Things To Do Near World War I Memorial
Follow the quotation walls around the World War I Memorial as they guide your experience through different periods of the war. Stop and see the various statues. Pay your respects to the brave men and women who died during World War I at the reflecting pool.
Hiking Trails
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Milkhouse Ford Trail
The Milkhouse Ford Trail begins near the Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium in Rock Creek Park. After crossing Military Road, explore Fort DeRussy which housed Civil War soldiers. Then, follow the creek to see poet Joaquin Miller's two-room log cabin. Just north of the house, follow Milkhouse Ford Road back to near your starting point.
Location
Nature Center, Rock Creek Park, 5200 Glover Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20015
Length
1.75 Miles
Intensity
Moderate
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Jusserand Memorial Loop
The Jusserand Memorial Loop starts near the Tennis Center at Rock Creek Park. Follow the narrow trail to see Boulder Bridge, which workers constructed in 1902. Then, follow the path to see Peirce Mill, where employees ground corn, rye, and wheat from 1826 to 1897. See the Jusserand Memorial, which is the first memorial dedicated to a foreign diplomat erected on federal property.
Location
Tennis Center, Rock Creek Park, 4850 Colorado Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20011
Length
5 Miles
Intensity
Moderate
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Multi-Park Loop
This trail starts by turning left at the entrance to Thompson's Boat Center and runs through half of the Rock Creek Park Exercise Course. Then, it runs along a small creek, which may be dry, until it reaches Dumbarton Oaks Park and Beatrix Farrand's Landscaped Wild Garden. Next, it runs along Whitehaven Street to Glover Archbold Park and Francis Scott Key Memorial Park. The end of this trail runs by the Lincoln Memorial before returning to the boat center.
Location
Thompson's Boat Center, 2900 Virginia Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20037
Length
10 Miles
Intensity
Moderate
Sightseeing
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Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens
See over 13 acres of formal gardens at Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens created by Marjorie Post in the 1950s. Then, tour the home to see how Post brought the outside into the interior. This home is a great place to see orchids and Faberge eggs.
Location
4155 Linnean Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20008
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Ford's Theatre
Follow in President Lincoln's footsteps on a tour of Ford's Theatre. See where the president sat in his box decorated with American flags and a George Washington lithograph on the fateful night of April 14, 1865, when John Wilkes Booth shot him behind the left ear. Imagine you were the actor as he jumped from that box to the stage before escaping. Then, follow in the footsteps of audience members as they carried the president's body to the Petersen Boarding House.
Location
511 10th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004
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Washington National Cathedral
Officially called the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, the Washington National Cathedral is a great place to explore on a 30-minute guided tour. Then, head outside to explore the medieval-style gardens and the building's Gothic exterior on your own. Among the 112 gargoyles decorating this church, see if you can spot the hippie and the Darth Vader ones.
Location
3101 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
Museums
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Folger Shakespeare Library
The Folger Shakespeare Library contains the world's most extensive collection of the printed works of William Shakespeare. This museum hosts several gardens, including the Elizabethan Garden featuring plants from Shakespeare's plays. This facility often hosts Shakespeare-inspired plays in the theater.
Location
201 East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
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National Building Museum
Learn about architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, construction, planning, and design at the National Building Museum. Organizers have used The Great Hall at this museum for several inauguration balls. Among this museum's exhibits are 1,800 bricks from all around the world.
Location
401 F Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
Nearby Shops and Restaurants
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Capitol Hill Bookstore
Select new books to enjoy from three floors of used, first editions, and rare books at Capitol Hill Bookstore. This bookstore has been open since 1991. It's owned by a group of employees who have consistently expanded its offerings.
Location
657 C Street Washington, DC 20003
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Eastern Market
Get food directly from the producers who raise or grow it inside Eastern Market. Then, wander around the outside of this venue to find arts, crafts, and homemade goodies.
Location
225 Seventh Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
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Ambar
Enjoy a Balkan dining experience at Ambar. Start your meal by swiping freshly baked pita bread through a variety of sauces. Cevapi, the paprika-laced ground veal-and-pork sausage, is a favorite at this restaurant. You will love the décor with its Carrera marble bar, an antique white-tin ceiling, hanging plants, and a room-length partition wall featuring black-and-white street scenes from Old Belgrade.
Location
523 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
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Valor Brewpub
Watch the big game while enjoying a delicious meal at Valor Brewpub. This restaurant regularly donates to veterans' organizations, is run by a veteran, and is located across from the Marine Barracks. The menu features fabulous comfort food.
Location
23 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003