The Spirit Of Washington, D.C.
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The Spirit of Washington, D.C. For travel between 3/26/2009 to 4/29/2010
The nation's capital is more exciting than ever! Major new museums have opened to showcase special collections and the
hallowed World War II memorial now graces the National Mall. In addition, Washington, D.C. is home to excellent
theater, music and sumptuous restaurants. Learn more about the history of the nation's capital and enjoy special
programs at the newest Smithsonian museums, including the National Museum of the American Indian. Also, enjoy
unscheduled time to pursue individual interests.
• The Monuments & Memorials Tour, World War II Memorial, National Gallery of Art, National Museum of the
American Indian
As a symbol of democracy and repository of American history, Washington, D.C. holds a unique place in the hearts and
minds of the American people. During talks by local historians, take a closer look at the Smithsonian Institution - the
world’s largest museum complex - and discover how Washington, D.C. developed along the Potomac River.
• Learn about the history of the Smithsonian from the intriguing bequest by the English scientist James Smithson in 1829
to the present-day complex of museums and research centers.
• A Smithsonian historian tells the intimate story of the nation’s capital, featuring a look back at the ideals and practical
issues that underlay the city’s establishment.
Day 1: Washington, D.C. - Tour Begins
The United States' capital is more exciting than ever! Major new museums have recently opened to showcase special
collections and the hallowed World War II memorial now graces the National Mall. In addition, Washington, D.C. is
home to excellent theatre, music and sumptuous restaurants. Learn more about the history of this nation’s capital, enjoy
special programs at the newest Smithsonian museums, including the National Museum of the American Indian. Also
enjoy unscheduled time to pursue individual interests. Explore this nation's capital at your leisure prior to a special
welcome reception and dinner
Day 2: Washington, D.C.
Begin your day with a presentation on the Smithsonian Institution’s intriguing collections, followed by a city sightseeing
tour. Travel along Pennsylvania Avenue, the grand boulevard connecting the White House and Capitol Hill, to view the
impressive U.S. Capitol and the venerable Supreme Court. During a visit to the Library of Congress, learn about the
Library’s vast collections and spectacular architecture, and enjoy a panoramic perspective of the historic Reading Room
from the viewing area. Then enjoy a narrated coach tour of the national monuments and memorials of Washington, D.C.
Begin your tour at Arlington National Cemetery, final resting place for many National heroes. Pay tribute to the Shuttle
Columbia astronauts at the new memorial dedicated to the members, as well as to John F. Kennedy, at the eternal flame
that Marks his gravesite. View the stately monuments to Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln on the National Mall and
stop to walk through the newest memorial, dedicated to the veterans of World War II. Return to your hotel for a
delightful presentation about the nation’s capital. A free evening provides the opportunity to experience one of
Washington’s fine restaurants, attend a theater performance or simply relax.
Day 3: Washington, D.C.
This morning, enjoy the leisure time to explore more of the nations capital. In the afternoon, attend a guided tour of the
National Gallery of Art. This important art gallery is home to paintings by the Old Masters, French Impressionists and
many other important artists.
Day 4: Washington, D.C.
This morning visit the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. The museum possesses the largest and
most extensive collection of Native American art and artifacts in the world. This 16th and newest museum of the
Smithsonian Institution was opened to the public in September 2004. Your day continues with a guided tour of the Freer
Gallery of Art, known for its comprehensive collection of Asian art as well as its American art collection, including
Whistler's Peacock Room. This evening, gather with fellow travelers and celebrate your Washington journey during a
sumptuous farewell dinner.
Day 5: Washington, D.C - Tour Concludes





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