D.C. Guide: Sights to See Off-the-Beaten Path

Here are nine attractions to visit after the MLK Memorial.

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The Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial - With this weekend’s dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in West Potomac Park, there’s another reason to stroll around the nation’s capital. Here are nine other cool things to do after you check out the civil rights leader’s 30-ft. statue.(Photo: EPA/JIM LO SCALZO/LANDOV)

Washington, D.C. - Actress and dancer Maria Broom will be performing an interactive introduction to Kwanzaa at the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture (1901 Fort Pl SE) on Dec. 26. This event begins at 10:30 a.m. (Photo: Alexis C. Glenn /UPI/Landov)

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The Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum - The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum holds about 6,000 objects dating back to the early 1800’s. It’s the place to start exploring the contributions African-Americans have made to the city. The museum is located in the historically black neighborhood of Anacostia, which once served as Frederick Douglass’ home.(Photo: UPI/Alexis C. Glenn/Landov)

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site - 1411 W St. SE, Washington, D.C. The nation's capital is home to the last residence of abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass. (Photo: UPI/Alexis C. Glenn /Landov)

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Cedar Hill - Walk through abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ home, Cedar Hill, and browse through the titles in his library and check out a reconstruction of the Growlery, a rustic shack where the activist would retreat to whenever he needed to escape and work undisturbed.(Photo: UPI/Alexis C. Glenn/Landov)

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site - 1318 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. This historic site was the last residence of educator Mary McLeod Bethune. Bethune was the founder of the National Council of Negro Women and the Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida, and also served as an adviser to four U.S. presidents. (Photo: The Washington Times /Landov)

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African American Heritage Trail - To visit other African-American historic landmarks in the city, check out the African American Heritage Trail from Cultural Tourism D.C. The free self-guided tour maps out 200 sites spread over 15 neighborhoods that not only influenced black history, but contributed to culture nationwide.(Photo: The Washington Times/Landov)

December 1999 - After some controversy about the location of the memorial, the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) rescinds an earlier vote placing the memorial at the east end of Constitution Gardens and approves a four-acre site adjacent to the Tidal Basin.(Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Tidal Basin - Located adjacent to the Potomac River and bordered by the Washington Monument and West and East Potomac Park, the Tidal Basin is a man-made inlet that provides a calm place to relax and picnic after an afternoon of sightseeing. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Eastern Market - The city’s oldest open-air market not only sells farm fresh produce, meat, cheeses and flowers, but it’s also a great place to hunt for artwork, antiques and handmade crafts.(Photo: UPI Photo/Landov)

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Eastern Market - The city’s oldest open-air market not only sells farm fresh produce, meat, cheeses and flowers, but it’s also a great place to hunt for artwork, antiques and handmade crafts.(Photo: UPI Photo/Landov)

The United States National Arboretum - A 446-acre tree museum filled with bonsais, Koi ponds, herb gardens and flowers make the National Arboretum a wonderful place to let yourself get lost in nature.(Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)

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The United States National Arboretum - A 446-acre tree museum filled with bonsais, Koi ponds, herb gardens and flowers make the National Arboretum a wonderful place to let yourself get lost in nature.(Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)

MetroRail Wheaton Station Escalator - The MetroRail Wheaton Station on the Red line boasts the longest escalator in the Western Hemisphere. The ride, which lasts about two minutes and 45 seconds, is a 500-ft long climb that takes you up 200 feet to the street level. Afterwards, wander around the Maryland suburb for some South American dining or head right back down 200 feet to go back into the city.(Photo: Flickr.com/buschap)

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MetroRail Wheaton Station Escalator - The MetroRail Wheaton Station on the Red line boasts the longest escalator in the Western Hemisphere. The ride, which lasts about two minutes and 45 seconds, is a 500-ft long climb that takes you up 200 feet to the street level. Afterwards, wander around the Maryland suburb for some South American dining or head right back down 200 feet to go back into the city.(Photo: Flickr.com/buschap)

Exorcist Steps - Fans of the classic horror film can walk up the same steps where the priest hurled himself to his death to rid himself of the devil. To find them, walk towards Key Bridge on M Street NW. You’ll find the base across the bridge next to the Exxon gas station. Climb the 97 stone steps and you’ll find the red brick Exorcist house at 3600 Prospect Street.(Photo: Flickr.com/jeffgunn)

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Exorcist Steps - Fans of the classic horror film can walk up the same steps where the priest hurled himself to his death to rid himself of the devil. To find them, walk towards Key Bridge on M Street NW. You’ll find the base across the bridge next to the Exxon gas station. Climb the 97 stone steps and you’ll find the red brick Exorcist house at 3600 Prospect Street.(Photo: Flickr.com/jeffgunn)

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Lafayette Park - Follow it up with a trip to Lafayette Park, also known as “Tragedy Square.” With Halloween on the way, it’s the perfect place to take a ghost tour and hear tales about the area’s former inhabitants that loved the city so much, not even death could keep them away.(Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)