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One of the most recognized and most visible monuments in the Washington D.C. area, the Washington Monument stands over 555 foot tall between the National Mall and the Reflecting Pool. Construction began in 1848 from...
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Setting at the west end of the National Mall, this monument is one awe-inspiring tribute to one of America's greatest Presidents. Deceptive in its size, from afar, it does look large, but as you get...
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Freedom is Not Free. These four words are etched on the walls of the Korean War monument. It is also the sentiment of this memorial dedicated to the brave men and women who defended our...
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Savings alert: Visiting the cemetery is free. However, if you drive, you do have to pay a few dollars to park. Just on the other side of Washington, D.C. stands Arlington, VA, and more importantly,...
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We vertebrates constitute only a small, specialized portion of life on the planet. When most people say ‘animals’ they mean ‘vertebrates,’ a rather narrow definition of the word. We teach children that ‘animals’ are tigers,...
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Unfortunately, things have changed since my first visit in '91 with regard to visiting the White House. Tours are currently ONLY possible in groups of 10 (private citizens) arranged through your congressman. I applied for...
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One of the newest Memorials in Washington D.C. having only been dedicated on Memorial Day 2004, the WWII Memorial is a beautiful tribute to the men and women who served and to those who died...
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After coming round the back of the Capitol Building while Congress was supposedly in session (they are only really in session from Tuesday to Thursday in the summer because they take the weekends off), we...
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From Dupont Circle Metro Station: Take the N2, N3, N4, or N6 bus to the corner of Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues. Walk north (continue outbound, the direction the bus was going) on Wisconsin one-half block...
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The National Botanic Garden's holiday display becomes obvious as you approach the building. Outside they have the Starlight Express train display. It is a beautiful wooden mountainous display with bridges connecting the mountains...
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Types of Washington, D.C. Tourist Attractions
Types of Washington, D.C. Attractions
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