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WASHINGTON
CAPITALS HOCKEY
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The Martin Luther King Memorial
is another must-see in Washington,
D.C. It has a 30-foot statue of Dr.
King as well as a 450-foot long
Inscription Wall, which features
14 quotes from his speeches,
sermons and writings.
Source: thetravelexpert.ie
For a fast-paced game, check out
the Capitals at their home ice
arena, right downtown at the
Capital One Arena. Watch speedy
team captain Alexander Ovechkin
and alternate captain Nicklas
Backstrom soar across the ice while
you cheer on the 2018 Stanley Cup
champions!
Source: fxva.com
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MARTIN LUTHER
KING MEMORIAL
SMITHSONIAN’S
NATIONAL ZOO
Founded in 1889, the Smithsonian’s
National Zoo and Conservation
Biology Institute sits on 163 acres
in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s
Rock Creek Park and is home to
more than 2,100 animals
representing almost 400 different
species.
Source: nationalzoo.si.edu
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ChanGInG OF
ThE GUaRD
although technically in
Virginia and not Washington,
arlington Cemetery is only
a stone’s throw from the
capital and a must do in
Washington, D.C.
Source: thetravelexpert.ie
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TOUR ThE
MOnUMEnTs
aT nIGhT
If you are wondering what to do in
Washington, D.C. at night, a tour
of the monuments is a must – most
are open 24 hours a day. Although
they should be visited by day too,
they are beautifully lit up at night
time and are best seen without
the crowds.
Source: thetravelexpert.ie
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FOUNDING
FARMERS
The award-winning Founding Farmers
flagship restaurant has been a
destination for locals and tourists alike
since it opened in 2008.
Source: wearefoundingfarmers.com
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InTERnaTIOnal
sPY MUsEUM
With interactive exhibitions and installations, the
foremost collection of spy
artifacts in the world, and
first-person accounts from
top intelligence officers and
experts, the International
spy Museum places visitors
in the shoes of the spies.
Source: washington.org
BEN’S
CHILI BOWL
Ben’s Chili Bowl, a Washington D.C.
icon since 1958, offers legendary chili,
half-smokes, and burgers. A mustvisit for locals and tourists alike. After six
decades of Washington, D.C. history, the
Ben’s brand is red hot and is a must-visit
restaurant for anyone visiting the city.
Source: benschilibowl.com
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POTOMAC RIVER
If you are looking for unique things
to do during your stay, why not
go kayaking or canoeing on the
Potomac River.
Source: thetravelexpert.ie
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