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The Washington National Cathedral is one of the largest cathedrals in the world. The cathedral is an official national monument, and has been voted one of the most beautiful buildings in the United States. After over a century... more
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Flying kiwi said
… is a suburb of Washington, DC.)After lunch and a catch-up we went to Washington National… continue reading »
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No surprises here, not with clones around the world. The hamburgers are good enough and not overly expensive. The formula still works, and the place gets crowded at lunch and on weekend evenings. There's a terrace seatin... more
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This monument is not only a memorial to the nation's 32nd president, but also a remembrance of the people of his time. The monument stretches along the Tidal Basin with four outdoor gallery rooms, connected by granite passagewa... more
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debg said
… of time for this, except the FDR Memorial was too crowded to move rapidly through the different areas… continue reading »
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As the home of the legislative branch of the government, the Capitol is one of the most important sites in the United States. Utilizing neoclassical architecture with an expansive design encompassing 4 acres, the Capitol houses... more
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IUP Cook Honors College said
… the day looking at the Supreme Court, the U.S. Capitol, and the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History… continue reading »
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The question most frequently asked by visitors to the Library of Congress is: Where are the books? The answer is: on the 532 miles of shelves located throughout the library's three buildings: the Thomas Jefferson, James... more
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Union Station is both a fully operational stop on Amtrak's Pennsylvanian and Capitol Limited routes, and an architectural monument with a rich history. Originally, the rotunda at its center served a dual purpose- the lower leve... more
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Kylie Syme said
… and then a cab from Union Station to our hostel as it was still drizzling rain. After standing in line… continue reading »
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It's amazing when you think about it: This house has served as a residence, office, reception site, and world embassy for every U.S. president since John Adams. The White House is the only private residence of a head of... more
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One of Washington DC's premier nightclub, Dream, has 4 floors, 4 decks, VIP lounges, and even a private penthouse suite. Every night of the week a different Dj plays music ranging from hip hop to international mixes. Some of th... more
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This bombproof, fireproof facility protects the nation's most treasured documents. The methods used for storing the documents safely are nearly as interesting as the documents themselves. Sealed glass vaults are raised into the... more
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The friendly staff here makes healthy sandwiches to order in this busy downtown shop. The walls and floor are basic white. Only a few tables are available and they are crowded near the front door. Choose from a variety of wraps... more
Washington Travel Experiences
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A little taste of home
Boy was I ever grateful to get out of the cold in London.....only to find more cold in D.C. But I must say that i was excited to be back... Continue reading »
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Inauguration
It takes more than one day to put together all the impressions from the Inauguration Day. My impressions of the magnitude of the very imp... Continue reading »
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magnificent union station
9.14.06 12:41pm I’m sitting in Union Station in Washington, D.C. on the top floor of restaurant that has two floors right in the midd... Continue reading »
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Brick and Blossoms
After spending three months in Alexandria I ought to write an eloquent and thorough review of the town, akin to all the others that I pas... Continue reading »
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Sightseeing Day 1
Sightseeing day one – When everyone was done showering and primping (not just me – the older boys), Teddy and Erica made and... Continue reading »
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Popular Washington Hotels
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