Days Inn Connecticut Avenue
4400 Connecticut Avenue, NWWashington, D.C. 20008
(202) 244-5600
Guests at the Days Inn Connecticut Avenue in Washington, D.C. are just minutes from several inspiring attractions that include sports, wildlife, history and more. See below for a few area highlights.
The National ZooFor a change of pace from the marble and monument tours, the National Zoo is the perfect choice. Covering 166 acres above Rock Creek Park, the Zoo exhibits some 5,000 species of animals, from camels to giant cats, elephants to egrets.
Throughout the zoo, the animals are shown in naturalistic settings, including the Great Flight Cage-a walk-in aviary in which birds fly unrestricted from May to October. The Reptile Discovery Center, the Bird Resource Center, and an exhibition called "How Do You Zoo" all teach young visitors about biology. The most ambitious addition to the zoo is Amazonia, a reproduction of a South American rain-forest ecosystem. Fish swim behind glass walls, while overhead, monkeys and birds dart from tree to tree. In 2001, ring-tailed and red-fronted lemurs were installed in an exhibit called Lemur Island. The Cheetah Conservation Area is a grassy compound with a family of the world's fastest cats.
The National Zoo has entrances at 3001 Connecticut Ave., on Harvard St. and on Beach Dr. The National Zoo is open every day of the year except December 25. Admission is free. For more information call (202) 673-4717.
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Capitol Building
The United States Capitol Complex is comprised of the Capitol, the House and Senate Office Buildings, the U.S. Botanic Garden, the Capitol Grounds, the Library of Congress buildings, the Supreme Court Building, the Capitol Power Plant, and various support facilities. In addition, work has now begun towards the construction of a new Capitol Visitor Center, an underground facility to be located beneath the Capitol's east front plaza.
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington Mansion and 200 acres of ground immediately surrounding it were designated officially as a military cemetery June 15, 1864, by Secretary of War, Edwin M. Stanton. More than 260,000 people are buried at Arlington Cemetery. Veterans from all the nation's wars are buried in the cemetery, from the American Revolution through the Persian Gulf War. Pre-Civil War dead were re-interred after 1900.
Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial is a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln and the nation he fought to preserve during the Civil War (1861-1865). The Lincoln Memorial was built to resemble a Greek temple. It has 36 Doric columns, one for each state at the time of Lincoln's death. A sculpture by Daniel Chester French of a seated Lincoln is in the center of the memorial chamber.
Jefferson Memorial
Thomas Jefferson - political philosopher, architect, musician, book collector, scientist, horticulturist, diplomat, inventor, and third President of the United States - looms large in any discussion of what Americans are as a people. Jefferson's legacy to future generations was a wealth of ideas and practical achievements.
The White House
The White House is the most visited residence in the world. Many times a week, the President and First Lady open their home to the American people. The White House is open for tours in the morning, Tuesday through Saturday, and is closed every Sunday and Monday. All White House tours are free.
WWII Memorial
Symbolic of the defining event of the 20th Century, this memorial is a monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people. As their Announcement Stone proclaims, the memorial honors those "Americans who took up the struggle during the Second World War and made the sacrifices to perpetuate the gift our forefathers entrusted to us: A nation conceived in liberty and justice."
National Museum of the American Indian
View the diverse history of the American Indians and their daily lifestyles from the unique traditions and preserved artifacts on display at the museum. The National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. is located on the National Mall between the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum and the U.S. Capitol Building.
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RFK Stadium
The versatile RFK Stadium hosts soccer, football and baseball games throughout the year in addition to some of the world's biggest entertainers such as the Rolling Stones, Elton John and the Eagles. Enjoy any of these events year round when you reserve your stay with the DC Days Inn. We are located just one block from the METRO, which takes you directly to the RFK Stadium.
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