The National Gallery of Art is one of the best museums in the United States. Housed in a neo-Classical buildings, the collections include American and European paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts.
The Smithsonian Institution is a huge complex consisting of 16 museums. The collections cover a large number of fields and areas of interest. Tourists are advised to start at the Visitor Info and Orientation Theater.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum is a comprehensive museum, covering the 1930s, the rise of the Nazis, the period of Nazi power and the atrocities, along with the immediate aftermath of the war.
One of America's most recognized buildings, the United States Capital, is the seat of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The huge dome, rising some 82m, was based on the dome of St Peter's in Rome.
The popular Georgetown Historic District features a variety of shops, restaurants, and various entertainment venues. It is also home to Rock Creek Park and the Keeger Museum.
Washington Monument is a stone obelisk standing 555 ft. It is a beautiful site, particularly at night when it is lit up and mirrored in the reflecting pond. At the top is an observation area, reached via elevator.
The White House was built in 1792 and rebuilt in 1818, and has served as the official residence of the President of the United States since the time of John Adams, 2nd President of the United States.
The main focus of the Corcoran Gallery of Art is post 17th C American art and sculpture.
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site is famous for being the location where Abraham Lincoln was shot. On site is a museum.
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, containing 110 million pieces.
The Phillips Collection, named for collector Duncan Phillips and housed in his former residence, displays 19th and 20th C art and also features temporary exhibits.
This 6 m / 19 ft marble statue of a sitting, President Lincoln, is set among 36 columns representing each of the states that existed during his time.
The National Mall is a strip from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, where visitors will find many of the city's landmark buildings and monuments.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is dedicated to those killed or missing in the Vietnam War.
The Washington National Cathedral was completed in 1990 after over 80 years of building. It is one of the largest cathedrals in the world.
Anacostia Park is a multi use park near the Anacostia River. Hundreds of acres are available for ballfields, picnicking, basketball, tennis, and the Anacostia Park Pavilion has some 3300 sq.ft for special events.
Address:
Anacostia Park, National Capital Parks - East
1900 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, DC 20020, United States
Phone: 1 (202) 472-3884, Fax: 1 (202) 426-1889
Hours:
9:30am-5:30pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Battleground National Cemetery was set up after the battle of Fort Stevens in 1864. The entrance to the cemetery is flanked by two Civil War vintage guns. With over 900 casualties, this cemetery was specially created for those who fought and died. Four granite pillars were raised in memory of the four volunteer companies who fought at Fort Stevens.
Many of these parks, managed by the National Capital Parks-East, evolved from the original design in 1790. They are there to provide greenspace within the City of Washington.
Fort DuPont Park is one of the largest parks in Washington, there are many seasonal activities available for visitors. The 376 wooded acres feature old roadways, oak, beech, and maple trees. Fort Dupont Park is named for the Civil War earthwork fort located within the park.
Mary McLeod Bethune lived in this townhouse until her death, was her last home in Washington, DC. This site is a tribute to her life and the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW).
Address:
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site, 1318 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States
Phone: 1 (202) 673-2402, Fax: 1 (202) 673-2414
Hours:
9am-5pm; Closed: Sun
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
This neighborhood is found southeast of the Anacostia River. It was named after the original Native American residents.
THIS ATTRACTION IS NOW CLOSED.
The Black Fashion Museum began in New York City in 1979. The museum serves as a repository for antique and recent garments that have been designed, made, and/or worn by people of color. Slave dresses to clothing by distinguished Black people are displayed.
Tips: Tours by appointment only.
ESPN Zone includes several Sports Bars and restaurants, sport arcade games in an entertainment family fun center.
Address:
ESPN Zone, 555 12th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Phone: 1 (202) 783-3776, Fax: 1 (202) 737-7404
Embassy Row, located along Massachusetts Avenue NW between Sheridan Circle and Observatory Circle is home to most of the 170 foreign embassies found in Washington.
Most of this area is also known as the Massachusetts Avenue Historic District in the National Register.
The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is the home of the African American abolitionist, diplomat, essayist, and U.S. Marshall. The visitor's center run by the National Park Service features the 17-minute film "Frederick Douglass: Fighter for Freedom".
Address:
The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, 1411 W Street SE, Washington, DC 20020-4813, United States
Phone: 1 (202) 426-5961, Fax: 1 (202) 426-0880
Hours:
April 16 to October 15: 9am-5pm
October 16 to April 15: 9am-4:30pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Transit: Metro: Anacostia
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a wide-reaching subway and bus system called the "Metro." The transportation service covers the District of Colombia, two counties in Maryland and three in Virginia along with the Virginian cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. It is the second largest rail system and the fifth largest bus system in the United States.
The Metrorail system has five lines, 86 stations, and 103 miles of line. The Metrobus service has 12,301 bus stops and 335 routes on 176 lines. Train lines are named for colors: red, yellow, orange, blue and green.
Tips: Price increases according to distance.
The National Museum of Crime & Punishment features historical artifacts typically found in a traditional museum, combined with dynamic interaction. The history of crime and punishment in America, encompassing everything from pirates, Wild West outlaws, serial killers and gangsters to white collar criminals hiding behind computer technology. Along the way, the National Museum of Crime explores crime-fighting and crime-solving techniques as well as the consequences of committing a crime.
Hours:
May 21 to August 31: 9am-9pm; Sun: 10am-7pm
September 1 to May 20: 10am-8pm; Sun: 10am-7pm
Always closed on: Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
The Marine Corps Museum on the Washington, D.C. Navy Yard is closed to the public as of 15 April 2005.
The Washington Concert Opera was founded in 1986 and has performed 35 operas. International works are regularly presented in the piece's original language. A screen with subtitles translates the action on stage.
Address:
Washington Concert Opera, 1808 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 101, Washington, DC 20009, United States
Phone: 1 (202) 364-5826, Fax: 1 (202) 364-5836
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