The army post at Fort McNair was established in 1791. The British burned it in 1814. The Lincoln-assassination conspirators were hanged here in 1865. McNair now houses the National Defense University and National War College (closed to the public).
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One of America's most visited historic sites, Mount Vernon was the beloved home of George and Martha Washington.
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The legendary exhibits at the National Air and Space Museum include the Wright brothers' flyer, Chuck Yeager's Bell X-1, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St鈥
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Two buildings. Hundreds of masterpieces. Infinite enjoyment. It's easy to spend a full day at the National Gallery of Art, which showcases a whole range鈥
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Anchoring the National Mall's west end is the hallowed shrine to Abraham Lincoln, who gazes across the Reflecting Pool beneath his neoclassical, Doric鈥
National Museum of African American History & Culture
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Located in Washington, DC, the sensational National Museum of African American History & Culture is devoted exclusively to the documentation of African鈥
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Since 1800, this is where the legislative branch of American government (ie Congress) has met to write the country's laws.
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Play image association with the words 鈥淲ashington, DC,鈥 and chances are the first thing that comes to mind is the White House. The president鈥檚 pad is鈥
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Sprawling across hills above the Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia, Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for America鈥檚 most revered鈥
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The red-granite memorial honors the men who died aboard the sinking ship. It was paid for by a group of women (hence the name) who wanted to commemorate鈥
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This Federalist mansion is one of DC's oldest buildings. Constructed between 1794 and 1796, it was the home of Thomas Law and Eliza Parke Custis, eldest鈥
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The riverside green space is just down the road from the Nationals' stadium. There are shaded tables by the water, a wooden boardwalk, fountains you can鈥
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Psychedelic designs cover the facade of this one-time Baptist church, alerting you to the fact that something different is going on here. The 15,000-sq-ft鈥
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This six-story museum explores the history and impact of the Bible through a mix of scholarly displays and theme-park-style exhibits. On the 4th floor,鈥
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The park honors Benjamin Banneker (1731鈥1806), a self-taught African American astronomer, mathematician and one of the original surveyors of the 10-sq鈥
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The southern tip of East Potomac Park that juts out into the river is called Hains Point. Lots of folks come here to picnic, and the spot provides great鈥
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One of DC鈥檚 most popular museums, the International Spy Museum delivers fun, interactive exhibits portraying the flashy, over-the-top world of鈥