White House
Official residence and office of the President of the United States, the White House is the seat of our country's leadership and an inspiring landmark of American freedom. Located in President''s Park, the White House is a complex of three buildings, with the original residence in the center housing the president''s home and rooms for official ceremonies and entertaining. The magnificent white-painted Aqua sandstone house of late Georgian style consists of 6 stories and 55,000 sq. ft. of space, including 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, 412 doors, 147 windows, 8 fireplaces, 8 staircases, 3 elevators, 5 chefs, a tennis court, bowling alley, movie theater, jogging track, swimming pool, and a putting green. A tour of the White House reveals the momentous history and architectural beauty of America's favorite historic attraction. Stroll through our nation's famous rooms and learn about what purpose they serve. Admire beautiful furniture, artworks and lifelike busts throughout this magnificent building. For tours, call (202) 456-7041 or visit www.whitehouse.gov. [
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US Capitol Building
Founded in 1793, the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, is an icon of American democracy and a monument to the American government and people. Located on Capitol Hill at the end of the National Mall, the US Capitol is one of the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. With its central dome towering over its rotunda, the US Capitol building is the seat of Congress, housing the meeting chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives in its north and south wings for nearly two centuries. Tour the building''s famed galleries to experience Congress in action. The pulse of Washington is derived from Congressional activities under the Capitol's majestic dome. [
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Washington Monument
Capturing the imagination and ideals of people from around the world, the Washington Monument is one the most prominent and oldest attractions in Washington, D.C. Soaring high into the sky of Washington, DC this breathtaking 556-foot monument is a stunning tribute to the father of our country, George Washington, who led this country to independence and became the first President of the Unites States. The obelisk shaped white marble and granite towers above the National Mall celebrating the life and leadership of President Washington. Commemorative stones in the stairwell symbolize every state in the Union. Tickets are available via the National Park Service at (800) 967-2283. Visit www.nps.gov/archive/wamo/home.htm or www.nps.gov/nama/index.htm. [
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Lincoln Memorial
A shrine for President Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial is an enduring symbol of American freedom and a place of inspiration. Part of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., this National Historic Landmark stands in the form of a Greek Doric temple with a massive seated sculpture of Lincoln beneath inscriptions of his immortal speeches. Get inspired by the spirit of the 16th President of the United States, the Great Emancipator and preserver of the nation during the Civil War - who sits immortalized in marble. The famed memorial was the site of Martin Luther King''s "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963. Visit www.nps.gov/linc. [
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the men and women who served this nation during the controversial Vietnam Conflict. Designed by Maya Lin, who believed that "the politics had eclipsed the veterans, their service and their lives," the elegant Memorial encourages all people to remember and respond. For the many people who were affected by this divisive war, it is a place of healing and hope. As of today, there are 58,249 names on the memorial wall. Visit www.nps.gov/vive. [
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Jefferson Memorial
Thomas Jefferson Memorial stands as an enduring symbol of liberty and a site for reflection and inspiration for citizens of the world. Modeled after the Pantheon of Rome, and an adaptation of neoclassical architecture, the Jefferson Memorial is America''s cherished memorial to our third president and a major landmark in the skyline of Washington, DC. Written inside the memorial are the stirring, immortal words of Thomas Jefferson, some written more than 200 years ago, that have shaped American ethics. The circular, colonnaded structure in the classic style was introduced to this country by Thomas Jefferson. Each year the Jefferson Memorial hosts the annual Memorial exercises and the wildly-popular Cherry Blossom Festival. Visit www.nps.gov/thje/index.htm. [
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Smithsonian Institution Museums
The world's largest museum complex, with 19 museums, 9 research centers, and 143.5 million objects, artworks, and specimens, Smithsonian Institution Museums offer families a fascinating look into the culture and humanity of our country. These legendary museums are incredible attractions for anyone visiting Washington. Family favorites include the National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the National Air and Space Museum. Visit www.si.edu/museums. [
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National Museum of Natural History
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History is the world's preeminent museum and a must-see attraction for kids visiting the nation's capital. Enlightening exhibits inspire curiosity, discovery, and learning about the natural world. Presenting unparalleled collections, exhibitions, and programs, the green-domed museum on the National Mall displays ancient life forms such as dinosaurs, the history and cultures of Africa, our earliest Mammalian ancestors and primate diversity around the world, and rare colored diamonds. Meet Big Bob, the super giant tarantula that chills out at the Insect Zoo, witness the mysterious 45.5-carat Hope Diamond, and stand in awe at the massive dinosaurs in the famed Dinosaur Hall. [
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Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
Part of the world's largest and most prolific museum complex, the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum features the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft on the planet. The Museum's National Mall building in Washington, D.C. displays hundreds of unique artifacts, including the Wright 1903 Flyer, the Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 command module, and a lunar rock that you can touch. The National Air and Space Museum at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia displays rarely-seen air and space artifacts, including the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, Boeing B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay, and Space Shuttle Enterprise. This museum is a vital center for research into the history, science, and technology of aviation, space flight, and planetary and terrestrial sciences. Visit www.si.edu. [
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National Mall & Memorial Parks
The National Mall & Memorial Parks is an open-area national park in downtown Washington, D.C., between the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol. Established in 1965, National Mall & Memorial Parks protects the oldest parklands in the National Park Service. Within the National Mall, you'll see historic sights that commemorate presidential legacies, honor war veterans, celebrate America's freedom and equality and preserve treasures of art and history. The National Mall includes the United States Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, WWII Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, National Museum of American History, National Gallery of Art and many other famous landmarks. A National Historic Landmark with DC's oldest and most sacred buildings, the National Mall features magnificent Greek-Revival architecture. Visit www.nps.gov/vive/index.htm [
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The Phillips Collection
America's first museum of modern art, The Phillips Collection features a renowned permanent collection of nearly 2,500 works by American and European impressionist and modern artists, and is internationally recognized for its awe-inspiring art collection and intimate atmosphere. The collection includes Renoir''s masterpiece Luncheon of the Boating Party, as well as impressionist paintings by van Gogh, Monet, Degas and Cézanne. The galleries house Vuillard''s intimate canvases, colorful Bonnards and works by Braque, Picasso, Matisse, and Klee, as well as American works by Homer, Eakins, Ryder, O''Keeffe, Marin, Dove and Rothko. Housed in founder Duncan Phillips' 1897 Georgian Revival home in Washington, D.C.'s Dupont Circle neighborhood, this international treasure is considered as one of the finest small museums in the world. Visit www.phillipscollection.org. [
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Arlington National Cemetery
Tour America's most sacred burial ground, Arlington National Cemetery, a hallowed resting place to more than 300, 00of our honored dead and is a cherished chronicle of our country's history and character - from the Civil War to the present. Among thousands of white headstones of our nation's heroes are the graves of remembered Americans including President John F. Kennedy, President William Taft, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, Joe Louis, and the infamous Tomb of the Unknowns. Visit www.arlingtoncemetery.org. [
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Mount Vernon Estate
The most popular historic estate in America, the 500-acre estate, gardens and farm of Mount Vernon is preserved on the banks of the Potomac River. Tour the beautiful home and gardens of our nation's first president and see 20 historic structures and 50 acres of gardens as they existed in 1799. Visit the farm where Washington and his family lived, called the "Mansion House Farm," and get a glimpse of Washington's environment over 200 years ago. Explore Mount Vernon's breathtaking landscapes of meadows, serpentine walkways, gardens, cherry trees, and century-old boxwood hedges - evidence of Washington's passion for gardening. The estate includes a museum, the tombs of George and Martha Washington, Washington''s greenhouse, an outdoor exhibit devoted to American agriculture and the accomplishments of 18th-century slaves, and decorative and domestic artifacts. Visit www.mountvernon.org. [
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