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UC TOURS Phone: (202)-526-3384 FAX: (202)-526-3319 Email: uctours@uctours.com |
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November/December Walking Events:
UC Walking Tours Veterans
Day Memorial Walk in Arlington Cemetery Visit the final resting places of servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, defending our freedoms in Iraq and around the world. See the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers; gravesites of President John F. Kennedy, Generals B.O. Davis, Jr. and Sr., Chappie James, Joe Louis. Also see where Audie Murphy, the most highly decorated soldier of WWII is laid to rest. Visit the Challenger and Columbia Memorials. Meet at the Arlington Cemetery Metro stop – east entrance (Blue Line) Duration: 2.5 hours After-Thanksgiving
Trot Complete your Thanksgiving weekend guilt-free by taking a brisk walk around Hains Point. Meet at the Awakening statue in East Potomac Park on the banks of the Potomac River. Continue around the south bank and make the entire circuit back to the statue. Marvel at the interesting history of this sculpture and appreciate its mystery and majesty before it moves across the Potomac to the state of Maryland. See other important historic sites along the DC, Maryland and Virginia shores. No leftovers allowed. Meet at the Awakening Statue, East Potomac
Park, past the Municipal Golf Course on Hains Point, District of
Columbia Nordic
Walking Demonstration Enjoy the walking experience that is sweeping Europe and giving renewed energy to walkers in the US of all ages. Nordic Walking, or Walking with Poles provides you with a whole-body exercise - lower body, upper body, plus a great aerobic workout - comparable to cross-country skiing. A great and enjoyable whole-body exercise. The markedly higher calorie consumption during Nordic walking, as compared to plain walking, or even power walking, provides one of the best weight loss strategies around. http://www.nordicwalkingus.com/ Meet at the L’Enfant Plaza Metro
stop – on Maryland Ave. near the Air & Space Museum (Blue
or Orange Line) First Pet Tails Follow the pitter-patter of little paws through Lafayette Square as you hear tales of the adventures of “First Pets” who have lived in the White House. Your own furry friend (on a leash, please) is welcome to come along. Remember to “BYOB” (Bring You Own Baggie). Enter your pet companion in the 1st Pet Look-Alike contest. The winner who most closely resembles an official White House 1st Pet will receive a laurel trophy and have his winning photo placed on our website: uctours.com! Reservations not required. Come with your pooch or un-escorted. Meet at the Andrew Jackson statue at the
center of Lafayette Square, across from the White House
A grateful nation continues to celebrate the veterans of WORLD WAR II, in remembering the defining event of the 20th Century. The stories of those who served continue to be told – through the arts, through the media, through the monument. CURRENTLY – Visit the monument! The World War II Memorial stands in appreciation
to all those who served and the 400,000 Americans who died in this
war in which over 80 million people world-wide lost their lives.
(See The National Mall – Monuments
& All) ALWAYS – See and hear the stories - remember the greatness! Experience a digital war story as recalled by heroic Tuskegee Airman, Capt. Stanley L. Harris. Click on “Flying with Neeta”. |
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demonstration will be conducted by Marek Zalewski, the founder and
owner of Nordic Walking US, from Vienna, Virginia
with active cooperation from Noel Paige, the Project Director of
Urban Communication Tours
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National Museum of the
Arlington Cemetery
The Awakening at Hains Point
Nordic Walkers
President Clinton with Buddy
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