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( www.doaks.org ; 1703 32nd St NW; museum free, gardens adult/child $8/5; museum 2-5pm Tue-
Sun, gardens 2-6pm Tue-Sun) A museum featuring exquisite Byzantine and pre-Columbian
art is housed within this historic mansion. More impressive are the 10 acres of beauti-
fully designed formal gardens, which are simply stunning during the springtime blooms.
Visit on weekdays to beat the crowds.
Mt Zion United Methodist Church CHURCH
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( www.mtzionumcdc.org ; 1334 29th St NW) This church sits on one of the sites that recall the
history of Georgetown's 19th-century free black community, who lived in an area known
as Herring Hill. Founded in 1816, it claims DC's oldest black congregation. Its original
site, on 27th St NW, was once a stop on the Underground Railroad.
Georgetown University UNIVERSITY
( www.georgetown.edu ; cnr 37th & O Sts NW) Bill Clinton went to school here, which should
give you an idea of the student body: smart, hard-working party people.
Georgetown Waterfront Park PARK
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( www.georgetownwaterfrontpark.org ; K St NW & Potomac River; ) The Waterfront is a favorite
with couples on first dates, singles hoping to hook up, families on an evening stroll and
yuppies showing off their big yachts. The park begins at Washington Harbour (look for
it east of 31st St NW), a modern complex of towers set around a circular terraced plaza
filled with fountains (which light up like rainbows at night). Trees shade the pedestrian-
friendly lanes, and benches dot the way, where you can sit and watch the rowing teams
out on the water. Kids splash in the fountains at Wisconsin Ave's foot. At 33rd St there's
a labyrinth in the grass; walk the circles and see if you feel more connected to the uni-
verse.
Oak Hill Cemetery CEMETERY
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( www.oakhillcemeterydc.org ; cnr 30th & R Sts NW; 9am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, 1-4pm Sun) This
24-acre, obelisk-studded cemetery contains winding walks and 19th-century gravestones
set into the hillsides of Rock Creek. It's a fantastic spot for a quiet walk, especially in
spring, when it seems as if every wildflower in existence blooms on the grounds. James
Renwick designed the lovely gatehouse and charming gneiss-stone chapel.
Tudor Place MUSEUM
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