Washington DC Tours and Activities - Washington DC Power Pass

• Power Pass Includes admission to many of the top Washington DC Attractions
• One low price - starting at only $27.00 per day!
• Includes huge built-in savings - based on the included admissions fees and other special discounts
• Skip the line at many DC attractions
• Available in 1, 2, 3 and 5 consecutive day durations.

WASHINGTON DC POWER PASS INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE FOLLOWING:

1. DC Ducks | Washington DC Duck Boat Tour | SEASONAL *
2. Dulles Golf Center | Choose 1 of 3 Activities | SEASONAL *
3. Dumbarton House *
4. Full Day Washington DC Bike Rental | Bike and Roll | SEASONAL *
5. Guided Washington DC Walking Tours | Choose 1 | SEASONAL *
6. International Spy Museum *
7. Macy's DC Area Stores Savings Package *
8. Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. *
9. Marian Koshland Science Museum | National Academy of Sciences *
10. Mount Vernon | George Washington's Estate & Gardens *
11. National Museum of Crime and Punishment *
12. Old Town Trolley Tour *
13. Potomac River Cruises | Choice of 2 | SEASONAL *
14. Shop & Play Shopping Package | Tysons Corner Center *
15. Stephen Decatur House *
16. The Kreeger Museum *
17. The Newseum *
18. The Phillips Collection | Modern Art Museum *
19. The Textile Museum *
20. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden *
21. Washington DC Audio Guides | Choice of 3 *
22. Washington DC TV and Movie Sites Bus Tour | On Location Tours *
23. Woodrow Wilson House *
24. The Corcoran Gallery of Art

1) DC Ducks | Washington DC Duck Boat Tour | SEASONAL

Please note: Closed Fall and Winter Season (November to mid-March)

The Washington DC Power Pass includes admission to the DC Duck's Washington DC Duck Boat Tour over land and water on the boats with wheels.

DC Ducks is the newest, most exciting way to see Washington. Climb aboard an authentic, fully restored 1942 "Duck" and let the adventure begin! From Union Station we'll waddle down to the mall where you'll see the awe inspiring monuments and fabulous Smithsonian Museums. Then at the Potomac River you'll splash down for a whole different look at the nation's capital. From the land to the water, it's ALL IN THE SAME VEHICLE!

Our wise quacking captains will entertain you with anecdotes, well researched historical facts and the corniest jokes you've ever heard! Ducks depart hourly from Union Station. The 90 minute, fully narrated tour covers the mall, museums, monuments and splashing down in the Potomac. Guests will enjoy a scenic river cruise, wind up at Gravely Point, underneath the flight path of the landing planes at National Airport.

Reservations are not accepted and all seating is on a first come, first served basis. Each tour is subject to limited capacity.

2) Dulles Golf Center | Choose 1 of 3 Activities | SEASONAL

The Washington DC Power Pass features your choice of 1 of 3 activities at Dulles Golf Center and Sports Park. Choose from a round of minature golf, 6 tokens for the batting cages, or 45 golf balls for the golf driving range. 

Choose 1 of the 3 exciting activities offered at Dulles Golf Center and Sports Park -

Golf Ball Driving Range - Golf Range Magazine has named Dulles Golf Center & Sports Park among the Top 100 Golf Ranges in North America every year since 2001!

Batting Cages - Nine batting cages offer fast and slow pitch baseball and softball.  A great way to burn off some steam, spend time with the kids or whip the ball team into shape.

Miniature Golf - Miniature Golf at the "Rock Garden." 18 holes of beautifully landscaped fun, with fountains, challenging moguls, sand and water traps. Appeals to young and old alike!

3) Dumbarton House

The Washington DC Power Pass includes admission to the Dumbarton House.

Dumbarton House's collection of furniture, paintings, textiles, silver, and ceramics, consists primarily, but not exclusively, of objects dating from the Federal period of U.S. history (approximately 1790-1830). There are a few pieces from the earlier Chippendale period, such as a large English Chippendale linen press that belonged to the Lewis-Washington family, as well as a few examples of Louis XVI French furniture, reflecting the late 18th and early 19th century taste in American. However, the works of American cabinetmakers from the New England states to South Carolina, comprise the major portion of the Dumbarton House furniture collection.

A highlight of the collection of early American paintings on display at Dumbarton House is a portrait of the children of Benjamin Stoddert, first Secretary of the U.S. Navy. The portrait was painted by Charles Willson Peale in 1791. The background scene depicts Georgetown as an early tobacco port, only 40 years after it was incorporated as a city.

The Dumbarton House manuscript and document collection includes one of five original known copies of the Articles of Confederation, as well as papers, journals, account books, ledgers and letters documenting nearly 300 years of Nourse family life. The collection is carefully stored and indexed, and documents pertaining to the Nourse occupation of the house have been transcribed.

Dumbarton House contains a collection of over 1,000 original, unique and interesting pieces, full of a rich history that is enjoyable to all. In addition to our permanent collection, we also offer a series of temporary exhibits that feature topics relevant to additional interpretation of the museum.

4) Full Day Washington DC Bike Rental | Bike and Roll | SEASONAL

Washington, DCs' most popular monuments and memorials are easily accessible by bike and you'll find that a bicycle is the perfect vehicle for touring and sightseeing.  You can visit monuments and memorials by riding safely on paths, trails and sidewalks.

Enjoy a full day rental of a bike from Bike and Roll.  Bike rentals include helmet, bike tube, pump, lock, city map, and handlebar bag.

Please Note:
Washington, DC law requires individuals aged 16 and under to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle; Bike and Roll strongly recommend that all of their participants wear a helmet. Wearing a properly fitted helmet reduces head injuries by 85%.  Bike and Roll require participants under 18 to wear a helmet.

The Washington DC Power Pass includes a full day bike rental from Bike and Roll Washington, DC.

Bikes must be picked up before 11 am. 

5) Guided Washington DC Walking Tours | Choose 1 | SEASONAL

The Washington DC Power Pass includes a choice of 1 Washington Walks Tour per day when available.

Washington Walks offers numerous walking tours of Washington DC.  Walks last approximately 2 hours and are given rain or shine.  All Washington Walks guides wear a blue and green badge that displays the Washington Walks logo.

Choose 1 per day from the following -

SUNDAY

    • Georgetown: Washington's most famous neighborhood, known for its shopping, dining, night life and Kennedy pedigree.
    • Memorials By Moonlight: A night time encounter with the National Mall memorials.
    • In the Shadow of the Dome: Around the U.S. Capitol:  Travel around Washington’s most famous architectural icon, the U.S. Capitol, and past the buildings housing America’s legislative and judicial branches of government.

MONDAY

    • Embassy Row: Revel in the architecture along Washington's grandest boulevard.
    • I've Got a Secret: Unusual lore and Little Known Facts about Washington, D.C.
    • Memorials By Moonlight: A night time encounter with the National Mall memorials.

WEDNESDAY

    • The Most Haunted Houses: Features a look at the Octagon, D.C.'s most ghost-filled residence.

THURSDAY

    • The Most Haunted Houses: Features a look at the Octagon, D.C.'s most ghost-filled residence.  Begins Thursday evenings on May 28, 2009.

FRIDAY

    • Georgetown: Washington's most famous neighborhood, known for its shopping, dining, night life and Kennedy pedigree.
    • Memorials By Moonlight: A night time encounter with the National Mall memorials.
    • The Most Haunted Houses: Features a look at the Octagon, D.C.'s most ghost-filled residence.

SATURDAY

    • Embassy Row: Revel in the architecture along Washington's grandest boulevard.
    • Before Harlem, There Was U Street: One of D.C.'s coolest neighborhoods is alive with African-American history.
    • Capitol Hill: See everything from the Marine Corps barracks to a centuries-old shopping center.
    • Moveable Feast: A Taste of DC: A walking snack-a-thon through downtown D.C. and beyond.
    • Memorials By Moonlight: A night time encounter with the National Mall memorials.
    • The Most Haunted Houses: Features a look at the Octagon, D.C.'s most ghost-filled residence. Begins Saturday evenings on May 30, 2009.

6) International Spy Museum

The Washington D.C. Power Pass includes admission to the International Spy Museum.

The International Spy Museum is the first and only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to espionage and the only one in the world to provide a global perspective on this all-but-invisible profession. It features the largest collection of international spy-related artifacts ever placed on public display.

The stories of individual spies, told through film, interactives, and state-of-the-art exhibits, provide a dynamic context to foster an understanding of espionage and its impact on current and historic events. In addition to the Museum, the Complex includes a Museum Store and two restaurants: Zola and Spy City Cafe.

7) Macy's DC Area Stores Savings Package

The Washington DC region Macy's Visitor Savings Pass is good for 11% savings throughout the stores with very limited restrictions.

The Macy's Visitor Savings Pass is available in all Macy's DC metropolitan locations: Tyson's Corner & Tyson's Galleria as well as Downtown Metro Center & Fashion Center Mall at Pentagon City.  Visit the Gift Wrap Department at Macy's Metro Center, Macy's Pentagon City, Macy's Tysons Corner, or Macy's Tysons Galleria to request your reserved-for visitors-only savings pass to use throughout the store.

Macy's Store features -

Macy's Metro Center
Special Features include:
• Fur Salon
• Formal Wear for Men, Women & Children
• Home Store
• Macy's Wedding & Gift Registry
• Macy's By Appointment Personal Shopping Service
• Gift Wrap
• Godiva Chocolate Bar

Macy's Fashion Centre Mall at Pentagon City
Special Features include:
• Formal Wear for Men, Women & Children
• Home Store
• Macy's Wedding & Gift Registry
• Macy's By Appointment Personal Shopping Service
• Gift Wrap

(The domestic visitor can use it as often as s/he wants at any Macy's in the DC area for 5 days. International visitors get the same savings, but can use the pass for 30 days)

8) Madame Tussauds Washington D.C.

The Washington D.C. Power Pass includes admission to Madame Tussauds Washington D.C.

Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. opened its doors on the corner of F and 10th Streets, NW in October  2007 to host a slew of exciting new experiences. Madame Tussauds Washington DC is housed in the historic Woodies Building in the heart of the nation’s capital.

The fully interactive attraction features exhibits such as “Behind the Scenes,” where visitors are able to learn about the trade secrets used to create Madame Tussauds’ wax figures. The D.C. attraction pays homage to some of the most influential and important political figures in U.S. history from Presidents to activists and assassins to First Ladies. Madame Tussauds Washington DC also features Madame Tussauds’ signature celebrity style with its “Glamour” area that allows guests to rub elbows with Hollywood’s A-list, and a sports exhibit where visitors can get “physical” with their favorite athletic idols.

Popular Things to Do in Madame Tussauds Washington, DC

• Flash your pearly whites next to President-elect Barack Obama and get your photo taken in the Madame Tussauds Washington, DC exact replica of the Oval Office.

• Do you know the names of every US President?  Check out their newest experience – Presidential Gallery – to learn interesting fact about their lives, listen to Richard Nixon’s resignation speech, and put your face on Mount Rushmore.

• Think you can shoot hoops with Gilbert Arenas?  See if you measure up in the Madame Tussauds Washington, DC Sports Zone.

• Test your historical knowledge of US Presidents and cultural figures with interactive quizzes in every room.

• Go "Behind the Scenes" to learn about the creation of Madame Tussauds life-like wax figures plus the history of Marie Grosholtz Tussaud. 

• Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers were recently unveiled at the attraction – see them now before they go “on tour” to other Madame Tussauds attractions at the end of January 2009.

• Shake your booty in the Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. Glamour room with Beyonce and other A-List celebrities including Tyra Banks, Will Smith, Tom Cruise and Julia Roberts.

9) Marian Koshland Science Museum | National Academy of Sciences

The Washington DC Power Pass includes admission to the Marian Koshland Science Museum.

The mission of the Marian Koshland Science Museum is to engage the general public in current scientific issues that impact their lives. The museum’s state-of-the-art exhibits, public programs, and educational programs provide information that stimulates discussion and provides insight into how science supports decision-making.

Museum Exhibits
Interactive displays illustrate the role of science in informing national policy and personal decisions impacting people’s daily lives. A majority of the museum’s exhibits are temporary; new exhibits will be announced as they become available. The museum’s current exhibits include:

Infectious Disease: Evolving Challenges to Human Health This exhibition explores the microbial world we live in, examines the emergence of new threats, and shows how our response determines the spread of disease.

Global Warming Facts & Our Future: This exhibition explores issues related to global warming, including possible implications of this phenomenon for the quality of life worldwide.

Wonders of Science: This introductory section displays scientific animations that illustrate ground-breaking scientific research and includes a film, What is the Universe Made Of? The film and animations are updated periodically.

Putting DNA to Work: Now on travel, this exhibit explores how DNA sequencing technology is used to solve many of today's challenges.

10) Mount Vernon | George Washington's Estate & Gardens

The Washington DC Power Pass includes admission to the Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens.

Discover the real George Washington from his restored Mount Vernon Mansion, a Hollywood-produced action adventure movie, interactive exhibits, an immersive Revolutionary War “snow” experience, more than 1,000 artifacts, original films, and life-size models of Washington created from a forensic investigation - all at the historic Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens!

Visitors to the Mount Vernon Estate may also tour 50 spacious acres of gardens and grounds, which include the tombs of George and Martha Washington, a memorial to the slaves who worked at Mount Vernon, and a four-acre working farm. And of course there’s the gorgeous view of the Potomac River that can be enjoyed from one of several Windsor chairs on Washington’s piazza!

Mount Vernon was the beloved home of George and Martha Washington from the time of their marriage in 1759 until General Washington's death in 1799. He worked tirelessly to expand his plantation from 2,000 acres to 8,000 and the mansion house from six rooms to twenty one.

The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association purchased Mount Vernon from the Washington family in 1858 and opened the estate to the public in 1860. Since that time, nearly 80 million visitors have toured Washington's home. Mount Vernon is independent of the government and no tax dollars are expended to support the 500-acre estate, its educational programs or activities.

A visit to Mount Vernon begins at the Ford Orientation Center. A 20-minute action-adventure movie, We Fight to be Free, is shown in a pair of luxury theaters. The film depicts a heroic and charismatic Washington at pivotal moments in his life.

The centerpiece of a visit is seeing George Washington's home; an original building filled with 18th-century treasures, many of them owned by Washington. The Mansion house sits high above the Potomac River with a stunning view of the Maryland shore.

Forty-five acres of the estate are open to the public. A spectacular view of the Potomac River from the Mansion's piazza transports visitors back in time. Four gardens showcase heirloom plants known to have been at Mount Vernon in the late 1700s. Washington himself designed the landscape which includes 13 trees that stand today as the last living witnesses of Washington's lifetime.

Children love the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer exhibition, a four-acre demonstration farm that features a recreation of Washington's 16-sided treading barn. Check the Mount Vernon Calendar of Events to see many other special events and seasonal activities.

The Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center opened on October 27, 2006. Twenty-three theater and gallery experiences -- many of them with interactive technology -- illuminate the detailed story of Washington's life, including his military and political careers.

11) National Museum of Crime and Punishment

The Washington DC Power Pass includes admission to the National Museum of Crime and Punishment.

Explore the technology and science behind solving crimes, discover the heroes of law enforcement, and venture into the dark side of the criminal mind.

Described by Good Morning America as a “must see for CSI fans,” the National Museum of Crime & Punishment includes a crime scene lab and the filming studios for America's Most Wanted. A simulated FBI shooting range, virtual high-speed police-chase, John Dillinger’s getaway car, and hundreds of interactives and artifacts pertaining to America’s favorite subject fill the 3-floor, 25,000 square foot museum.

12) Old Town Trolley Tour

The Washington DC Power Pass entitles you to all day on and off privileges on each of the 3 Old Town Trolley loops.

The Old Town Trolley tour route has 3 convenient and continuous loops - Orange, Green & Red.

1.  The National Mall and Downtown - Orange Loop
The Orange line traverses the National Mall with stops at all the Smithsonian Museum buildings, as well as the National Monuments and Memorials - Lincoln, FDR, Washington, Jefferson and the United States Capitol and Supreme Court buildings.
 
2.  The National Cathedral, Uptown and Georgetown - Green Loop
The Green line travels uptown to visit the National Zoo and Washington National Cathedral; then it takes you through "Embassy Row" on its way to historic Georgetown - Washington's oldest neighborhood and a mecca for shopping and dining. Finally the green line stops at the White House and then makes its way to our Welcome Center.
 
3.  The Arlington National Cemetery Shuttle - Red Loop (10-15 minute ride)
The Arlington Cemetery line shuttles between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington Cemetery.

Please Note: Old Town Trolley Tour tickets must be picked up at the Washington Welcome Center (1001 E Street NW)

13) Potomac River Cruises | Choice of 2 | SEASONAL

The Washington DC Power Pass includes your choice of either the Potomac Riverboat Company's George Washington's Mount Vernon by Water Cruise or Washington by Water Monuments Cruise.

Choose either the:

Washington by Water Monuments Cruise/Water Taxi -
Behold the splendor of America's monuments and the city of Washington aboard a narrated cruise on the Potomac River.  Cruise Highlights include Washington's majestic monuments, landmarks, buildings and bridges -- the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, to name a few. Depart from the quaint and historic seaport of Old Town Alexandria with its cobblestone streets or world-famous Georgetown with its upscale shops, pubs, and restaurants. Each leg of the cruise is approximately 45 minutes long and the narration is divided evenly between the two departure locations.

or the:

George Washington's Mount Vernon by Water Cruise -
Experience the stately elegance of George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens aboard the Miss Christin.  Cruise the Potomac River aboard the Miss Christin from Old Town Alexandria to George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, home of America's first President, George Washington. Depart from Old Town Alexandria's city marina and travel south for a memorable tour of the stately and elegant Mount Vernon, the most popular historic estate in America. Cruise is narrated, and land tour is self-guided. Cruise includes admission fee to the estate; grounds and shops. Cruise Highlights include the Torpedo Factory, Admiral's Row, and Jones Point Lighthouse. Experience the natural sights and sounds along the way, as the Potomac winds through a hardwood forest and spectacular riverbanks. See the historic military Fort Washington on the Maryland side of the river, commanding an expansive view of the area. After Riverview Park, a favorite sunset spot, begin a breathtaking approach to the Mount Vernon waterfront, estate and grounds. (Comfortable shoes are recommended for the long walk up from the wharf up to the estate and gardens.) Beyond the estate, gardens, and museum, the self-guided tour includes George Washington's Tomb, an interpretive Pioneer Farm, Forest Trail and more.

14) Shop & Play Shopping Package | Tysons Corner Center

The Washington DC Power Pass includes the Shop & Play Shoppers Package at Tysons Corner Center. Please visit the Tysons Corner Center Guest Services Desk located Level 1, next to Macy's to redeem your package.

Only minutes from the Nation's capital, Tysons Corner Center is one of the premier shopping malls on the East Coast. At Tysons Corner Center, you'll discover an unbeatable mix of department and specialty stores - more than 300 in all. There's Nordstrom, Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Lord & Taylor, L.L.Bean, and AMC Theatres. You'll also find Apple, Banana Republic, Bailey Banks & Biddle, Coach, CUSP, Free People, Garage, Hanna Andersson, Martin + Osa, MNG by Mango, RUEHL, Sony Style, Tous, True Religion, and the list goes on and on.

The Shop & Play Shoppers Package at Tysons Corner Center includes -

•  Nordstrom- Complimentary consultation with a Nordstrom personal stylist. Please call ahead to make an appointment at 703.761.1121, ext, 1840. All appointments are subject to availability.
•  Beadazzled- Free strand of semi-precious turquoise beads and instructions on basic jewelry-making techniques.
•  Fast Fix Jewelry Repairs- Free jewelry cleaning (limit two pieces)
•  Fairfax County Visitors Center - Free Gift (keychain, luggage tag, etc.)
•  Laila Rowe- Receive a free bangle or beaded necklace with every purchase
•  lucy- $20 off a purchase of $80 or more
•  MNG by Mango - Complimentary Signature Mango Tote Bag with any purchase (limit one per customer).
•  Suissa Salon - Complimentary Skin Care Samples
•  Tall Girl Shop - Spend $50 or more on regular price items and save $10 on your entire purchase. Receive a free gift for shopping with Tall Girl. (One card per person, excludes clearance and accessory items and combining with other promotions.)
•  White House/Black Market- Complimentary wardrobe consultation
•  Tysons Corner Center special gift
•  Tysons Corner Center directory
•  Tysons Corner Center Shopping & Dining Visitor Rewards book with more than $200 in special discounts and offers from participating stores and restaurants.
•  Complimentary Guest Services including resort and hotel information, valet parking, transportation assistance, restaurant menus and reservations as well as local event, activity and visitor information courtesy of Visit Fairfax.

15) Stephen Decatur House

The Washington D.C. Power Pass includes admission to the Stephen Decatur House.

Decatur House is one of the oldest surviving homes in Washington, DC, and one of only three remaining residential buildings in the country designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, the father of American architecture.

Completed in 1818 for naval hero Stephen Decatur and his wife Susan, its distinguished neoclassical architecture and prominent location across from the White House made Decatur House one of the capital's most desirable addresses and home to many of our nation’s most prominent figures. Today, visitors see a restoration in progress and hear the compelling stories of this unique site, from elite socializing to a slave's campaign for freedom.

16) The Kreeger Museum

The Washington DC Power Pass includes admission to the Kreeger Museum.

The Kreeger Museum collection is comprised of works from the 1850s to the 1970s. The Impressionists are represented by nine Monet paintings, as well as works by Renoir, Sisley, and Pissarro. From his early work to the end of his life, Picasso’s career, can be traced through his paintings at the Kreeger. Other 20th century European artists include Edvard Munch, Max Beckmann, Wassily Kandinsky, and Joan Miró.

The American artists are introduced by the graceful motion of an Alexander Calder mobile. Visitors can either lose themselves in the infinite space of a painting by Clyfford Still, or enjoy the sly Pop humor of James Rosenquist’s Bowling Ball Diptych.

The permanent collection also includes a collection of traditional works of art from west and central Africa. There are also a few Indian and Pre-Colombian pieces.

17) The Newseum

The Washington DC Power Pass includes admission to The Newseum.

The Newseum — a 250,000-square-foot museum of news — offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits.

The Newseum is located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., on America’s Main Street between the White House and the U.S. Capitol and adjacent to the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. The exterior’s unique architectural features include a 74-foot-high marble engraving of the First Amendment and an immense front wall of glass through which passers-by can watch the museum fulfilling its mission of providing a forum where the media and the public can gain a better understanding of each other.

The Newseum features seven levels of galleries, theaters, retail spaces and visitor services. It offers a unique environment that takes museum-goers behind the scenes to experience how and why news is made.

Galleries and Exhibits
The Newseum features 14 main exhibition galleries exploring news history, electronic news, photojournalism, world news and how the media have covered major historical events such as the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

18) The Phillips Collection | Modern Art Museum

The Washington DC Power Pass includes admission to the Phillips Collection.

The Phillips Collection, America's first museum of modern art, opened in 1921 in the home of Duncan Phillips (1886–1966). The collection includes Renoir's great masterpiece Luncheon of the Boating Party, along with other outstanding Impressionist paintings by van Gogh, Monet, Degas and Cézanne. The comfortable galleries are a perfect setting for Vuillard's intimate canvases; color-filled Bonnards; and works by Braque, Picasso, Matisse, and Klee. American works are equally celebrated, including examples by Homer, Eakins, Ryder; the American Impressionists; modernists O'Keeffe, Marin, and Dove; and such mid-century masters such as Mark Rothko, Jacob Lawrence and Richard Diebenkorn. The Phillips Collection today is a publicly-supported, non-government museum, continuing to serve as the inviting place to enjoy art that Duncan Phillips envisioned. Discover for yourself the international treasure that is also one of Washington, D.C.'s best-loved museums.

19) The Textile Museum

The Washington DC Power Pass includes admission to the Textile Museum.

Mission Statement
The Textile Museum is dedicated to furthering the understanding of mankind's creative achievements in the textile arts. As a museum, it is committed to its role as a center of excellence in the scholarly research, conservation, interpretation and exhibition of textiles, with particular concern for the artistic, technical and cultural significance of its collections. The mission is pursued through development and maintenance of collections, records and a library, as well as through scholarly research, exhibitions, publications and educational programs. In all of this, the standard of excellence established by the Museum's founder, George Hewitt Myers, will be maintained.

History
In 1925 George Hewitt Myers founded The Textile Museum with a collection of 275 rugs and 60 related textiles. Myers collected actively for the Museum until his death in 1957, at which time the collection had grown to encompass the textile arts of Africa, Asia and Latin America. In Myers' time, the Museum was open by appointment only and received several hundred visitors annually. Today, The Textile Museum is one of the world's foremost specialized art museums and receives 25,000 to 35,000 visitors each year from around the world.

Buildings
The Textile Museum is housed in two historic buildings in the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Visitors enter the Museum through the former home of the Museum's founding family which was designed by John Russell Pope in 1913. Since 1925, the Museum's galleries have been located in an adjacent building purchased by George Hewitt Myers for this purpose. Large gardens behind the buildings are open to the public during Museum hours.

20)  Tudor Place Historic House and Garden

The Washington DC Power Pass includes a Guided House Tour and Self-Tour of the Garden at the Tudor Place Historic House and Garden.

The House -

Thomas Peter, son of the first mayor of Georgetown, and his wife Martha Custis, granddaughter of Martha Washington, purchased an 8 1/2-acre city lot in 1805 with an $8,000 legacy from George Washington. A grand residence was designed by Dr. William Thornton, a self-taught architect, on the land to overlook the Potomac River. Thornton's other Washington buildings include the first United States Capitol and The Octagon. A National Historic Landmark, Tudor Place is known nationally and internationally as a premier example of American neoclassical architecture.

During 179 years of single-family ownership, an impressive collection of European and American decorative arts were amassed. Highlights include over 100 objects originally belonging to George and Martha Washington, an outstanding 19th- century American silver collection, and an extraordinary porcelain collection. An extensive collection of furniture, glassware, sculpture, portraits, prints, and textiles tell the story of each generation. The house, furnishings, and grounds are well documented by a remarkable archival collection including letters, diaries, books, bills, and photographs.

The Garden -

Today, the remaining 5 1/2 acres of this unique garden maintain much of the original Federal period design. In the early-19th century the family had many different requirements for the land including orchards, vegetable gardens, a stable, and grazing land for cows and horses. Six successive generations of the Peter family cared for and embellished the landscape as Georgetown and the Federal City grew around them. The last owner, Armistead Peter 3rd, completed major projects during the mid-20th century that shaped the gardens we see today.

21) Washington DC Audio Guides | Choice of 3

Choose one of the 3 following MP3* audio guides:

The Historic Georgetown MP3 audio guide -
The Historic Georgetown MP3 audio guide walks you over the Potomac into Georgetown. We’ll go from quiet streets with gorgeous townhomes to busy Wisconsin and M Streets, and even to the Exorcist Steps, all the while describing the beautiful architecture and acquainting you with the historic figures that have lived here.

The National Mall MP3 audio guide -
The National Mall MP3 audio guide walks you all around the Mall, describing what you’ll see inside the Smithsonian Institution museums if you decide to stop and visit. We’ll also walk you to the World War II and Vietnam Memorials, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and much, much more, while giving you a flavor of the history and Washington goings-on.

The Washington D.C. Temperance Tour -
In The Washington D.C. Temperance Tour DC Author Garrett Peck will guide you around Prohibition and Temperance related sites in the Penn Quarter, Chinatown and Kalorama neighborhoods of Washington DC. Discover Washington's own Spanish Steps, see Woodrow Wilson's 'Rolls' and if you like, visit 'Embassy Row' or stop in at the pub with most beers!

The guides are all provided by AudioSteps.

* Please note - These audio guides require you to have an MP3 player.

The Washington D.C. Power Pass includs your choice of 1 of 3 MP3 audio guides. Choose from The Historic Georgetown MP3 audio guide,The National Mall MP3 audio guide, or The Washington D.C. Temperance Tour. 

22) Washington DC TV and Movie Sites Bus Tour | On Location Tours

Washington DC TV and Movie Sites Tour:

Visit more than 30 locations used in movies and TV shows shot in Washington DC.  

Shop in the mall where No Way Out and True Lies were filmed; stand on the steps of the house used in The Exorcist; visit the bar used in St. Elmo’s Fire; go to the park used in The Sentinel and see locations from Wedding Crashers, Thank You For Smoking, Election, X Files, Independence Day, Forrest Gump, and many others.

Tours are led by local actors and run Saturdays at 10AM.

The Washington DC Power Pass includes admission to the Washington DC TV and Movie Sites Tour from On Location Tours. Call for reservations. Space is limited.

23) Woodrow Wilson House

The Washington DC Power Pass includes admission to the Woodrow Wilson House.

The Woodrow Wilson House is a national historic landmark and house museum that focuses on President Woodrow Wilson's "Washington Years (1912-1924)". The museum promotes a greater awareness of Wilson's public life and ideals for future generations through guided tours, exhibitions and educational programs. The museum also serves as a community preservation model and resource, dedicated to the stewardship and presentation of an authentic collection and property.

24)The Corcoran Gallery of Art

The Washington DC Power Pass Includes admission to the Corcoran Gallery of Art

The Corcoran is dedicated to art. Situated in the heart of Washington, D.C., we display great artworks of past and present, and shape the next generation of artists, designers, and art educators