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One of the most famous monuments in the United States, the Washington Monument stands tall over the reflecting pool in the capitol. Completed in the late 1800s, the marble obelisk stands at over 550 feet tall and remains one of... more
Real Travelers who've been here
L & B said
… the Washington Monument (the obelisk thing) - in a lift, I hasten to add. It's the highest structure… continue reading »
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With its funky shops and trendy restaurants and bars, Dupont Circle is one of the hippest neighborhoods in Washington. Its cosmopolitan air draws visitors both young and old, straight and otherwise. Once a neighborhood of old m... more
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Cliff and Kas said
… to do than hit up Luigi's one our favorite Italian restaurants in Dupont Circle! It will be hard… continue reading »
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One of the most beautiful buildings in the nation's capital, the Eisenhower Executive Office Building was built in 1888 and was known as the Old Executive Office Building. Today the building holds many of the offices that suppo... more
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George Washington owned this 27-acre estate that is now home to the American Horticulture Society. Part of the manor dates to before the American Revolution, and visitors may explore the gracious mansion on self-guided tours. S... more
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President Wilson lived in this Georgian-Revival house after he left office, creating a comfortable, unpretentious residence with his second wife, Edith. He is the only president to remain in Washington after office. The couple... more
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Established first in 1733 as part of the official Church of England, the existing brick building was designed by James Wren in 1769. Much of the original construction still remains. During the Revolutionary War, Falls Church se... more
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A wedding present from George Washington to his adopted daughter, Eleanor Nelly Parke Custis, and her husband, Lawrence Lewis, Woodlawn was built between 1800 and 1805 on land originally part of the Mount Vernon estate. The hou... more
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To cool down and relax, especially during DC's muggy summers, head to this riverside park. A favorite among locals, Hains Point is a peninsula of land jutting out into the confluence of the Potomac River and the Washington Chan... more
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Built during the waning days of Virginia's status as a British colony, this structure served not only as a place of worship but also as a gathering place for patriots during the Revolutionary War. George Washington's funeral se... more
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a privately-funded non-profit organization helping to protect historic buildings and neighborhoods. The National Trust has a collection of historic and associate sites and homes a... more
Springfield Travel Experiences
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Afternoon at the Capitol
Took the Metro to Washington DC on a very hot and rainy day. The Metro was flooding and many museums closed that evening, but we got to t... Continue reading »
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The Smithsonian and other museums etc.
Today we went our separate ways to take in the museums which interested us personally.Jane - I started with the Native American Museum.&n... 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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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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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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