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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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ijls said
… strip of grassland that leads to the Washington Memorial (needle), the Lincoln Memorial (that was cool… 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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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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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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Suz_1204 said
… in the centre of the city we visited both Old Town Alexandria and Georgetown as well which were both… 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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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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Franciscan Monastery, this century-old monastery is one of Washington's hidden delights. The garden, set on a hillside and reached by winding paths, is full of big trees and places to sit quietly among the flowers and small out... 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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Convey Family said
…, Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, the Vietnam War Memorial, Iwo Jima… continue reading »
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This basilica, the largest Roman Catholic church in the Western Hemisphere, was dedicated in 1959. The architecture of Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a mix of Romanesque and Byzantine styles. Th... more
Baileys Crossroads 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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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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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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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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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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