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Library of Congress
Ollie #6 of 11 attractions in Washington DC
4.5 of 5 stars 470 reviews
Owner description: Though the Library of Congress doesn't own every book ever published, it sure has most of them, with 532 miles of shelves and 115 million items, with...... more » Owner description: Though the Library of Congress doesn't own every book ever published, it sure has most of them, with 532 miles of shelves and 115 million items, with 7,000 added each working day. « less
Attraction type  Libraries; Government Buildings; History Museums
Distance  1.8 miles from city center
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The U.S. National Archives
Ollie #28 of 11 attractions in Washington DC
4.5 of 5 stars 216 reviews
Owner description: Repository where the most important historical documents of the United States are held, such as the original Declaration of Independence, Bill of...... more » Owner description: Repository where the most important historical documents of the United States are held, such as the original Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Constitution and the 1297 version of the Magna Carta. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Libraries; Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Dumbarton Oaks
Ollie #30 of 11 attractions in Washington DC
4.5 of 5 stars 35 reviews
A museum and research center for Pre-Columbian and Byzantine art.
Attraction type  Gardens; History Museums; Art Museums; Historic Sites; Libraries
Distance  2.0 miles from city center
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U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Ollie #45 of 11 attractions in Washington DC
4 of 5 stars 70 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Distance  1.6 miles from city center
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Folger Shakespeare Library
Ollie #65 of 11 attractions in Washington DC
4 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Owner description: The Shakespearean collection at the Folger Library the worlds largest is only open to the more qualified researcher, but theres still plenty to see,...... more » Owner description: The Shakespearean collection at the Folger Library the worlds largest is only open to the more qualified researcher, but theres still plenty to see, like gardens, Renaissance art and an Elizabethan theater. « less
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  1.9 miles from city center
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Georgetown University
Ollie #90 of 11 attractions in Washington DC
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  2.1 miles from city center
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White House Visitors Center
Ollie #94 of 11 attractions in Washington DC
3.5 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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National Geographic Society's Explorer Hall
Ollie #104 of 11 attractions in Washington DC
3 of 5 stars 13 reviews
An interactive educational experience which includes a simulation of orbital flight and geography questions.
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
Ollie #158 of 11 attractions in Washington DC
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Spas; Educational Sites
Distance  4.9 miles from city center
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Millennium Arts Center
Owner description: The Millennium Arts Center (MAC) brings fine, visual and performing artists together under one roof. MAC offers venues for artists from all over the...... more » Owner description: The Millennium Arts Center (MAC) brings fine, visual and performing artists together under one roof. MAC offers venues for artists from all over the United States and the world. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites; Art Galleries; Theaters
Distance  1.8 miles from city center
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National Academy of Sciences
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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