Washington, DC - American Acropolis

Address:
3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC
Directions:
National Arboretum, northeast edge of the city. Hwy 295/Baltimore-Washington Pkwy/Anacosta Fwy exit onto US 50/New York Ave. Drive west, stay in the left lane. Turn left onto Bladensburg Rd. Drive four blocks to R Street, turn left, then drive two blocks to the Arboretum gates.
Admission:
Free.
Hours:
Daily 8-5 (Call to verify)
Phone:
202-245-2726

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The freestanding columns that once were part of the nation's capitol. It's quite a sight to behold. It's worth the detour when visiting the city. [Nat Balsley, 01/25/2007]

Washington, DC - American Acropolis

The American Acropolis -- a gigantic classical ruin in Washington DC, located in the National Arboretum, is composed of all 39 of the original Capitol columns, freestanding. [wrob, 07/09/1998]

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