The Best Attractions in Washington DC
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Are you planning a trip to our Nation's Capitol? What things are a must-see? What things can you skip? Here are the top 20 things that you will want to see in Washington DC.
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1.
The Washington Monument
The highest structure in Washington DC, no building is allowed to be built taller than the Washington Monument. Take the elevator to the top for a skyline view of the city.
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2.
The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
See moon rocks and space ships, including the Apollo landing capsul. It's all here. And it's all free.
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3.
The Smithsonian Natural History Museum
See dinasour bones and the hope diamond as well as dozens of other exhibits. The Smithsonian is open seven days a week, 365 days a year and is free to the public.
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The Smithsonian American History Museum
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5.
See the original Declaration of Independence at the National Archives
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6.
The US Capitol Building
Where America's Laws are passed.
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The Lincoln Memorial
A tribute to freedom - and a work of wonder in White Marble. This is an unforgetable part of the DC Experience.
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8.
The WWII Memorial
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9.
The White House
You can't go in unless you put in for a tour through your senator months in advance, but just seeing it from the outside is pretty impressive.
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10.
The Spy Museum
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11.
The National Art Gallery
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12.
Visit the Reflecting Pools
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13.
The Holocaust Meuseum
This tribute to a tragic time in our world's history is poignant and memorable.
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14.
Visit the National Zoo
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The Reflecting Pools
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16.
Visit the Hirschorn Sculpture Garden
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17.
Take a walk through Georgetown
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18.
Ride a bike along the C& O Railroad
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19.
See a Show at the Kennedy Center
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20.
The Newseum
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