Flight to Washington Round Trip Between 300 and 400 per person Distances from Washington to Virgina= 3hours

Distances from Washington to New York= 4hours Distances from Washington to Massachusetts= 7hours Hotel Washingtion http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g28970-d217770-ReviewsThe_Fairmont_Washington_DC-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.html Things to See in Washington The Lincoln MemorialDirections - The Lincoln Memorial is located at the western end of the National Mall. The nearest metro stations are Foggy Bottom (23rd St. & I St. NW) and Smithsonian (12th St. & Independence Ave. SW). Coordinates: 38.889296, -77.050166 Operating Hours & Seasons - The Lincoln Memorial is open 24 hours a day, daily, except Christmas Day. Fees & Reservations - No Entrance Fee. Ford's Theater (site of President Lincoln's assassination)Hours: Ford's Theatre Ford's Theatre National Historic Site is open for tours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Box Office is open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. In the event of evening performances, the Box Office will remain open until 8 pm. In the event of an evening History on Foot walking tour, the Box Office will remain open until the tour begins. The Petersen House The Petersen House (House Where Lincoln Died) is open for tours from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm daily. Admission into the Ford's Theatre National Historic Site is free, but a ticket is required. For Ticketing information please go here.

Directions
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site is located on 10th Street between E and F streets. The site is within walking distance of the Metro stops at Metro Center and Gallery Place. Parking garages and metered street parking are located nearby. Smithsonian Museums United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumMarch through August: This is the Museums busy season. To prevent crowding during these months, the Museum distributes free passes to the Permanent Exhibition. Timed passes are available at the Museum on the day of your visit or online in advance. The earliest pass time is 10 a.m. and the latest is 3:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. during Extended Hours, weekdays from March 25 through June 7, 2013). REGULAR HOURS Exhibitions: 10 a.m.5:20 p.m. Elevator entry to the Permanent Exhibition: 10 a.m.4:30 p.m. Information Desk: 10 a.m.5:10 p.m. Hall of Remembrance: 10 a.m.5:10 p.m. Museum Shop: 10 a.m.5:20 p.m. Museum Cafe: 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Library: 10 a.m.5 p.m., MondayFriday (closed all federal holidays) Archives: 10 a.m.5 p.m., MondayFriday (closed all federal holidays)

Contact Information
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW Washington, DC 20024-2126 Main telephone: 202.488.0400 VisitorsMail@ushmm.org United States House of RepresentativesThe Capitol Visitor Center, the new main entrance to the U.S. Capitol, is located beneath the East Front plaza of the U.S. Capitol at First Street and East Capitol Street. Getting to the Capitol Hours - The Capitol Visitor Center is open to visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and on Inauguration Day.

Official Business - Visitors with official business appointments may enter the Visitor Center as early as 7:15 a.m. Admission and Passes - Admission to the Capitol Visitor Center is free. However, passes are required for tours of the historic Capitol and may be needed for other special events. All visitors to the Capitol are required to go through security screening. The White House-

White House Tours

Public tour requests must be submitted through one's Member of Congress. These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Fridays, and 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturdays (excluding federal holidays or unless otherwise noted). Tour hours will be extended when possible based on the official White House schedule. Tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Requests can be submitted up to six months in advance and no less than 21 days in advance. You are encouraged to submit your request as early as possible as a limited number of spaces are available. All White House tours are free of charge. (Please note that White House tours may be subject to last minute cancellation.) If you wish to visit the White House and are a citizen of a foreign country, please contact your embassy in Washington, DC for assistance in submitting a tour request.

Take a Virtual Tour:

As part of President and Mrs. Obamas commitment to open the White House to as many Americans as possible, we have partnered with the Google Art Project and allowed their 360 Street View cameras to capture the rooms that are featured on the public tour. Now anyone, anywhere, can experience the history and art of the White House via their computer. Take the virtual tour.

Forms of Identification
All guests 18 years of age or older will be required to present a valid, government-issued photo identification (detailed below). All foreign nationals must present their passport. All other forms of foreign identification will not be accepted. All information submitted (e.g. name, date of birth, city, etc.) must exactly match the government-issued photo ID you will present when arriving at the White House. The following forms of photo ID are acceptable for presentation to USSS upon entry to the White House complex:

Valid government-issued United States identification card (e.g. drivers license, military ID, etc.)

Valid United States or other official government-issued passports

No other forms of identification will be accepted; photocopies, expired IDs, or other transmissions of these documents are NOT valid.

Prohibited Items
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, the following:

Cameras or Video Recorders Handbags, book bags, backpacks or purses Food or beverages, tobacco products, personal grooming items (i.e. makeup, lotion, etc.) Strollers Any pointed objects Aerosol containers Guns, ammunition, fireworks, electric stun guns, mace, martial arts weapons/devices, or knives of any size

The U.S. Secret Service reserves the right to prohibit any other personal items. Umbrellas, wallets, car keys, and cell phones (including those with cameras) are permitted. However, guests will not be allowed to use cell phones inside the White House. Phones used inside the White House may be confiscated by US Secret Service. Please note that no storage facilities are available on or around the complex. Individuals who arrive with prohibited items will not be permitted to enter the White House.

Parking
The closest Metrorail stations to the White House are Federal Triangle (blue and orange lines), Metro Center (blue, orange, and red lines) and McPherson Square (blue and orange lines). Onstreet parking is not available near the White House, and use of public transportation is strongly encouraged. Arlington National Cemetery National World War II Memorial Korean War Veterans Memorial

Operating Hours & Seasons

The public may visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial 24 hours a day. However Rangers are on duty to answer questions from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 P.M. daily and to provide interpretive programs every hour on the hour from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.

Fees & Reservations

The Korean War Veterans Memorial has no fees or reservations associated with a visit. However for planned events dependent upon the activity and number of participants a permit may be required. See the permits section for more information. Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Plan Your Visit

Located north of the Lincoln Memorial near the intersection of 22nd St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Vietnam Veterans Memorial is free to visit and is open 24 hours a day. The memorial includes the names of over 58,000 servicemen and women who gave their lives in service in the Vietnam Conflict. The memorial also includes "The Three Servicemen" statue and the Vietnam Women's Memorial. Things to See in Pennsylvania

Gettysburg Battlefield-

BY AUTOMOBILE Gettysburg National Military Park is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. The museum and visitor center is located at 1195 Baltimore Pike (Route 97) with a back entrance from the Taneytown Road (State Rt. 134). From North or South, follow US 15 to Gettysburg and watch for signs to direct you to the National Park Service Museum and Visitor Center. The signs are near the exit at Rt. 97. Go north on Route 97 and look for the visitor center entrance, which will be on your left at the stoplight. From East or West, drive into Gettysburg on US Rt. 30, turn South on Baltimore Street (Rt. 97), and follow signs to the entrance of the visitor center, which will be on your right at the stoplight.

Operating Hours & Seasons

PARK GROUNDS AND ROADS The park is open daily from 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. April 1 to October 31, and 6:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. November 1 to March 31. Park hours are strictly enforced. Comfort Stations located throughout the park are open for visitors during regular park hours. These stations are closed for the winter from mid-November (after Remembrance Day events) through March. THE MUSEUM AND VISITOR CENTER The Museum and Visitor Center is open daily throughout the year. The center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Yearly Operating Hours 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.- November 1 through March 31. 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.- April 1 to October 31. THE DAVID WILLS HOUSE The Wills House is open throughout the year with a reduced daily schedule during the fall, winter and spring months. The Wills House is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Yearly Operating Hours January - February: 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Sunday. March: 10:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M. Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). May - August: 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. daily. September - November: 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesday). December: 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Saturday and Sunday (closed weekdays).

THE SOLDIERS' NATIONAL CEMETERY (Gettysburg National Cemetery) The Soldiers' National Cemetery is open at dawn and closes at sunset daily. The cemetery is closed to vehicular traffic. Parking for the cemetery is located between Taneytown Road and Steinwehr Avenue (Bus. Rt. 15). ADMISSION (includes museum exhibits, film and cyclorama): Adult (ages 13+)= $12.50 AAA Discount= $11.50 Seniors (65+) and Active Military (with proper ID)= $11.50 Youth (ages 6-12)= $8.50 Children under 6 years old= Free

National Civil War Museum, Harrisburg-

One Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park Harrisburg, PA 17103 Museum Hours Mon-Tues & Thur-Sat: 10am-5pm Wed: 10am-8pm Sun: 12pm-5pm SUMMER EXTENDED HOURS (June 28, 2013 - September 1, 2013) Mon-Tues & Thur-Sat: 9am-6pm Wed: 9am-8pm, Sun: 10am-5pm, Adult Seniors Students $10 $9 $8

Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Independence Hall, Philadelphia

Hours of Operation for the three main buildings Independence Hall Liberty Bell Center Independence Visitor Center Daily 9am - 5pm (security gates close at 4:45pm) Daily 9am - 5pm (security gates close at 4:55pm) Daily 8:30am - 7pm

TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR TOURS OF INDEPENDENCE HALL Walk-up tickets for individuals and small family groups (FREE)
To obtain entrance into Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were signed, you must have a tour ticket with a specific day and time. These tickets eliminate the long wait for Independence Hall tours and give you more time to see the other historic sites in the area. You need a ticket from March 1 to December 31, except for July 4th, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. Independence National Historical Park is closed on Christmas Day. Walk-Up Tickets are available for free on the morning of your visit at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th and Market Street starting at 8:30AM. The first tour starts at 9:00AM. You may request tickets for any available time, on the day of the visit. You have the greatest choice of times if you arrive between 8:30AM and 10:30 AM. During the busy season, tickets are often gone by 1:00PM. GPS Addresses:

Independence Visitor Center - 525 Market Street Independence Hall - 520 Chestnut Street

Liberty Bell Center - 526 Market Street Franklin Court - 314-321 Market Street Carpenters' Hall - 320 Chestnut Street City Tavern - 138 S. 2nd Street 2nd Street Parking Garage - 137 S. 2nd Street Park Headquarters - 143 S. 3rd Street

For Zip Code Use: 19106

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