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1. U.S. Capitol Building
- Tour the iconic home of America's Congress and Senate
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- Capitol Hill
- Nile Expert Tip: While exploring the Capitol grounds, seek out the Summer House. This small open-air brick structure...
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2. Folger Shakespeare Library
- Library, museum and theater given as a gift by the Folger family and commemorating the great playwright.
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3. Library of Congress
- The national library offers tours, exhibits, and grand architecture
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4. National Postal Museum
- Through rain, snow and history
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5. Union Station
- Shops, theaters, restaurants
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6. Gray Line Tours
- Fully narrated tours
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7. United States Botanic Garden
- Judicial branch
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8. Remington's
- For Art Lovers
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9. Senate and House Office Buildings
- Visit your representatives
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10. Sewall-Belmont House
- Women's political history
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The Best of NileGuide
- Big-name attractions and larger-than-life landmarks shouldn’t be missed, but neither should Washington DC’s less-well-known activities. Dig a little beneath the surface, and check out the neighborhood things to do. These are the activities locals like to do—and tourists would too, if only they knew about them. But, lucky you, you're plugged in. Have fun.
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Restaurants
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- French Cuisine
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Nightlife
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- Bars and Clubs Around Washington DC
- Bars and Clubs near Convention Center
- Bars and Clubs near Lincoln Memorial
- Bars and Clubs near National Zoo
- Bars and Clubs near RFK Stadium
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