespeare, William, Renwick Gallery, 150 cream) Birthday, 18 restrooms, 130 Bethesda, MD, 119 Shakespeare Free for All, 257 Smithsonian American Art Capitol Hill, 98 Shakespeare Theatre, 257–258 Museum (SAAM), 150–152 Convention Center, 102 Shoes, 248 Smithsonian Institution downtown, 104 Shopping, 232–250 Building (“the Castle”), 130 Foggy Bottom, 105 Annapolis (MD), 283 Smithsonian Young Associate Georgetown, 109–110, 201, Georgetown, 200–201 Program, 130 202 neighborhoods for, 232 Smoking, 46 Upper Northwest, 116 sales tax, 233 Snyder’s Bootery (Annapolis, Swimming, 226 store hours, 232–233 MD), 283 The Shops at Georgetown Park, South Buffet Room (Dirksen 244 Senate Office Building), 171 Taxes, 46 Shops at Mount Vernon, 271 Souvenir City, 250 Taxis, 60 Shuttle Shop and Museum Gift Spaceship Earth Garden from the airports, 27 Shop, 136 (Brookside Gardens), 210 Telegraph and telex services, 47 Sidney Harman Hall, 257 Space Window (National Telephone numbers, useful, 48 Sights and attractions. See also Cathedral), 162 Telephones, 37–38, 46–47 Museums; The Smithsonian Spectator sports, 265–266 Temperatures, average, 14 Institution Spirit of Mount Vernon Tennis, 217, 226–227 top attractions by age group, (riverboat), 269 Textile Museum, 206 127 Spirit of Washington Thanksgiving Parade Silver Spring (MD), restaurant, (riverboat), 228 (Baltimore, MD), 291 120 Sports gear, 248–249 Theater, 253–258 Six Flags America (Largo, MD), Spy Museum, International, Theme parks, 267–268 267–268 183–184 Theodore Roosevelt Island, Ski Center, 249 Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary 217, 224 SmarTrip, 58 Museum (Alexandria, VA), Thomas , Smithsonian American Art 276 153 Museum (SAAM), 150–152 Thomas Sweet, 109–110 15_181966 bindex.qxp 2/22/08 10:29 PM Page 309

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Thompson’s, 222 (Vienna, Visitor information, 11–12, Thompson’s Boat Center (Rock VA), 245 49, 52 Creek Park), 215, 217, 223 Annapolis (MD), 280 Three Centuries Tours Baltimore (MD), 290 (Annapolis, MD), 283 Garrison Day getting the kids interested, 12 Ticketmaster, 251, 252 (Alexandria, VA), 274 Voice of America, 194 TICKETplace, 244, 251 Union Station, 29, 245 , 202, 223 Upper Northwest Time zone, 47 accommodations, 82–83 Walking tours Tipping, 47 restaurants, 114–116 guided, 195–196 Toilets, 48 Upton Hill Regional Park self-guided, 197–206 Tomb of the Unknowns, 157 Miniature Golf (Arlington, Dupont Circle, 204–206 Top Centre Ticket Service, 252 VA), 226 Georgetown, 197–202 Top of the World Observation Urban Outfitters, 241 monuments, 202–204 Level (Baltimore, MD), 298 U.S. Army Band’s 1812 Walsh McLean House, 205 Torpedo Factory Art Center Overture, 20 War Between the States Chili (Alexandria, VA), 236, 271, U.S. Botanic Garden, 218–219 Cookoff (Alexandria, VA), 274 276 U.S. Capitol, 25, 165–169 War memorials, 157–161 Tour D.C., 195 Visitor Center, 168–169 Warren M. Robbins Library, 138 Tour de Force, 195 U.S. Holocaust Memorial Washington, D.C. Convention Tourist information, 11–12, Museum, 184–186 and Tourism Corporation, 49, 52 store, 186, 247 12, 16, 36, 37, 65 Annapolis (MD), 280 U.S. National Arboretum, 224 Washington, George Baltimore (MD), 290 U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis, Birthday, 17, 272 getting the kids interested, 12 MD), 286–287 Mount Vernon, 269–270 Tourmobile, 60–62, 194 U.S. Naval Observatory, 193 Washington Area Bicyclist Tours, organized, 194–196 U.S. Navy Band Holiday Association (WABA), 222 Annapolis (MD), 282–283 Concert, 22 The Washington Ballet, boat, 228–230 U.S. Navy Birthday Concert, 21 259–260 Annapolis (MD), 280, U.S. Navy Memorial & Visitor Washington by Night tour, 62 282, 284 Center, 189 The Washington Capitals, 265 Baltimore (MD), 299 U.S. Navy Museum, 188–189 Washington Dulles canal boat rides, 198, U.S. Sailboat and Powerboat International Airport (Dulles), 227 Shows (Annapolis, MD), 281 22–23, 25–27, 188 ferry rides, 229–230 USS Constellation (Baltimore, Washington Flyer Shuttle, Georgetown, 198 MD), 298–299 27, 28 Mount Vernon, 269 , 198 Old Town Alexandria , (VA), 274 Valley Mill Kayak School, 25, 156–157, 202 Old Town Alexandria (VA), 223 Washington National 272, 274 Verizon Center, 252 Cathedral, 161–163 Toys, 249–250 Veterans’ Day Ceremonies, Flower Mart, 18 Toy Soldier Show (Annapolis, 21–22 Washington National Opera’s MD), 281 Vienna (VA) Opera Camp for Kids, 261 Toys “R” Us, 250 accommodations, 88–89 Washington Nationals, Train rides, 231 restaurants, 121 265–266 Train travel, 29–30 Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington Performing Arts from the airports, 27 161, 204 Society (WPAS), 253, 261 Transportation, 55–63 Vietnam Women’s Memorial, The Washington Post, 52 Traveler’s Aid Society 204 printing plant tours, 194 International, 43 Virginia Ballet Company, 259 Washington Redskins, 265 Traveler’s checks, 30–32 Virginia Scottish Games Washington Sailing Marina, Traveling to the U.S., 22–30 (Alexandria, VA), 272, 274 226 Travel insurance, 32–33 Virginia Scottish Games Washington Walks, 195 Tree Top Kids, 238, 250, 264 (Delaplane, VA), 20 Washington Wizards, 265 Trip-cancellation insurance, 32 Virginia suburbs Waterfront Park (Alexandria, Trover Shop, 236 accommodations, 86–89 VA), 274 T-shirts, 250 restaurants, 120–121 Watermark Cruises (Annapolis, Tulip Library, 217–218 Visas, 13, 48 MD), 284 Twilight Tattoo, 262 15_181966 bindex.qxp 2/22/08 10:29 PM Page 310

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Weather, 14 Woodrow Wilson House Four Points by Sheraton Weather forecasts, 48 Museum, 186–187, 205 Washington D.C. Downtown, Western Union, 44 World War II Memorial, 70–71 Westfield Shoppingtown 161, 202 The Four Seasons, 6, 79–80 Montgomery (Bethesda, MD), Wreath-laying ceremonies, 19 Grand Hyatt at Washington 245 The Wright Place Food Court, Convention Center, 7 West Potomac Park, 219 137 Grand Hyatt Washington, Wexner Language Center, 186 73–74 Wheaton Ice Rink, 225 The Helix, 6 Wheaton Regional Park (MD), Zoos Holiday Inn Chevy Chase, 85 231 The Maryland Zoo (Baltimore, Holiday Inn National Airport Whistler, James McNeill, MD), 294 (Arlington, VA), 86 131–132 National Zoological Park, Hostelling International- The White House, 163–165 145–149 Washington, D.C., 6, 72 Easter Egg Roll, 18 O. Orkin Insect Zoo, 142 Hotel George, 67 Fall Garden Tour, 21 Hotel Harrington, 6, 76–77 Garden Tour, 18 Hotel Helix, 7, 77–78 security procedures, 25 ACCOMMODATIONS Hotel Monaco Alexandria (VA), Visitor Center, 16, 49, 163 Annapolis Marriott Waterfront 7, 87–88, 276 Whole Foods, 77, 79 (MD), 287 Hyatt Regency Bethesda, 84 Why Not? (Alexandria, VA), Aquia Pines Camp Resort Hyatt Regency Washington, 242, 274 (Stafford, VA), 89–90 67, 70 Wi-Fi access, 38 Best Western Capital Beltway JW Marriott, 6, 74 William Paca House and (Lanham, MD), 85 L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, Gardens (Annapolis, MD), Carlyle Suites, 78 6, 7, 74–75 285 Cherry Hill Park (College Park, Morrison-Clark Historic Hotel, Wilson, Woodrow, House MD), 90 7, 71–72 Museum, 186–187, 205 Crowne Plaza Hotel Omni Shoreham Hotel, Wilson Bridge, 224 Washington National Airport 6, 7, 82–83 Windsurfing, 226 (Arlington, VA), 86 Park Promenade, 70 , 53 Days Inn (Baltimore, MD), 299 The Quincy, 75–76 shopping, 200, 201 Doubletree Guest Suites Renaissance Harborplace Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Washington, DC, 80–81 (Baltimore, MD), 299 Performing Arts, 258 Embassy Suites at the Chevy Scotlaur Inn (Annapolis, MD), Women in Military Service for Chase Pavilion, 82 287 America Memorial, 160 Embassy Suites Crystal City Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Woodend Sanctuary of (Arlington, VA), 86 Corner (Vienna, VA), 89 Audubon Naturalist Society Embassy Suites Tysons Corner Washington Suites (Chevy Chase, MD), 219 (Vienna, VA), 88–89 Georgetown, 6, 81