The Capitol BuildingPhoto by Robert, United Kingdom
April 10 2012, blue sky and fluffy white clouds...Photo by Michael C
Formally known as the Marine's Monument. Washingto...Photo by Lisa S, USA
Washington DC by Night: WWII Memorial with Wash...Photo by Creative Commons
Countryside, Gettysburg, PA by Mlostutter via Flic...Photo by Creative Commons
Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens by Chuck Taylor vi...Photo by Creative Commons
July 13, 2009 - The White HousePhoto by HOLLY M, USA
The Jefferson Memorial by Night, Washington D.C...Photo by Creative Commons
Happy to be staying safe!Photo by TRINA D, USA
I had my telephoto lense camera, and I took thi...Photo by Mimy
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial at Night Photo by James V
Our Garry with another gadget!! Photo by Georgina A
A must see!Photo by Marci G
From the trolley.Photo by Nancy M, USA
Megan and Casey- We parked our Segways and took a ...Photo by KATHLEEN K, USA
The Reflection of the momument was beautiful and t...Photo by Soumitra G, USA
The lights are beautifully lit over here.Photo by Soumitra G, USA
A guide stencils a name from the Vietnam War Memor...Photo by Ivan C, Kazakhstan
Segway-ers on our tour we booked through Viator...Photo by Phillip D, Australia
Washington Monument at Night Photo by James V
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To some, Washington DC means white marble, verdant lawns, and the colorful, ritualistic pageantry of American politics: the Capitol dome; limousine processions on Inauguration Day; the mournful, somber, stately changing of the guard at Arlington National Cemetery.
If civic politics is the American religion, then Washington DC is the nation's holy city - a patriotic combination of history and histrionics: BYO wiretap.
National Mall in Washington DC
The National Mall is the open green space between the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument . Four rows of elm trees line either side that are in front of the Smithsonian Museums , East and ... Continue Reading »
Washington DC's Top National Monuments
Washington DC has its fair share of things to do, but for the history buff and monument fanatic, DC is a playground of elephantine proportions. From the White House and Capitol Hill, to the ... Continue Reading »
3 Days in Washington DC: Suggested Itineraries
To some, Washington DC means white marble, verdant lawns, and the colorful, ritualistic pageantry of American politics: the Capitol dome; limousine processions on Inauguration Day; the mournful, ... Continue Reading »
Washington DC Colonial Sites
The Battle of Gettysburg, the architecture of Thomas Jefferson, General Washington’s mausoleum; it would be a shame to visit DC and miss out on all the surrounding area has to offer. Consider ... Continue Reading »
Cherry Blossom Festival: Tips from a Local
The Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington is famous world-wide. It all started with a letter from First Lady Helen Taft to the Mayor of Tokyo in 1912. She wrote to him complimenting the beautiful ... Continue Reading »
Be a Spy for the Day: International Spy Museum in DC
Our nation’s capital has no shortage of renowned museums at which visitors can experience history, science, and impeccably curated art exhibitions. However, if you’re the type of person who prefers ... Continue Reading »
Fall is in the Air in Washington DC
Yes, things do seem to be winding down in Washington for the season (How can you tell? Because I’ve gotten a chance to write again!), but that doesn’t mean the fun is over. I actually think ... Continue Reading »
Focusing on Minorities in Washington, DC
From the marble colonnades of the memorials to the yellowed parchment of the Constitution, everyone who visits Washington is surrounded by the legacy of the Founding Fathers. But what about those ... Continue Reading »
Honest Abe
He sported one of the most recognizable beards in American history, but there’s more to Abraham Lincoln than the famous “Four score and seven years ago.” Not only was he the tallest President (6’4”), ... Continue Reading »
If I Told You, I’d Have to Kill You
The only public museum in the world devoted solely to espionage, the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C. opened in July of 2002. Its mission is to provide the public with an objective ... Continue Reading »
Library of Congress
“Libraries are the one American institution you shouldn't rip off.” -Barbara Kingsolver Can't argue with that – especially because Washington DC's Library of Congress, which is the largest ... Continue Reading »
Library of Congress
“Libraries are the one American institution you shouldn't rip off.” -Barbara Kingsolver Can't argue with that – especially because Washington DC's Library of Congress, which is the largest ... Continue Reading »
My Favorite Restaurants in DC
Living in Baltimore, I like to take the train to DC once a month or so to try out some of the great restaurants. Here are some of my favorites: 1. Zaytinya - Greek, Lebanese, Turkish Mezze - or ... Continue Reading »
Segway Tours
This is a great way to get around the city. If you do this on your first day you get to see where all the major places are located at and it makes it easier to plan your visit. Since the guides are ... Continue Reading »
Summer Sunsets, Outdoor Films
Often referred to as “The Nation's River,” the Potomac , which divides Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. , was once an integral part of both the Civil War and Native American ... Continue Reading »
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