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In addition to Washington's many national monuments
and federal buildings, the museum-goer will find that many museums
and galleries, located throughout the city, have distinctive collections. |
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Tourmobile, the only commercial sightseeing service federally authorized to operate on the National Mall, offers narrated tours with stops at Smithsonian museums, major memorials and monuments, government and historic buildings. |
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Fees include the option of getting on and off at any stop for the duration of the ticket. |
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1.866.874.2330; 202.874.2330 or 202.874.3188 (tape) |
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No tours at this time
202.324.3447 (tape); 202.324.1016 (TTY) |
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202.416.8340 (voice); 202.416.8524 (TTY) |
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202.707.5458 (tape); 202.707.9956 (TTY) |
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202.357.5450 (voice); 301.837.0482 (TTY) |
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202.737.4215 (tape); 202.737.4215 (TTY) |
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202.225.6827 (tape); 202.224.4049 (TTY) |
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202.619.7275 (tape); 202.426.6841 (tape)
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202.456.7041 (tape); 202.456.2121 (TTY) |
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Passes to congressional sessions or the White House can be arranged
in advance of your trip through your Senator
or Representative. |
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Note: Availability of tours subject to change. Please
call first to confirm. |
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Sampling of Free
Activities |
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Free events often complement Smithsonian exhibitions (ask about such programs at museum information desks.) |
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From October through June, the National Gallery of Art presents Sunday evening concerts in the West Garden Court of the West Building. |
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During warm weather months, outdoor military band concerts can be heard on the Capitol steps and at the Sylvan Theatre on the Washington Monument grounds. |
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Constitution Avenue on the north side of the Mall is the route for parades marking St. Patrick's Day, the Fourth of July, and the Cherry Blossom Festival |
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Bring the day to a memorable close by visiting the dramatically lighted memorials to Jefferson, Lincoln, and Washington. |
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Numerous annual and ethnic celebrations take place near the
National Mall area, such as the Smithsonian
Kite Festival in March, a day-long competition of handmade
entries; and the Smithsonian
Folklife Festival in June/July, 8-10 days of ethnic and
occupational traditions expressed in music, dance, and crafts. |
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