HOUSING:

During their stay in Washington, Glenn Fellows live in a central site in the Northwest quadrant designated by the program. The double occupancy suites consist of a bedroom with one Queen size bed, a bathroom, a living room with a roll away bed and a desk, a kitchen with basic utensils (plates, glasses, silverware, pots and pans) and appliances such as a microwave, a toaster and a dishwasher, and a dining area. Weekly cleaning and linen service is provided. The facility owns a parking garage but will separately charge the Fellows for its use. A coin operated laundry facility is located on the lower level. The facility also has a small exercise room equipped with a nautilus machine, recumbent bikes and treadmills. A locked bike storage room is also available as no bikes are allowed in the rooms. The facility has a strict "No Pets" policy.

THE CITY:

In addition to the national monuments and museums, Washington has much to offer to satisfy varied interests from arts and fine dining, to nightlife and nature. While participating in the program, Glenn Fellows are required to take part in several pre-arranged and exclusive study tours of many sites of historic and cultural interest in and around the Washington area. They are also encouraged to attend important literary and theatrical events.

Following links lead to the Web sites of numerous services and activities in Washington, D.C. Additionally, programs and calendars from various organizations, museums, theatres, and embassies are regularly made available to the Glenn Fellows. More information about residing in the District is provided as part of the welcome packet Glenn Fellows receive upon their arrival.

The Official Tourism Web site of Washington, D.C., Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, National Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, National Theatre, Folger Shakespeare Library, The Washington Post Entertainment Guide, D.C. Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Washington, D.C.  

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