Travel Guide of Washington in United States by Influencers and Travelers
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington or D.C., is the capital of the United States.
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1 - United States Capitol
The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol Building, is the home of the United States Congress and the seat of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government.
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2 - Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial is an American national memorial built to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. It is located on the western end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., across from the Washington Monument.
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3 - Tours & Sightseeing | Washington D.C. City Tours
Hop on the Washington D.C. Sunset Tour at L’Enfant Plaza and experience the capital city's famous landmarks beautifully illuminated at dusk. A knowledgeable tour guide will bring the buildings to life by sharing the stories behind Washington’s iconic landmarks. As you hear the history of these national monuments, you'll also get into the best positions to capture impressive photos. The panoramic tour includes one stop, where you and and your guide will take a short walking tour of the Lincoln Memorial and the Korean War Memorial.
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4 - Chinatown
Washington, D.C.'s Chinatown is a small, historic area east of Downtown Washington, D.C. along H and I Streets between 5th and 8th Streets, Northwest.
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5 - Washington Monument
The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, once commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and the first President of the United States.
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6 - US Capitol Grounds
The United States Capitol, often called The Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the meeting place of the United States Congress and the seat of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government.
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7 - Washington National Cathedral
The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington, commonly known as Washington National Cathedral, is an American cathedral of the Episcopal Church.
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8 - International Spy Museum
The International Spy Museum is a private non-profit museum dedicated to the tradecraft, history and contemporary role of espionage, featuring the largest collection of international espionage artifacts currently on public display.
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9 - National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art, and its attached Sculpture Garden, is a national art museum in Washington, D.C., located on the National Mall, between 3rd and 9th Streets, at Constitution Avenue NW.
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10 - National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery is a historic art museum located between 7th, 9th, F, and G Streets NW in Washington, D.C., in the United States. Founded in 1962 and opened to the public in 1968, it is part of the Smithsonian Institution. Its collections focus on images of famous Americans. The museum is housed in the historic Old Patent Office Building, as is the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
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11 - Georgetown Waterfront Park
The Georgetown Waterfront Park is a national park completed in Washington, DC in the fall of 2011. Part of the Georgetown Historic District, the park stretches along the banks of the Potomac River from 31st Street, NW to the Key Bridge.
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12 - Washington D.C. Temple
12 km away
The Washington D.C. Temple is the 18th constructed and 16th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is located in Kensington, Maryland, United States, just north of Washington, D.C., near the Capital Beltway.
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13 - National Harbor
13 km away
National Harbor is a census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, located along the Potomac River near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and just south of Washington. It originated as a 300-acre multi-use waterfront development. The population was 3,788 at the 2010 census.
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14 - National Plaza
14 km away
South Coast Plaza is a regional shopping mall in Costa Mesa, California. The largest shopping center on the West Coast of the United States, its Pre-CoVid sales of over $1.5 billion annually were the highest in the United States.
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15 - Wolftrap Creek
18 km away
Browns Mill is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Browns Mill is located at the intersection of Beulah and Browns Mill Roads midway between the Dulles Toll Road and the Leesburg Pike.
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16 - Great Falls Park
23 km away
Great Falls Park is a small National Park Service site in Virginia, United States. Situated on 800 acres along the banks of the Potomac River in northern Fairfax County, the park is a disconnected but integral part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
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17 - Mount Vernon Trail
23 km away
The Mount Vernon Trail is a 17-mile long shared use path that travels along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Northern Virginia between Rosslyn and George Washington's home at Mount Vernon.
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18 - North Potomac
27 km away
North Potomac is a census-designated place and unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is located less than 5 miles north of the Potomac River, and is about 20 miles from Washington, D.C.
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19 - Damascus
40 km away
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Are you planning to stay in Washington DC for a couple of days? This complete guide to Washington DC will tell you in detail all the highlights of the city! Many people ask why DC? Because it's the District of Columbia. Another interesting thing to note is that most of the museums and galleries are free. Depending on the time of year, they usually close between 5pm and 7pm. Of course, if you want to visit them all, you should stay more in DC. What I'm about to tell you about is a plan to go for a couple of days. Which museums should we visit? Among others, we went to the National Museum of American History, the National Air and Space Museum, and the Newseum (news and journalism). There are discounts for students and senior citizens, but only the Newseum has a charge. It really is worth the money. I loved it because the contents are very interesting and very entertaining. There is also a very nice terrace on the top floor where you can see the Parliament building. In Newseum I don't think I would recommend the American History Museum if you are only staying for a few days as I don't think it needs much, it is more for children. On the other hand, I really liked the Air and Space Museum. It has rockets, spaceships, real planes from NASA and the US military and is very interesting. Don't miss it! It's definitely something you should see, and it's free. There are also other important museums to enter. The National Museum of Natural History, the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Museum of African American Art and Culture. The DC Underground One of the strangest things about DC is the subway/metro: unlike New York City, DC's underground system charges by distance, meaning the closer you get, the cheaper the fare. Also, each MetroCard is independent and cannot be shared. Here are some of the sights you absolutely can't miss in DC. Walk the entire National Mall, which stretches from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, a huge open-air park with all of DC's monuments, memorials and museums. Along the way, you'll pass all the way through. The George Washington Monument (the famous obelisk erected in honour of our first President. If you book in advance via this website, you can take a lift up to the top of the monument). The World War II Tribute (one of the most recent, built in 2004 during the Bush Junior administration). Vietnam Veterans and Korean War Memorials The Complete Guide to Washington DC Lincoln Memorial Last but not least, don't forget to visit the Lincoln Memorial, where Martin Luther King delivered his "I have a dream" speech on August 28, 1963. The view from the top of the memorial is truly beautiful, be sure to go up and take some panoramic photos of the reflecting pool.
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