A Day Exploring 17th Street NW
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Morning
Begin your day with a tour of Decatur House , a gorgeous Neo-Classical mansion. After the tour, turn left and walk to the end of the block; turn left onto 17th St, NW, and continue one block to Pennsylvania Ave. The Renwick Gallery is on the corner. Don’t miss the luxurious ballroom on the second floor.
Continuing east on Pennsylvania, you can view the renowned north portico of The White House on your right. Reverse direction, return to 17th St, and turn left to take in the ornate Executive Office Building (see Eisenhower Executive Office Building).
A block south is the Corcoran Gallery of Art with its superb American and European art. Have lunch at the Café des Artistes , in its Beaux Arts atrium.
Afternoon
After leaving the Corcoran, turn right and continue down 17th Street one block, to D Street. Turn right, and almost at the end of the block is the entrance of the Daughters of the American Revolution. In addition to the fascinating period rooms, the gift shop is a treat for anyone with an interest in quilting, samplers, or porcelain.
End your day by hailing a taxi on 17th Street to the Kennedy Center and enjoy dinner at the Roof Terrace Restaurant , with its stunning river views.
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