Must-See Washington Attractions
National Mall – This 3.2km (2 mile) pedestrian boulevard runs from the Capitol Building to the Lincoln Memorial in the west and is home to almost all the Smithsonian museums. Sites to see on the National Mall include the Lincoln Memorial, the Reflecting Pool, Tidal Basin (especially during cherry blossom season), Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, FDR Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, WWII Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial and more.
White House – You can make do with a photo of the exterior, book a tour through your DC embassy or go to the Visitor Center for exhibits, films and artifacts relating to the President’s home and office.
Capitol – The working place of the US legislature; here you can enter the Visitor Center or arrange a tour through your embassy or Senator.
Library of Congress – See outstanding architecture and art plus one of the largest libraries in the world.
Phillips Collection – The first modern art museum in the country holding works by top contemporary and modern artists including O’Keefe, Cezanne, Klee and Degas.
Newseum – See iconic world events through the eyes of the media in interactive, exciting and dynamic displays.
National Museum of American History – All aspects of US history are covered plus you can see the original Star-Spangled Banner o 1814.
National Gallery of Art – The buildings that hold the artwork are an attraction in themselves and the art includes pieces by all the big names like Picasso, Matisse, Pollock, Rembrandt and Van Gogh.
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum – See real airplanes like the 1903 Wright Flyer as well as moon rocks, Apollo 11 Command Module and much more in this exciting interactive museum.
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