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1. Abraham Lincoln Birthday Celebration
- Commemorate the birthday of a President who helped shape the nation - at the stunning memorial built in his honor.
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2. Washington Monument
- Plan ahead to see the view from atop DC's tallest structure
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3. Albert Einstein Memorial
- Pay your regards to a stone representation of the great thinker before heading into the Academy of Scientists.
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4. Arlington Memorial Bridge
- The Arlington Memorial Bridge crosses the Potomac River, connecting the Lincoln Memorial and Columbia...
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5. Department of State
- Register for a tour well in advance if you'd like to visit the center of US foreign policy.
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6. Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is the largest of Washington, D.C.'s reflecting pools. Located directly...
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7. Jefferson Memorial
- No visit to the Mall is complete without stopping by this monument to one of the country's best-known presidents.
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- National Mall
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8. Indian Craft Shop
The Indian Craft Shop has represented authentic Native American artisans since 1938, selling their hand-woven...
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9. Department of the Interior Museum
- Artifacts abound at this interesting and wide-ranging museum, which focuses on the treasures discovered within America's borders.
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- Downtown
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10. Concert Hall Kennedy Center
- An acoustic experience that music lovers should not miss
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- Northwest
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The Best of NileGuide
- The center of American politics and one of the world's most influential cities, Washington DC is packed with memorials, historical buildings and rich cultural experiences. Most of the district's must-sees are clustered around the Mall, a two mile-long park with the Capitol at one end, the Lincoln Memorial at the other, with the White House, Washington Monument, and the Smithsonian in-between. Beyond the Mall, there are countless hiking trails and parks, like Rock Creek Park. Take advantage of DC's abundant green spaces without ever leaving the city limits. Consider visiting one of the city's dozens of theaters presenting both classics and new productions, like the Kennedy Center and Arena Stage, or perhaps plan a unique and fun family activity, like touring the city with the DC Ducks - sure to be a children's favorite. These are just part of an ever-increasing list of "must-sees" - the things you should experience in order to get a sense of what Washington is all about. Why, if you're a lobbyist, you could even buy yourself a congressman!
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