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(1541 14th St NW. Tel. 202-299-0597)
wellbuiltspace.com
This modern showroom lines its concrete fl oor
with minimalist furniture and decorations that
make use of recycled, locally sourced and conscientiously
manufactured materials. Energy
effi ciency is built into many products.
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(1843 14th St NW . Tel. 202-328-3345)
somrecordsdc.com
Digital downloads are admittedly convenient,
but traditional media like vinyl have certain
advantages (higher fi delity, cool quotient). The
DJ owner of this shop collects used, rare and
imported albums of every genre.
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(801 Ninth St, NW. Tel. 202-354-680)
usmint.gov/mint_tours
This gift shop in the lobby of the US Mint
headquarters stocks annual coins, state
quarters, collector maps and medals.
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(50 Massachusetts Ave NE. Tel. 202-842-3524)
alamofl ag.com
Whether you’re celebrating Independence
Day, Bastille Day, your favorite branch of the
military or your home state, this store has a
fl ag you can use to display your pride to the
entire neighborhood.
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(9900 Colony Seven Rd, Fort Meade. Tel. 301-688-5849)
nsa.gov
Delve into the National Security Agency’s history
at this free intelligence museum/declassifi ed
documents library. Oral histories of wartime
ciphers are included in the many displays.
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(Jefferson and Seventh sts. Tel. 202-633-2220)
gardens.si.edu
A verdant oasis tucked between the Smithsonian
Arts and Industries Building and Hirshhorn
Museum, this garden blooms with seasonal
fl owers in raised, multi-tiered fl ower beds and
hanging baskets.
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(At National Academy of Sciences 500 Fifth St, NW. Tel. 202-334-2000)
nationalacademies.org
In a 12-foot bronze memorial in the southwest corner of the National Academy of Sciences
grounds, the late, great mathematician is holding
equations and sitting atop a 28-foot map
of the solar system.
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(Independence Ave at Sixth St SW. Tel. 202-633-1000)
www.nasm.si.edu
The imagination takes off here, home to hundreds
of historic artifacts relating to aviation
and space fl ight. The Wright 1903 Flyer and a
lunar rock sample (touch it!) are must-sees.
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(3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria. Tel. 703-768-2525)
fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley
This protected patch of freshwater wetlands in Hybla Valley is a popular birdwatching place as well as a likely place to spot beavers, frogs and turtles. Trails, a boardwalk and observation platforms offer multiple vantage points.
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(1704 Connecticut Ave NW. Tel. 202-333-4646)
dolcezzagelato.com
This sunny artisanal gelateria uses local ingredients
to make creamy treats in such unusual
fl avors as strawberry tarragon, avocado-honey-
orange and lemon-cardamom-ricotta. $
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(3420 Connecticut Ave NW. Tel. 202-244-4492)
thecerealbowl.com
This cereal bar is structured like an ice cream shop, only instead of fi lling your bowl with vanilla or chocolate, you start with Cookie Crisp. $
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(1016 H Street NE. Tel. 202-396-8733)
libertytreedc.com
In this patriotic restaurant, the vibe is homey
and unfussy, and the Mid-Atlantic comfort food
is affordable. Regulars recommend making a
meal of the small plates or following appetizers
with crispy brick-oven pizza. $$
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(1900 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA . Tel. 571-312-8027)
sushirockdc.com
Forget power lunches. The new dining trend—
at least at this pleather and zebra-print sushi
bar—is power chords. DJs play hard rock while
you eat fusion rolls (like the Dream On roll,
with bacon, kimchi and sundried tomato). $$$
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(4933 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD. Tel. 301-656-7373)
bistroprovence.org
James Beard-recognized chef Yannick Cam
serves authentic French cuisine, such as baby
squid, grilled sea scallops and roasted veal, in
this unassuming two-story bistro. $$$
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(8081 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD. Tel. 301-565-9700)
With vinyl banquettes, a well-weathered bar
and a turntable with boxes of LPs for patrons to
spin, this intimate bar is a natural for retro fans.
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(1341 H St NE. Tel. 202-388-3833)
starandshamrock.com
If you like your matzoh balls with a pint of Guinness,
then you’ll want to visit this combination
Irish and Jewish tavern. Order a Harp and a hot
pastrami sandwich, then relax under the carved
oak clovers and Stars of David.
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(12701 McGregor Blvd. Tel. 239-482-4438)
www.thebuddhabar.net
This lavish restaurant and lounge offers pan-
Asian cuisine and downtempo electronic music
beneath a 22-foot-high ceiling and an 18-foottall
Indonesian Buddha statue. Order the
Ying Coco Yang, smooth gin infused with rich
coconut cream, chilies and fresh lime juice.
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(1355 H St NE. Tel. 202-388-4053)
biergartenhaus.com
Opened just in time for the World Cup, this cobblestone courtyard updates the German drinking tradition (liter steins, polka music) with an interior bar paneled with fl atscreen TVs.
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(202 miles southwest of the US Capitol 15 Appledore Ln, Natural Bridge, VA. Tel. 800-533-1410)
naturalbridgeva.com
This 20-story-high, naturally occurring arch was
carved from the surrounding limestone by Cedar
Creek. See why it’s inspired locals—from Native
Americans to colonial settlers—for centuries.
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Fun Fact!
The District of Columbia was named after
explorer Christopher Columbus.