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1. African-American Civil War Memorial
- Memorial to African-American Civil War heroes, with visitor's center
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- Art Museums/Galleries
- Northwest
- Nile Expert Tip: Stop by another Washington DC landmark, Ben's Chili Bowl 13 and U), on the way to/from this memorial.
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2. Concert Hall Kennedy Center
- An acoustic experience that music lovers should not miss
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3. National Zoological Park
- A great family experience
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4. Washington National Cathedral
- See the warmth and humor behind the awe-inspiring Cathedral
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5. Washington Harbour
- Riverside festivity in the heart of Georgetown.
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6. Rock Creek Park
- A capital forest
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7. Battery Kemble Park
- Your canine pal will love this quiet, leafy off-leash park in Northwest, not too far from Georgetown.
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8. Shakespeare Theatre Company's Free For All
- Shakespeare under the stars in upper Northwest.
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9. Rock Creek to Maryland Bike Route
- 27 miles of bike and pedestrian path.
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- Biking
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10. Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
- Connecting the Potomac River to the Laurel highlands
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- Hiking
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The Best of NileGuide
- Big-name attractions and larger-than-life landmarks shouldn’t be missed, but neither should Washington DC’s less-well-known activities. Dig a little beneath the surface, and check out the neighborhood things to do. These are the activities locals like to do—and tourists would too, if only they knew about them. But, lucky you, you're plugged in. Have fun.
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