The statue of the famous raising of the flag on Mt Suribachi, Iwo Jima, is walking distance from Arlington Cemetery and Rosslyn Metro. Go on Saturday and speak to Marine veteran Gordon F Ward, who fought and was injured on Iwo Jima, and now volunteers his time on Saturdays to speak to tourists and school groups about Marine history. There is also a great view back down the National Mall, with the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and Capitol Building all in a line.

Arlington VA, near the George Washington Memorial Parkway.

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It is a National Park, and adjunct to the Kennedy Center (similar to Prince Albert Hall). It is a 'no frills' (sit on the grass - and bring a blanket and your picnic dinner) park, which has various artists (Janice Ian, Joan Baez, The Kingston Trio, others) on offer during the summer months. Conveniently located to The Wolf Trap Motel (in Vienna, Va - the subject of another posting), as well as other motels in the area.

The national parks are a great deal - as are the museums. Unlike Europe - most do not charge an admission fee.. or at most it's nominal. A good deal for 'over 62'ers' is a 'golden age passport'. For a 'one time' fee of $10, it grants lifetime admission to all national park facilities for free to citizens and legal residents - along with companions, friends, etc. Now you can't beat that in europe!

Near Vienna, Va - go out 'route 7 or Dulles Access Road - take Wolf Trap exit. Also accessable thru Vienna via local streets - ask locals for directions.

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I spent a wonderful afternoon just walking around the parks looking at all the different memorials - from the better known president memorials (Lincoln/Jefferson) to memorials commemorating wars (the Korean War Memorial is breathtaking) and a very cuddly looking statue of Einstein. It's a great way to spend an afternoon. All are very close together and it's all free.

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A lovely inner city park with imposing horseback statue of Andrew Jackson, and an excellent view of the White House north side. It's worth (for the lefties among us!) talking to Concepcion or Thomas, who maintain a 24/7 peace vigil opposite the White House and have been there non-stop since 1981.

Between the White House and H Street, by the Hay-Adams Hotel.

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Stroll along the Mall stopping at the all the free museums and the fabulous National Gallery of Art along the way.

West Building: Constitution Avenue, between Fourth & Seventh Streets, NW; East Building: Constitution Avenue & Fourth Street, NW, The Mall & Tidal Basin; Tel: 1-202 737 4215; Archives-Navy Memorial, Judiciary Square or Smithsonian Metro; Open: 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, 11am-6pm Sun; Admission: free; www.nga.gov/

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