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1. U.S. Capitol

6,957
Government Buildings
Open now
By JoaoP904
John, our tour guide, was extraordinary! lots of knowledge to share and a great since of humor - it was the perfect b...

2. Lincoln Memorial

31,578
Monuments & Statues
National Mall
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By JohnOB51
The statue is flawless & fills me with awe & inspiration The words of the 2nd inaugural speech are timeless & truly t...
  • la salle principale

3. Library of Congress

9,002
Libraries • Government Buildings
Upper Northwest
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By Halfback68
The original Jefferson library pieces, Great Hall, early detailed maps of the east coast and marble architecture is w...
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4. Vietnam Veterans Memorial

11,852
Monuments & Statues
Upper Northwest
By Klerbear
The sheer number of names engraved in this simple, beautiful monument is both sobering and amazing.
  • what a view

5. National Mall

8,258
Historic Walking Areas • Parks
Upper Northwest
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By X200CFlouiser
... Mall is the Korean war memorial, the Vietnam war memorial, the World War ll memorial and the Washington monument.
  • As estatuas

6. Korean War Veterans Memorial

10,980
Monuments & Statues
Upper Northwest
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By ToffeeCambs
This memorial is amazing in lots of ways - the statues are incredible, with emotions on their faces, looking quite lo...
  • Вид с мемориала Линкольну

7. Washington Monument

9,310
Monuments & Statues
Upper Northwest
By 877jacquif
massive obelisk, commemorating the life of George Washington; this monument dominates the central DC vista.

8. Georgetown

2,966
Neighborhoods
Georgetown
By carolinarP6266VW
Wonderful city, full of history and culture, great restaurants and friendly people, lovely architecture and beautiful...
  • Lincoln's Box from the balcony

9. Ford's Theatre

4,278
Historic Sites • Theaters
Downtown / Chinatown
By Jhussey
Enjoyable and the brief history overview was very good, museum to visit before the history overview on the stage insi...

10. National World War II Memorial

10,075
Monuments & Statues
Upper Northwest
By Travelbunny90210
This is an amazing memorial, it is stunning and beautiful to walk around, fantastic to visit if you love war history
  • View of the cathedral from the garden

11. Washington National Cathedral

3,071
Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
Upper Northwest
By PatC0211
Fantastic view of surrounding areas from the tower, easily see all the way to Blue Ridge Mts, MD,VA, WV, and Washingt...
  • Capital Building

12. Capitol Hill

3,438
Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas
Capitol Hill
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By blakelockb
An excellent free tour of the Capitol Building with a very informative guide who was very knowledgeable - gave us ple...
  • Jefferson Memorial

13. Jefferson Memorial

6,414
Monuments & Statues
National Mall
By TheAviator0765
... in 1943 is a beautifully imposing structure that reflects Jefferson's appreciation of Neoclassical architecture.
  • Immerse yourself in the mansion that became a museum.

14. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

1,254
Historic Sites • Gardens
Upper Northwest
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By ngsab
a must-see; the gardens are breathtaking; the museum houses some of the most amazing collections of art, including Ru...

15. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

1,893
Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Open now
By F6562EKthomasv
... unique and original in style and interior artworks, like the golden mosaics on the huge domeswell worth a visit!
  • Great man.

16. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

5,695
Monuments & Statues
National Mall
By dawnbR4812OO
This was one of my favourite memorials of our DC visit, the statue is amazing and I just loved all the quotes around...
  • White House

17. White House

8,113
Government Buildings
National Mall
By ronnykimmy
Perfect weather, perfect peak blooms of tulips and tree blossoms Great volunteers to assist with photos We got our ti...
  • FDR Memorial

18. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

5,892
Monuments & Statues
By 886kathyp
The FDR Memorial is a hidden treasure with its inspiring wall inscriptions, its amazing statues, sculptures, and beau...
  • Supreme Court

19. Supreme Court

1,480
Government Buildings
Upper Northwest
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By waterandmore
See what you can on the inside, especially the courtroom and its beautiful marble and scenes depicting justice and th...

20. Union Station

2,282
Architectural Buildings • Public Transportation Systems
By H9530HXangelap
This beautiful building boasts amazing architecture, aesthetic beauty, food, shopping, transportation hub and more!
  • Old Post Office Tower

21. Old Post Office Pavilion

599
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
Upper Northwest
By mwp715
Then we learned about the Old Post Office Clock Tower and it was an amazing 360 perspective that included the Washing...
  • Host your next event at Nationals Park

22. Nationals Park

1,585
Arenas & Stadiums
  • Edifício do Smithsonian Institution

23. Smithsonian Institution Building

3,538
Castles • Government Buildings
Upper Northwest
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By Brianimated
Until I come across another, this visitor center is the one to beat! Amazing architecture draws the eye, especially s...

24. The Pentagon

1,214
Government Buildings
Open now
By 16nancyd
We concentrated on displays devoted to Viet Nam War, Woman's Contributions, Korean War, Signers of the Constitution,...
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25. The Wharf

123
Marinas • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Open now
By Russell3939
Along one of the piers near Ben and Jerry’s you had fountains, swings along the pier and a fire at night at the end o...
  • Bureau of Engraving and Printing

26. Bureau of Engraving and Printing

957
Government Buildings
By tvlmama721
This is in area with Holocaust Museum and the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial which could be incorporated...
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27. "The Exorcist" Steps

123
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Georgetown

28. Capital One Arena

718
Arenas & Stadiums
Downtown / Chinatown
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Open now
By Newton255
... isn’t a lot of leg room) and the food is good (a little pricey, but similar to offering prices in downtown DC).

29. President Lincoln's Cottage

547
Speciality Museums • Historic Sites
Upper Northwest
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Temporarily closed
By sandyk8102018
Across the street neat cemetery be sure to ask where the cemetery is that has civil war era burials.

30. Anderson House

157
Historic Sites • History Museums
Upper Northwest
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Open now
By 291genej
It was tailored to our interest in architecture, coffered and exquisitely molded ceilings, carved oak doorways, and t...
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