5 ¾ mi. Loop stroll thru central business district following Tours #10 & #11 from WASHINGTON ON FOOT, Protopappas & McNeal, eds., Smithsonian Books, 4th Ed., 2004. Savor dramatic readings from the text at 84 sites. Make fascinating discoveries available solely to those on foot. A.A.Co. folks: Meet at 8:15 a.m. at Truman Pkwy park/ride lower lot off Riva Rd near Annapolis. Depart at 8:30 a.m. sharp! Take US Rte 50 W. to New Carrollton MetroRail station. Take orange line to MetroCenter; transfer to red line towards Glenmont; exit at Union Station. [D.C. folks: Take MetroRail to Union Station OR park there.] [Balt. folks: (a) Drive into D.C. on N.Y. Av.; turn L. on N. Capitol St.; & park at Union Station or in its vicinity; OR (b) Take I-95 S. to the Capital Beltway & then go E. or take MD Rte 295 S. to the Beltway & then go W. Follow the signs to and take MetroRail's green line; at Ft. Totten, transfer to the red line towards ShadyGrove; exit at Union Station.] Step off at 10 a.m. from Union Station main entrance. Dress in layers & bring a backpack to store the extra layers resulting from overdressing. Boots not necessary. Route description & map will be provided. Bring kool snax to share, and water. Canines stay home this time. Rain or shine. Show & Go. [No RSVPs!] Post-hike repast at Union Station food court.
Date(s):
February 14, 2010 (Sun)
Location:
Washington D.C.,
Maryland, Capital Area (DC),
DC DC
