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1. The White House
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#1 of Best Things to Do in Washington D.C.
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LucidDreaming6789
The White House is one of the most iconic and historic landmarks in Washington, D.C. largely because it’s the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States. I would recommend to anyone interested in American history and politics to tour the inside of the White House (it’s free but limited). The White House is also visible from outside by keeping a distance from it. You can also see the National Mall and Memorial Parks nearby (there are 14 parks and monuments in total), including the iconic Washington Monument.
Washington D.C.
1.1km from downtown
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2. United States Capitol
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#2 of Best Things to Do in Washington D.C.
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소 T
Do not miss visiting the US capitol. The building is amazing and the history it tells is a must do when visiting Washington DC. You can do a free tour where a guide is telling you a lot of facts about the building, the people who worked here and the ones who still work here. You can experience the history of the government of the United States here better then any where else.Secret tip: visit the capitol when the sun is down for a walk around the capitol garden.
Washington D.C.
3.1km from downtown
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3. National Mall
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#7 of Best Things to Do in Washington D.C.
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谌默默
At both ends of the square are the Capitol and the Washington Monument. The surrounding circle is full of museums: the History Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Aboriginal Museum............ In the middle is a large pool, and the green space next to it is full of small squirrels. They are not afraid of people at all. They will ask tourists for food. There is a feeling of cartoon reproduction, there are helicopters passing around the super cute Washington Monument, very shocking
Washington D.C.
2.2km from downtown
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4. Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
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#11 of Best Things to Do in Washington D.C.
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소 T
Historic, larger than expected, beautiful and powerful monument. Would recommend coming with a local guide to learn the history- way too much to put in a Google review. Did go on a weekend and it was very busy, however worth it. A good amount of walking is required.
Washington D.C.
2.1km from downtown
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5. Chinatown
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M30***41
Check out one of the Chinese restaurants there, or dine at the hawker centre with lots of stalls offering yummy food.
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1.6km from downtown
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6. Thomas Jefferson Memorial
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#19 of Best Things to Do in Washington D.C.
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莲子99
Jefferson was also a prominent figure in American history and was president, but Lincoln was clearly above him, and his memorial was in the same form as the Pantheon, but not on the central axis.
Washington D.C.
2.9km from downtown
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7. Washington National Cathedral
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小鱼儿2015
The National Cathedral is also a very important religious site in the city, and the cathedral itself is also very distinctive, containing a lot of exquisite content, and the cathedral's huge structure is also worthy of appreciation.
Washington D.C.
3.9km from downtown
8. World War II Memorial
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All 50 states plus some of the other regions that the US had under its control then, it can make for a very educational experience.
Washington D.C.
2km from downtown
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9. US Capitol Grounds
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10. Smithsonian Castle
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I am always amazed with the many museums that constitute the Smithsonian. The American Museum of American history is amazing
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2.2km from downtown
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