Washington DC Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Washington DC attractions and places to see in Washington DC, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Washington Monument
At 555 ft (170 m) the Washington Monument is not only the tallest building in Washington D.C., it is also the tallest masonry structure in the world. ... Continue Reading »
Capitol Hill
First-time visitors will be forgiven for assuming Capitol Hill, the geographic and legislative heart of the city, is all about the majestic icon that sits ... Continue Reading »
Arlington National Cemetery
More than four million people visit Arlington National Cemetery, which contain the graves of soldiers of every war the United States has fought since the ... Continue Reading »
National Mall (The Mall)
Stretching from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, the National Mall is a wide, tree-lined expanse of open space between the Constitution and Independence ... Continue Reading »
National Air and Space Museum
Each year, eight million people visit the cavernous halls of the National Air and Space Museum, for this popular Smithsonian museum is one of the best for ... Continue Reading »
Supreme Court
The highest court in the country, the Supreme Court of the United States convenes in an imposing 1935 all-marble building. The stately Corinthian marble ... Continue Reading »
Library of Congress
One of the most iconic and impressive structures in Washington D.C., the Library of Congress contains a staggering 120 million items, including 22 million ... Continue Reading »
Washington National Cathedral
Open to all faiths and creeds, the Washington National Cathedral conducts services for many faiths and peoples. Martin Luther King Jr gave his last Sunday ... Continue Reading »
Potomac River
From its source in West Virginia to where it empties out in Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac River is an area rich in American history, so much that’s often ... Continue Reading »
Mount Vernon
A visit to George Washington's Virginia home, Mount Vernon, is an easy escape from Washington D.C. – one that the president himself enjoyed. It's also a ... Continue Reading »
White House
Unlike many sites of similar caliber, the White House feels more uplifting than somber. Maybe that’s because this is, at the end of the day, a home as well ... Continue Reading »
U.S. Capitol
There's nothing quite like the majestic sight of the U.S. Capitol, with its towering 285 ft (86 m) cast-iron dome topped by the bronze Statue of Freedom, ... Continue Reading »
Lincoln Memorial
Here's a local secret: if you're ever stuck in a thunderstorm while wandering around the Mall, make a dash for the Lincoln Memorial. Thunder seems to rumble ... Continue Reading »
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
If not one of the most powerful in the world, the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial is certainly one of the most powerful in Washington D.C. The iconic memorial is ... Continue Reading »
Decatur House
Designed in 1818 for the War of 1812 naval hero Stephen Decatur, Decatur House holds the honor of being the first and last house on Lafayette Square to be ... Continue Reading »
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