D.C. Walking Tour: National Mall Memorials - The Backstory
Date: Sunday, August 25th
Time: 10am – Departs from the JW Marriott Washington
Duration: 2 hours
Description: The classic Washington, D.C. Walk
You'll get up close to a selection of the city’s famous memorials located on the National Mall. There's something for everyone–neoclassical architecture, modern sculpture, haunting remembrances of war, historical insights, and even funny tales. Along the way, your guide sets the scene for the Federal City's original plans to memorialize its national figures and how their meaning has evolved with time.
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Date: Wednesday, August 28th
Time: 2:30pm – Departs from the JW Marriott Washington at 1:30pm, transport provided.
Duration: 3 hours including travel
Description: Part of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, also called the Udvar-Hazy Center, is the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's annex at Dulles International Airport in the Chantilly area of Fairfax County, Virginia. The Udvar-Hazy Center displays thousands of aviation and space artifacts, including the Space Shuttle Discovery, a Blackbird SR-71, and a Concorde, in two large hangars.