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Recycle       www.freecycle.org        a Recycling movement with 9 million members in 70 countries

discover DC.....    THINGS TO DO DC
DC area young professionals are provided great opportunities to socialize and network with each other at events like embassy affairs, informational seminars and outdoor adventure trips
Destination DC (Official Visitors Guide) 
A non profit membership organization established by business and community leaders funded by the Washington Convention Center Authority and hotel tax managing and marketing Washington DC as a global tourism, convention and special events destination listing hotel packages, interactive maps and event calendars        www.washington.org  (800) 422 8644    
Double Key Treasure Hunts
Treasure hunt using real antique items from the 1800’s
www.doublekeytreasurehunts.com   (800) 494 3138
Entertainment Cruises  Odyssey, Spirit of Washington, Gospel Cruises, Easter Cruises, New Years Eve, 4th of July   www.entertainmentcruises.com  (888) 822 5994
Ghost Story Tour of Washington DC    www.historictrolls.com
Guide Service of Washington 
www.dctourguides.com   (202) 628 2842
Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington DC
www.washingtondctourguides.com   (202) 298 1474
IDB Cultural Center 
The Center also offers a year-long series of concerts, lectures and films that are free and open to the public, and held in the Bank's Conference Center    www.iadb.org/cultural   (202) 623 3558
Japan Travelers Service
(202) 223 9172
Landmark Tour & Travel
www.travellandmark.com   (800) 727 9197
Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour   www.dcbyfoot.com
National Museum of American Military History  
The Jewish War Veterans of the USA document and preserves contributions of Jewish Americans to peace and freedom of the United States educating the public concerning courage and heroism made by Jewish Americans who served in the armed forces www.nmajmh.org   (202) 265 6280
Not For TouristsHow to navigate cities like a local ultimate savvy guide written by in the know city slickers
On Location Tours
3 hour bys tour of movie, TV show locations like the steps of the house used in The Exorcist and visit the bar used in St. Elmo's Fire
www.screentours.com/tour.php/dc    (800) 979 9370
Old Town Trolley Tours www.trolleytours.com  (202) 832 9800
Open Top Sightseeing    (202) 408 4717
People To People Ambassador Programs  Educational travel provider promoting peace through understanding
www.peopletopeople.com    (703) 528 1233 x 4103
Scootaround Wheelchair and Scooter Rentals
Selfguided tour mobility tour
www.scootaround.com   (888) 441 7575
Site Seeing Tours   African American educational and cultural tours following historical footsteps of Frederick Douglass and more in the District
www.siteseeingtoursinc.com  (301) 445 2098
Spies of Washington Tours    A 2 1/2 hour couvert tour sharing tales of Confederate spies  intrigue and espionage in the US Capitol   www.spiesofwashingtontour.com    (703) 569 1875 
Tourmobile Sightseeing  www.tourmobile.com   (202) 554 1000
Tours With Russ   A friendly guide knowledgable of US Capitol landmarks    (703) 501 7953 
US Capitol Historical Society’s Exterior Walking Tour    www.uschs.org
US Department of The Interior Museum   Highlights the Interior's role in Indian affairs, public land management, wildlife programs and geologic research    www.doi.gov/interiormuseum   (202) 208 4743
Vodomodo 
DC landmarks & sites iphone, Bbry, web enabled phone tours with multimedia 5 minute minimovies
www.vodomodo.com   (414) 732 1297
Washington DC Multilingual Guide (English, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Portuges, French, Chinese, Japanese) provides map of the District listing Points of Interest, Map coordinates, Available Metro lines and nearest Metro Station    www.vgp.com/mobile
Walk Washington    The Cultural Tourism DC Neighborhood Heritage Trail sign posted self guided walking tour of US Capitol neighborhoods. Roads to Diversity: Adams Morgan Heritage Trail: Tour of Duty: Barracks Row Heritage Trail: Battleground to Community: Brightwood Heritage Trail: Cultural Convergence: Columbia Heights Heritage Trail: Civil War to Civil Rights: Downtown Heritage Trail: A Self-Reliant People: Greater Deanwood Heritage Trail: City Within a City: Greater U Street Heritage Trail  Village in the City: Mount Pleasant Heritage Trail: Midcity at the Crossroads: Shaw Heritage Trail: River Farms to Urban Towers: Southwest Heritage Trail: Top of the Town: Tenleytown Heritage Trail. 
Selected DC Audio Journeys available    www.culturaltourismdc.org  
Washington DC Sightseeing Tour   www.washington-dc-tours.com   (202) 636 9203
Washington Post's Going Out Guide
The Washington Post weekly calendar guide to DC's restaurants, bars & nightlife events
Washington Walks walking tours including Capital Hauntings, Memorials by Moonlight, Moveable Feast, walks for families with kids   www.washingtonwalks.com    (202) 482 1565
White House Tours
Contact your Congressional Representative up to 6 months before your trip
Worldstrides
Student travel specialists
www.worldstrides.com   (800) 999 7676
Trip Planner
Sample trip itineraries.  Reserve tickets at popular sites in advance where available
 www.washington.org