Local Attractions
Below are just a few of the cultural attractions in the DC Region. There is always something going on, frequently at no or low cost.
The
Washington Post, with its Friday weekend section, and a magazine called
"The Washingtonian" are great resources to find current events. You can use the
Metro
system to travel the short distance to the Capital and avoid the parking hassle.
National Zoological Park
3000 block of Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC
202.673.4717/4821
Smithsonian Institutions and Museums
Throughout Washington D.C.
Washington, DC
202.357.2700 (Visitor's Info)
202.357.2020(Recorded Info)
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC
(202) 456.7041 24 hour Visitor Information line
Professional Sports Teams
Baltimore Orioles Professional Baseball410.685.9800(Gen Info)
202.432.SEATS(Tickets)
Washington
Nationals Professional Baseball
202.675.NATS(Tickets & Info)
Washington Redskins Professional Football
703.478.8900(General Info)
202.546.2222(Tickets)
Washington Wizards
Professional Basketball
202.661.5000(General Info)
202.661.5050(Tickets)
Washington Capitals
Professional Hockey
202.266.CAPS(Tickets & Info)