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MuseumsLocal Gem
Saint John Paul II National Shrine
Saint John Paul II National Shrine is a museum in Washington, DC, part of the Washington DC guide. Cost: free.
3900 Harewood Road NE · Washington, DC
Why you should go…
Run by the Knights of Columbus in northeast DC, this shrine tells the story of Pope John Paul II's life through exhibits, a chapel, and rotating displays. It draws pilgrims and history-minded visitors looking for a quieter stop than the National Mall crowds.
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