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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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This gallery displays a collection of contemporary decorative art from Europe and America. It features many of the best-known artists including Sabattini, Vanini, Daum, Moorcroft, Claire McArdle and more. This is a wonderful s... more
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"Shakespeare taught us that the little world of the heart is vaster, deeper, and richer than the spaces of astronomy," wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson in 1864. A decade later, Amherst student Henry Clay Folger was profoundly a... more
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Located beside the Smithsonian Castle, Arts and Industries Building contains artifacts from the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia and provides a wonderful view into daily life a century ago. This is also the home of th... more
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Considered one of the best Shakespeare companies in the country, this resident troupe originated at the esteemed Folger Shakespeare Library, where it performed in the lovely but minuscule replica of an Elizabethan theater. The... more
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Phillips Collection retains the 19th-century grandeur enjoyed by the Phillips family. The gallery was opened in 1918 while the family was still living in the home. The collection displays mostly 19th and 20th century American a... more
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For over 200 years, the White House has been one of the most important symbols of America. Construction began in 1792, and since 1800, the house has been the private home to the president, decorated in the style he prefers. As... more
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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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This comfortable, low-key club draws a black-clad crowd to its concert hall, which features national, international, and local indie and alternative groups. The place is made for dancing, accommodating more than 600 peop... more
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The splendid Federal-style National Theatre is the oldest continuously operating theater in Washington (since 1835) and the third oldest in the nation. It's exciting just to see the stage on which Sarah Bernhardt, John B... more
Washington Travel Experiences
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DC It All!!
Day 2 in Washington has opened our eyes to what an amazing and historical city this actually is. We booked a bus tour (complete with guid... 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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Dubya's house..
We arrived following another comfortable amtrak journey, to the capital of the US, Washington DC. Neither of us knew what to expect from... Continue reading »
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Ashburn, VA and Washington, D.C.
After leaving Savannah, we drove straight to Washington, D.C. area to visit my cousin, Jeff and his wife Jill who live in Ashburn, VA.&nb... Continue reading »
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Washington, D.C.
2008-12-10This was our departure day from New York City and we both reluctantly headed downtown with our luggage to Penn Street Station t... Continue reading »
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Popular Washington Hotels
- The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC
- Willard InterContinental Washington
- Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington Dc
- Embassy Suites Washington D.C. - at the Chevy Chase Pavilion
- The Fairmont Washington D.C.
- The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
- Homewood Washington DC Downtown
- Embassy Suites Washington Convention Center
- Hampton Inn Washington DC Convention Center
- The Hotel George
Popular Washington Things to Do
- Farragut Square
- Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
- Kramerbooks and Afterwords
- Ireland's Four Provinces
- Nightclub 9:30
- Local 16
- National World War II Memorial
- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Lincoln Memorial
Popular Washington Restaurants
- Oyamel
- Aditi
- Citronelle
- Spices
- Grill from Ipanema
- Gerard's Place
- Cafe Atlantico
- Ristorante Tosca
- Etrusco
- City Lights of China
