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1. U.S. Capitol Building
- Tour the iconic home of America's Congress and Senate
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- Landmarks
- Capitol Hill
- 0.1 miles
- Nile Expert Tip: While exploring the Capitol grounds, seek out the Summer House. This small open-air brick structure...
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2. Presidential Inauguration
- Every Four Years
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- Capitol Hill
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3. D.C. Armory
- Plan your celebration at this Southeast event center, near RFK Stadium.
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4. Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Memorial Stadium
- DC's Soccer Home, near revitalized Capitol Hill
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- Southeast
- 0.2 miles
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5. Library of Congress
- The national library offers tours, exhibits, and grand architecture
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- Capitol Hill
- 0.2 miles
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6. United States Botanic Garden
- Judicial branch
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- Capitol Hill
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7. United States Government: Catoctin Mountain Park
- Catoctin Mountain Park is my favorite - but it's about an hour away. They have many trails, ranging in...
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8. U.S. Botanic Garden
- Wander through a flowering world
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
- National Mall
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9. United States Supreme Court Building
- The Supreme Court Building was designed by Cass Gilbert and built from 1931 to 1935. The Court first...
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10. Folger Shakespeare Library
- Library, museum and theater given as a gift by the Folger family and commemorating the great playwright.
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- Capitol Hill
- 0.3 miles
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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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