Washington, D.C., the Capital City of The United States and the seat of three branches of federal government, hosts a collection of monuments, memorials, and public museums unparalleled in size and scope throughout the history of mankind, and the lion's share of the nation's most treasured artifacts. The vistas on the National Mall between the Capitol, Washington Monument, White House, and Lincoln Memorial are famous throughout the world as icons of the world's wealthiest and most powerful nation.

Spectacular parks, grand avenues, Smithsonian tours, and renowned attractions make Washington one of the most beautiful cities in the world. A city rich in history, culture, and adventure, Washington, D.C. is a destination of choice for thousands of student travelers each year. 

Favorites

·         The United States Capitol Building

·         The Supreme Court Building

·         The Library of Congress

·         The White House

·         National World War II Memorial

·         Vietnam Memorial

·         Lincoln Memorial

·         Korean War Veterans Memorial

·         U.S. Air Force Memorial

·         September 11, 2001 Memorial at the Pentagon

·         Marine Corps Memorial (Iwo Jima statue)

·         Jefferson Memorial

·         Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial

·         Albert Einstein Memorial

·         Arlington National Cemetery

·         Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

·         African American Heritage sites

·         National Archives

·         Ford's Theatre and Peterson House

·         Holocaust Memorial Museum

·         Museums of the Smithsonian Institution

·         National Portrait Gallery

·         National Gallery of Art

·         The International Spy Museum

·         Museum of Crime & Punishment

·         Newseum

·         National Cathedral

·         Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

·         The National Zoo

Nearby
·         Baltimore
·         Annapolis
·         Philadelphia
·         Gettysburg
·         Pennsylvania Dutch Country
·         Charlottesville
·         Richmond
·         Colonial Williamsburg
·         Norfolk & Virginia Beach

Washington, D.C. has many more attractions available for touring.
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