TOURS
Arlington National Cemetery
Memorial Drive, Arlington. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission free. 703/607-8052.
Changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Starting at 8 a.m., every half-hour until 5 p.m.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
14th and C streets SW. Visitors center 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Metro: Smithsonian. 202/874-2330.
U.S. paper-currency tours every 15 minutes 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Valid photo ID required. Bags not allowed on the tour. 866/874-2330.
Clara Barton National Historic Site
5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo. Admission free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Tours on the hour, starting at 10 a.m. 301/492-6245.
The 1997 discovery of Clara Barton’s 1861-1868 Office to Locate Missing Soldiers.
Department of the Treasury
15th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202/622-0896.
Tours suspended until further notice.
FBI
10th and E streets NW. 202/324-3447.
Tours suspended until further notice.
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
134 N. Royal St., Alexandria. 703/838-4242.
Candlelight tours 7-10 p.m. Friday. Last tour at 9:15 p.m. $2-$5.
Hillwood Museum and Gardens
4155 Linnean Ave. NW. Reservations required. 202/686-5807.
Jefferson Memorial
South bank of the Tidal Basin. 202/426-6841. Open 8 a.m.-midnight. Metro: Smithsonian.
Museum exhibits 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
Kennedy Center
F Street and New Hampshire Avenue NW. 202/416-8340.
Tours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sunday. Free.
Lincoln Memorial
Constitution Avenue and 23rd Street NW. 8 a.m.-midnight daily. Metro: Foggy Bottom. 202/426-6841.
Museum exhibits 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
Montpelier
James Madison’s home and burial place on Route 20, four miles south of Orange, Va. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily for tours. Admission $3.50-$7.50. 540/672-2728.
Mount Vernon
George and Martha Washington’s home and burial place at the south end of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. $5-$11. 703/780-2000.
National Archives
Pennsylvania Avenue between Seventh and Ninth streets NW. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily except holidays. Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial. 202/501-5000.
Museum housing the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution reopens to the public.
Pope-Leighey House
9000 Richmond Highway, south of Alexandria. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 703/780-4000, Ext. 27.
Pentagon
Limited group tours available. Public tours suspended until further notice. 703/695-3325.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial
West Basin Drive. Metro: Smithsonian. 8 a.m.-midnight daily. 202/426-6841.
Site explores the legacy of the 32nd U.S. president 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Trolley tours
Old Town Trolley’s two-hour day tours make 18 stops around town, including the White House, the Capitol and Arlington National Cemetery. Tours begin 9 a.m. daily. $24 adults, $12 children. Evening tours also available. 202/832-9800.
U.S. Capitol
First Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 202/225-6827.
Tours available 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free timed tickets can be obtained at 8:15 a.m. on the day of tour at the West Front of the Capitol.
Exterior walking tours by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society. 10 a.m. Monday. Meet at the Massachusetts Avenue exit of the Union Station Metro stop. $10. 202/543-8919, Ext. 17.
U.S. Supreme Court
1 First St. NE. Open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 202/479-3030.
Public lectures in the courtroom every half-hour 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. when the court is not hearing arguments. Public seating for arguments when the court is in session is on a first-come, first-served basis on the day the court meets. Call ahead to confirm court meeting location.
Vietnam and Korean Veterans’ War memorials
Bacon Drive and Constitution Avenue NW, and French Drive SW. 8 a.m.-midnight. Metro: Foggy Bottom. 202/426-6841.
Washington Monument
16th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202/619-PARK. Grounds open 8 a.m.-midnight; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for monument tours. Tickets issued on first-come, first-served basis. 800/967-2283.
Washington National Cathedral
Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. 202/537-6200.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday. Docent-guided tours 10 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 12:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Sunday. No tours on holidays. $3 adults, $1 children donation.
Tea tours 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday. Call for reservations and fee. 202/537-8993.
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202/456-7041 or 202/456-2322.
Public tours are available Tuesday through Saturday if they are arranged with a congressman’s office and if the group has at least 10 persons.
White House Visitor Center
1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202/208-1631.
Open 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.
NATURE
Arlington Planetarium
1426 N. Quincy St., Arlington. Showtimes 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1:30 and 3 p.m. Sunday unless otherwise noted. $1.50-$2.50. 703/228-6070.
Audubon walks
The Audubon Naturalist Society holds free weekend walking tours. 301/652-9188.
The Baltimore Zoo
Druid Hill Park, one mile off Interstate 83 (Exit 7), Baltimore. 410/366-LION. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. $11 adults, $9 seniors, $7 children 2-11, free for children younger than 2. 10 a.m.-noon the first Tuesday of each month (with paying adult).
Green Spring Gardens Park
4603 Green Spring Road, west of Alexandria. 703/642-5173.
Horticulture Center. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday.
National Aquarium
Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Last admission 4:30 p.m. $3. Discounts for children, seniors. 202/482-2825.
Shark feedings 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Piranha feedings 2 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
National Aquarium in Baltimore
501 E. Pratt St., Pier 3 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, Saturday. $9.50-$17.50. 410/576-3800 or 410/727-FISH.
“Coastal Connections: Dolphins at Our Shores.” High-tech graphics and natural behaviors demonstrate the mammals’ abilities. Call for times.
National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave. NE. Grounds open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 202/245-5898.
“Viewing Stones Exhibit: Suiseki and Gongshi From Around the World.” 10:30-3:30 p.m. March 6-14. Free.
National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. Grounds open 6 a.m.-8 p.m.; buildings open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. 202/673-4800.
“The Gathering.” Chimpanzee sculptures by Bart Walter. On permanent display.
Panda exhibit open to the public 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily.
Sea lion training and elephant-care session 11:30 a.m. most days.
The Amazonia Science Gallery depicts a living river system, a rain forest and field-research exhibits. A biological-diversity study center has a scanning electron microscope and a collection of live insects and amphibians.
Tudor Place Historic House and Garden
1644 31st St. NW. 202/337-5815.
House and garden tours available Sunday afternoons and all day Tuesday-Saturday. $3-$6.
U.S. Botanic Gardens
100 Maryland Ave. SW. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 202/225-8333.
“Orchids! Beauty and Beyond.” Through March 21.
“Closely Observed: Photographs of the Natural World.” Through March 27.
SPORTS
BASKETBALL
Open Gym
Pickup basketball. 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7:30 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Sunday. $2-$3. Ferlazzo Building, 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge, Va. 703/792-4242.
CYCLING
College Park Bicycles
Bicycle-repair classes, training races, roller races. 301/864-2211.
Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts
Mountain-bike rides around the region for all levels. 703/502-0359 or www.more-mtb.org.
Potomac Pedalers
Area rides for all levels. 202/363-TOUR for schedule. www.bikepptc.org.
FENCING
Virginia Academy of Fencing
Classes for children 8 and older. 5410 Port Royal Road, Springfield. 703/321-4922.
HIKING
C&O Canal Walks
C&O Canal National Historical Park, 11710 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac. Guided walks may be available on weekends. $4 per car or $2 per walker or biker. 301/299-3613.
The C&O Canal Association. Walks, canoe trips, bike trips and opportunities to restore the canal towpath. 301/983-0825.
Capital Hiking Club
Year-round Sunday hikes using chartered bus with pickup points in the District, Virginia and Maryland. Monthly moonlight hikes on the C&O Canal from early spring to late fall. www.capitalhikingclub.org
Center Hiking Club
Weekend and Wednesday evening hikes. 703/527-2349.
Freestate Happy Wanderers
Walks every day on six walking trails through Maryland. 410/437-2164 or 301/490-5850 before 9 p.m. to request a brochure.
Mountain Club of Maryland
Day and overnight backpacking hikes; bike and canoe trips; cabin, car and tent camping. Beginners and experienced hikers welcome. Call for schedule. 410/377-6266.
Northern Virginia Hiking Club
Weekly hikes. www.nvhc.com, 703/440-1805.
Sierra Club
Dial-a-Hike: 202/547-2326.
Wanderbirds Hiking Club
Chartered buses depart from 17th and K streets NW at 8 a.m. every Sunday, with pickups at selected suburban stops. Bring lunch and water. Beginners and experienced hikers. $14. Reservations required. See www.wanderbirds.org for schedule. 301/460-3064.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Broad Run Riding School
Riding lessons for children and adults, and summer day camps for children 6-16.
Midland, Va. 540/439-9586.
Brundage Equestrian Enterprises
Guided trail rides by appointment. 966 Millwood Road, Great Falls. $46 for two hours. 703/759-2474.
Equilibrium Horse Center
Indoor and outdoor arenas, lessons, trails and cross-country courses. 1685 Underwood Road, Crofton, Md. 410/721-0885 or 410/573-0545.
Fairfax County parks
The Fairfax County Park Authority Equestrian Center features practice jumping in the indoor and outdoor rings and on the cross-country trail. $3.50-$6. Frying Pan Park, 2709 W. Ox Road, Herndon. 703/437-9101.
Fort Valley Stables
One- to two-hour guided horseback tours or half-day or full-day horseback riding in the Massanutten Mountains. 540/933-6633 or 888/754-5771.
Gone Away Farm
Guided trail rides for any level. Saturday by appointment and 11 a.m. Sunday. The Potomac Polo Club, 18410 Beallsville Road, Poolesville. $40 per person for two hours. 301/972-7757.
Greenway Stables
Unguided trail rides by appointment. Racefield Road, Aldie, Va. $21 for one hour. 703/327-6117.
The Marriott Ranch
Guided trail rides. 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. weekends and holidays; 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. 5305 Marriott Lane, Hume, Va. $28.50 weekends and holidays, $26.50 otherwise. 540/364-3741 or 540/364-2627.
Merry Mount Equestrian Center
Group lessons Monday-Thursday, Saturday; private lessons available Monday-Saturday. 8801 Frank Tippett Road, Upper Marlboro. Prices vary. 301/868-2109 or www.merrymountequestrian.com.
Patuxent Manor
Boarding stables and lessons. 15607 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro. 301/627-3631.
Wheaton Regional Park Stables
Beginner and advanced riding classes for children and adults. Escorted trail rides Sunday afternoons. $25 per person for one hour. 1101 Glenallen Ave., Wheaton. 301/622-2424.
ICE SKATING
Sculpture Garden Ice Rink
An outdoor ice-skating rink surrounded by sculptures at the National Gallery. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-midnight; Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Seventh Street and Madison Drive NW. 202/289-3360. $5-$6, $2.50 skate rental.
ROCK CLIMBING
Sportrock Climbing Center
Equipment and indoor and outdoor rock-climbing instruction for individuals and groups. 14708 Southlawn Lane, Rockville. 301/762-5111.
Rockville recreation
Rockville’s recreation department offers daily indoor and outdoor rock climbing, along with classes. 301/217-6890.
RUGBY
West Potomac Rugby Club
West Potomac Rugby Club, a social and competitive Division III club, is looking for recruits of all ages. For more information on practices and team events, see www.dcrugby.org or call 202/236-3548.
RUNNING
D.C. Road Runners
Weekly runs throughout the area. 703/241-0395, Ext. 3.
Montgomery County Road Runners
Weekly training runs and semimonthly races. 301/353-0200.
Road Runners of America
The club updates its race hot line every week. 703/683-RRCA.
SOFTBALL
Northern Virginia Senior Softball
Northern Virginia Senior Softball seeks men 50 and up and women 40 and up to play slow-pitch softball on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Season begins mid-April and runs through mid-August. Fees range from $60-$80 and include team T-shirt and ball cap. Call Dave, 703/524-5576, or Joyce, 703/860-1876, for more information.
SKIING
Potomac Appalachian Trail Ski Touring
Weekly cross-country ski trips. 202/364-7055. www.patc.net/chapters/ski
VOLKSSPORT
American Volkssport
Local chapters. Call for schedule. 703/354-1735 or 410/730-3514.
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