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Travel ideas for Washington, D.C.
Discover Washington, D.C. around the National Mall: monuments, Smithsonian museums and the Capitol, with a break beside the Potomac in Georgetown.
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What to discover in Washington, D.C.
- Lincoln Memorial: see Lincoln's statue and the view along the Reflecting Pool toward the Washington Monument at the western end of the National Mall.
- Washington Monument: walk around the obelisk's grounds; visiting the observation level requires a ticket, so check the official reservation information.
- U.S. Capitol: discover the home of Congress on Capitol Hill; the interior tour is free and reservations through the visitor center are recommended.
- National Air and Space Museum: explore aviation and space history at the National Mall location; a free timed-entry pass is required.
- National Museum of Natural History: spend time exploring the Smithsonian's fossils, minerals and ocean exhibits beside the National Mall.
- National Gallery of Art: combine the collections in its East and West Buildings with the outdoor works in its Sculpture Garden.
- White House exterior: look for permitted viewpoints in President's Park and check the latest access notices before heading there.
- Georgetown Waterfront Park: stroll beside the Potomac River, look toward Key Bridge and take a break on Georgetown's waterfront.
National Mall monuments: set aside a day for the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument, allowing breaks and time for memorials along the way.
Museums and Capitol Hill: choose one or two museums, arrange any required passes separately and save Georgetown for another afternoon beside the Potomac.
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Official tourism sources for Washington, D.C.
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- Destination DC · National Mall
- National Park Service · Lincoln Memorial
- National Park Service · Washington Monument tickets
- U.S. Capitol Visitor Center · tours and reservations
- Smithsonian · National Air and Space Museum in Washington
- Smithsonian · National Museum of Natural History
- National Gallery of Art · plan your visit
- National Park Service · viewing the White House
- National Park Service · Georgetown Waterfront Park
- Destination DC · official Washington, D.C. tourism
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