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Located on the western side of the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial is one of the most important landmarks in the United States. Completed in the 1920s, the temple-like building contains a 19-foot marble statue of the famous... more
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Tom and Hannah said
….Then onto the lincoln memorial... actually much cooler than we imagined and the reflecting pool looked… continue reading »
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When it was unveiled in 1982, nothing but controversy met the design of Vietnam Veterans Memorial to the 58,000 Americans who died in the Vietnam War or remain missing in action. Maya Ying Lin may have been no more than a 21-ye... more
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The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln here on April 14, 1865, overshadowed this theater for most of its history. Ford's opened just four years before that fateful night. Restored to its 1865 appearance, Ford's is again... more
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Long before the establishment of Washington, DC, Alexandria was a town centered in politics and commerce. The founding fathers often met here to discuss freedom and revolution. Visit Robert E. Lee's boyhood home and that of his... more
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stojkovicd said
… day or two we will be doing the tour around the old town Alexandria to the Potomac River.… continue reading »
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Completed in 1943 on the 200th anniversary of Jefferson’s birth, the Jefferson Memorial is located on the shore of the Tidal Basin of the Potomac River, north of the National Mall. The building consists of a 54-column-enc... 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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Leigh & Jo said
… and appreciated the views over the lake and back towards the mall. Our next stop was the FDR memorial (Franklin D… continue reading »
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Since opening in 2002, the International Spy Museum has become one of the most popular attractions in the capitol. The 64,000 square-foot museum covers espionage from 2,000 years ago all the way through the present-day, with ar... more
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Flying kiwi said
….Next we headed into the city to check out the Internation Spy Museum. It was so great, full of great… 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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Dedicated on May 29, 2004, the World War II Memorial is the first national memorial to honor "Americans who took up the struggle during the Second World War and made the sacrifices to perpetuate the gift our forefathers entrust... more
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The largest mosque in the United States, the Islamic Center is built of white limestone and has a 162-foot-high minaret. Within, stained-glass windows and fine Persian carpets contribute to the mosque's ornate and lavish artist... more
Springfield Travel Experiences
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Concert closed, plans changed
It was a nice try, but we failed to see the free concert in Lincoln Park. I guess we were too comfortable with our own time and departed... Continue reading »
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Idle, but never bored.
Still encamped with my family in Alexandria, I have kept myself fairly busy. Reading a lot and watching a lot of movies,... Continue reading »
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Moonlight Monuments and Ben's Chili Bowl
Stephanie and I started the day by doing something we had never done before while traveling: intentional exercise. We laced u... Continue reading »
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Washington DC - A Scrooge's paradise!
What a town! We haven’t had this many free things to do since we lived in Canberra! Actually Washington reminded me a lot of the ACT in m... Continue reading »
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Traffic, Heat, and Fireworks
The heat was getting to me as I parked my car (likely illegally) after quickly getting lost in the downtown D.C. area. I was coming... Continue reading »
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