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Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy

Landmarks – Washington, Washington DC

Inscription. When the historic character of Lafayette Square was severely threatened during her husbands administration, it was preserved with the vision and dedicated efforts of Jacqueline Bouvier... More on HMDB

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  • 'Jacqueline Kennedy Garden' is located at the White House south of the East Colonnade. The garden balances the Rose Garden on ... More on Wikipedia

Federal Grain Inspection Service United States Department of Agriculture

Landmarks – Washington, Washington DC

Inscription. United States Department of Agriculture, Federal Grain Inspection Service During December 1977, a series of devastating grain elevator explosions resulted in the death of thirteen USDA employees working for the Federal ... More on HMDB

Birthplace of John Carroll Born 1735 — Died 1815

Landmarks – Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Inscription. First archbishop in United States, 1808. At request of Congress he accompanied Benj. Franklin, Saml. Chase and Chas. Carroll of Carrollton to Quebec in an effort to have Canada unite with the thirteen colonies in the ... More on HMDB

Rhode Island Liquor

Things To Do – Washington, Washington DC

Rhode Island Liquor, located at 1813 Hamlin Street Ne, has about what you’d expect from your corner deli: beer, soda, and some not-so-low-calorie snacks. Don’t come here expecting a night’s worth of entertainment, but hey, at the ... More on clubzone

Ebenezer United Methodist Church 400 D Street, SE African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC

Landmarks – Washington, Washington DC

Inscription. Ebenezer United Methodist Church is Capitol Hills oldest independent Black congregation. Ebenezer UMC was founded in 1827 by African Americans who left a biracial church on Capitol Hill because the White congregants practiced ... More on HMDB

Ellipse Arts Center

Museums – Arlington, Virginia

Ellipse Arts Center is a 3,000 square foot visual arts facility managed by Arlington County Cultural Affairs, Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources. Our mission is to provide a div... More on Virginia.org

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  • At the Ellipse Arts Center, exhibitions include an annual juried regional photography show, an all-Arlington show, a biennial Arlington high school exhibition, a community arts showcase, fine craft... More on MuseumsUSA.org

S. Dillon Ripley Center

Grocery Convenience Shopping – Washington, Washington DC

about S. Dillon Ripley Center: Entered from a copper domed kiosk on Jefferson Drive between the Castle and the Freer and Sackler Galleries , the S. Dillon Ripley Center houses the International Gallery - which sometimes hosts family-friendly ... More on GoCityKids

Flaming Geyser State Park (Green River Gorge Recreation Area)

Parks – Washington, Washington DC

Coal, clay and cinnabar have all been mined from the Gorge area. Approximately 14 percent of all of Washington's coal is mined here. While many coal seams traverse the area, only one mine, the John Henry open pit mine, is presently ... More on Epinions.com

The Pumpkin Patch

Things To Do – Henrico, Virginia

pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic ... More on pumpkinpatchesandmore.org

Violin Lessons in Northern Virginia

Things To Do – Arlington, Virginia

I recently bought a bike -- after a 10-year stint without one! -- and have had a blast exploring Northern Virginia's myriad bicycle ... More on igougo

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  • Rafael Javadov provides violin lessons for intermediate, advanced, and professional students. These classes are a wonderful introduction to violin music world in a relaxed, supportive environment. ... More on GoCityKids

Andale

Restaurants – Washington, Washington DC

The host was friendly and efficient and seated us within a short period of time. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • We will definitely return. More on Yahoo! Travel

  • We loved it!: We had a fabulous time. The restaurant was very busy and we had no reservations. The host was friendly and efficient and seated us within a short period of time. The food was very ... More on Yahoo! Travel

VerandahHarvest

Restaurants – Washington, Washington DC

International House of Pancakes

Restaurants – Manassas, Virginia

IHOP food is always great this place also offers a friendly staff. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • IHOP food is always great this place also offers a friendly staff. I prefer it over the one at Manassas Mall! More on Yahoo! Travel

  • IHOP has a wide variety of mouthwatering selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 24 hours. More on Virginia.org

The National War Memorial Shrine of the Russian Orthodox Church of America

Landmarks – Washington, Washington DC

Inscription. Russian Orthodox Church of, St. Nicholas, The National War Memorial Shrine, of the, Russian Orthodox Church of America: This church has been built to serve as a house of worship to the glory of God and as a memorial to ... More on HMDB