So little time, so much to do, even after you've seen the nation's monuments. Whether you want to imbue yourself in history, party the night away or simply keep active, in Washington DC there's always something going on.
Catch up with times gone by at the National Museum of American History, situated in the Mall's North side between 12th and 14th Streets. Where else could you hope to see the first ever star-spangled banner, a Woolworth lunch counter evocative of the era of segregation, Dorothy's ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz and George Washington's wooden teeth all in the same place?
Witness the sacrifice of others at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 900 Ohio Drive SW. The most-visited site in Washington, it is a somber reminder of the 69,000 American men and women who were killed or went missing during the Vietnam War from 1959 to 1975.
Take a bicycle tour with Bike The Sites Inc (966-8662), the only ramble where you can see over 55 major monuments in under three hours and keep fit at the same time. Trained guides supply you with everything you will need, from the bike itself to safety gear, and offer several tours exploring different aspects of the capital.
Get down with the cutting edge at Metro Café, located at 1522 14th Street between P&Q. The nightlife epicenter of Washington's exciting theater district, this popular bar offers an eclectic blend of live entertainment seven days a week ranging from jazz, rock and hip-hop to radical theater, poetry readings and art exhibitions.
Sample a life on the ocean wave with Tidal Basin Pedal Boats, situated on the corner of Ohio Drive and Tidal Basin NW (494-0206). Available from 10am to 6pm daily, taking a paddle beneath the shadow of the Jefferson Memorial has become a hugely popular activity for families and romantic couples alike.
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