All American, 24-7; This is one of the few official sites where the American Flag is required to be flown at all times.
19 Statues: 14 Army, 2 Marines, 1 Navy, 1 Air Force. Each weighs~1,000 lbs. Reflected on the wall it creates the image of a total of 38 statues, symbolic of the 38th Parallel & 38 months of the war. 자세히 보기
The memorial currently consists of three separate parts: the Three Soldiers statue, the Vietnam Women's Memorial & the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, where over 58,000 names are engraved.
Visit the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial and help bring his vision to life: “With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope.” 자세히 보기
Completed in 1800, The White House is the oldest public building in Washington, DC and has been the home of every president except George Washington.
A must-see museum in the District. Prepare to be emotional throughout the exhibits. If you have a military/govt ID, you get an immediate pass. Tip: read everything & take in as much as you can.
LOVE the "open" conservation labs and storage! An interesting side to museums that you rarely see. Don't leave without seeing this part of the museum on the third floor mezzanine and fourth floor.
What is your favorite indoor activity in Washington D.C.? The Fairmont Washington, D.C.: "The museums – newly renovated National Portrait Gallery." 자세히 보기
The national arboretum of the United States, is a major element of the city's park system. It is the noted work of landscape Federick Law Olmstead, Jr.
In 1998, DC's National Airport was renamed to honor the 40th President of the United States. The original idea came from Grover Norquist's Americans for Tax Reform and the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project
On the second floor of the Theater, you can see the boxseat where Abe Lincoln was sitting when he was killed. On the lower level the museum displays exhibits about Lincoln’s life and his tragic death.
William McVey sculpted this nine-foot statue of Winston Churchill. One bronze foot is planted on British soil and the other on American. Watch this video for more info. 자세히 보기
It took 83 years to construct the National Cathedral (began in 1907). It has 231 stained glass windows, 112 gargoyles & a Darth Vader sculpture in the west tower. Watch this video for more history. 자세히 보기
The statue to the south of the Treasury Dept is of Alexander Hamilton, sculpted by James Earle Fraser and standing ten feet tall, it was unveiled in 1923. See more info in this C-SPAN YouTube video. 자세히 보기
Designed by John Russell Pope, the Memorial was built between 1939 and 1943. The bronze statue of Jefferson, added in 1947, is 19ft tall and weighs 10,000lbs.
Opened in 2008, this museum includes a crime lab, simulated shooting range, high-speed police-chase, and the filming studios for America's Most Wanted. More in this C-SPAN segment shot at the museum. 자세히 보기
Watch a C-SPAN interview with FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell discussing recent efforts to reclassify certain broadband services. 자세히 보기
Mount Vernon was home to George Washington for more than 45 years. Washington enlarged the residence and built up the property from 2,000 to nearly 8,000 acres. See video for more history. 자세히 보기
The National Geographic Society formed in 1888 for the advancement and diffusion of geographical knowledge. You'll find artifacts ranging from expeditions to temporary exhibits on the world's cultures
The statue's base is surrounded by three statues of a student, a warrior, and a statesman, representing his distinguished academic, military, and political careers.
Facing the Capitol is the statue of Peace, holding an olive branch, and surrounded by symbols of prosperity.
The bells ring every quarter-hour, although the best time to visit is undoubtedly the Fourth of July, when the bells ring to the tune of the Star Spangled Banner at 2PM.
The Museum is open daily 10a-5:30p even weekends and federal holidays (exc Dec 25). Parking available. 2nd and 4th Saturdays: free public tour at 1pm, no reservations required. 자세히 보기
Grant's monument occupies the single most prominent location on the Capitol Grounds, directly over the reflecting pool.
Run the Exorcist stairs made famous in the 1973 horror classic. The stairs are located at Prospect St NW & M St. NW.
This is a hidden gem in DC at the corner of New York Ave. and 13th St. The art work, all by women, is magnificent, covering a wide range of art from different eras.
One of the top destinations in DC. Plan on spending the day, if you get tired, here are numerous small theaters showing films where you can rest your weary feet.
