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- Locals have answered 28 questions about Washington DC.
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1. Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Watch money being made during a free tour at this downtown building.
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- National Mall
- Nile Expert Tip: This federal building is the most fun simply because you watch money being made before your eyes. The...
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2. U.S. Capitol Building
- Tour the iconic home of America's Congress and Senate
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- Capitol Hill
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3. House of the Temple
- This Dupont-area landmark boasts artifacts from Robert Burns and J. Edgar Hoover, as well as a beautiful library.
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- Dupont Circle
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4. Mount Vernon
- George Washington's home
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- Outside the City
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5. Concert Hall Kennedy Center
- An acoustic experience that music lovers should not miss
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- Northwest
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6. 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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7. Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
- Visit the famed abolitionist's home in Southeast.
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- Anacostia
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8. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
- This stunning building is a Catholic landmark, and a must-see for those interested in religious architecture.
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- Northeast
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9. National Archives
- Scrapbook of the American experience
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- National Mall
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10. Library of Congress
- The national library offers tours, exhibits, and grand architecture
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- Capitol Hill
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The Best of NileGuide
- What makes Washington DC such a traveler destination? A lot of things, and chief among them, the landmarks. Strikingly distinct, you'll want to check out the reasons why Washington DC lures travelers, and its signature landmarks are a good place to start. These are the spots refrigerator magnets were made for.
- Best Of Washington DC
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Nightlife
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- Bars and Clubs Around Washington DC
- Bars and Clubs near Convention Center
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- Bars and Clubs near National Zoo
- Bars and Clubs near RFK Stadium
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