The Graybeards - Korean War Veterans Association

Jefferson Memorial
Dedicated to the third President of the U.S. and writer of the
Declaration of Independence. Tidal Basin (South Bank). West
Potomac Park, Washington, D. C.; (202) 426-6841. Daily 8 ammidnight.
FREE. M (Smithsonian)
Korean War Memorial
Serves as a remembrance of those who fought in the Korean
War. Adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial. Daily 24 hours. FREE.
M (Foggy Bottom/GWU).
Library of Congress
Worlds largest library and one of Washington’s most attractively
decorated buildings. 10 First St., SE, Washington, D. C.
20540; (202) 707-5458. Mon-Fri. 8:30 am-9:30 pro; Sat. 8:30
am-6 pm. FREE. M (Capitol South)
Lincoln Memorial
Honors the sixteenth President of the United States and his
courage that preserved the Union through the Civil War West
Potomac Park at 23rd St. NW, Washington, D.C. (202) 426-
6841. Daily 24 hours. Tours, 8 am-midnight. FREE. M (Foggy
Bottom/GWU or Arlington Cemetery).
Marine Corps Memorial, Iwo Jima
The largest cast bronze statue in the world is dedicated to all
Marines who have given their lives since 1775. Marshall Drive,
between Route 50 and Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington,
VA. Daily 24 hours. FREE. M (Rosslyn).
Navy Memorial U.S.
Honors and remembers the men and women who have served
in the U.S. Navy. Includes of the “Lone Sailor” and an
amphitheater that is site for outdoor summer concerts.
Pennsylvania Ave. between 7th & 9th Sts., NW Washington,
D.C.; (202) 737-2300. Mon-Sat 9:30 am-5 pm.; Sun, 12-5 pm.
Admission: only for movie. M (Archives).
Navy Museum
Located at the nations oldest naval facility, the Navy
Museum offers hands-on exhibits from antiaircraft guns to a
submarine room with operating periscopes to the destroyer USS
Barry moored in the harbor. Also changing displays on navalrelated
art. 901 M St., SE, Washington, D.C. 20374; (202) 433-
4882. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat, Sun & holidays, 10 am-5 pm.
FREE. M (Navy Yard).
Old Guard Museum
The story of the oldest U.S. Army Infantry Regiment, from
1784 to present, is told in the only Army museum in the
Washington, D. C. area. Building 249, Sheridan Ave., Fort
Myer, Arlington, Virginia 22211; (703) 696-6670. Mon-Sat, 9
am-4 pm; Sun, 1-4 pm. FREE.
Old Post Office Pavilion
A former city post office, this Romanesque building now
houses restaurants and shops and an observation tower that provides
splendid views of the city. 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW,
Washington , D.C. 20004; (202) 289-4224. Mon-Sat, 10 am-8
pm; Sun, 12-6 pm. FREE. M (Federal Triangle).
Pentagon
Headquarters for the U.S. Department of Defense, this is the
world’s largest office building with 3.7 million square feet covering
583 acres. Arlington, VA 20301; (903) 695-1776. Tours
every half hour, Mon-Fri, 9:30 am-3:30 pm. Photo ID required.
FREE. M (Pentagon).
Union Station
An historic landmark, this restored train station’s lobby is
often used for presidential inaugural celebrations. Still serves as
a functioning passenger rail station and includes shops, movie
theaters and restaurants. 50 Massachusetts Ave., NE,
Washington, D.C. 20002; (202) 298-1908. FREE. M (Union
Station).
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
“The Wall” remembers those who died or remain missing
from the Vietnam conflict. Constitution Ave. between Henry
Bacon Dr. & 21st St., NW Washington, D.C.; (202) 634-1568.
Daily 24 hours. Tours 8 am-midnight. FREE.
Washington National Cathedral
Gothic cathedral is 6th largest in the world. Daily worship
services follow the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer; all
denominations welcome. Mt. Saint Albans, Massachusetts &
Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, D. C. 20016; (202) 537-
6200. Daily 10 am-4:30 pm. FREE (donations accepted)
Washington Monument
Dedicated to the memory of the first President of the United
States and is the tallest masonry structure in the world (555’ 5
3/8”). Elevator takes visitors to observation windows at top.
National Mall at 15th St., NW, Washington, D.C.; (202) 426-
6839 or (202) 426-6841. Daily 9 am-midnight. Timed tickets
distributed at kiosk on grounds of monument.
FREE. M (Smithsonian).
White House
Official residence of the President of the United States since
John Adams. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C.
20500, (202) 456-7041 (tape); (202) 208-1631; (202) 456-2121
(TTY). Tue-Sat. Tickets for guided tours may be obtain from
one’s Congressional Representative or Senator, by contacting
their Washington or local office.
These tours are scheduled from 8:15-9:30 am, and last about
35-45 minutes. Alternatively, tickets for self-guided tours are
distributed at the White House Visitor Center at 15th and E
Streets, NW, beginning at 8 am for the current day’s tour; first
come, first served. Self-guided tour tickets are timed from 10
am to noon.
FREE. M (Federal Triangle for tours; McPherson Square if
visiting just the front of the White House)
Women In Military Service For America Memorial
Located at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, the
memorial honors all women who have served courageously,
selflessly and with dedication in times of conflict and in times
of peace. The memorial features an education center and theater
telling the history of women in the armed forces, which began
more than 200 years ago during the American Revolution and
continues through the present day. (800) 222-2294 or (703) 533-
1155.
M= Metrorail (Metro stop)
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