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This stark, powerful monument offers a pause for reflection on one of America’s most controversial conflicts.

Walk into this living museum to be surrounded by natural environments. A visit to the garden provides analysis of varied plant habitats that make life possible.

Centerpiece of the National Mall, America’s tribute to the country’s founding father stirs the soul while offering superb views from the top.

One of Washington’s oldest districts is now an upscale urban neighborhood, home to important government buildings as well as a lively student and arts community.

Centerpiece of the National Mall, America’s tribute to the country’s founding father stirs the soul while offering superb views from the top.

Walk into this living museum to be surrounded by natural environments. A visit to the garden provides analysis of varied plant habitats that make life possible.

Centerpiece of the National Mall, America’s tribute to the country’s founding father stirs the soul while offering superb views from the top.

Serving as a heart for the performing arts in the United States, this center offers a free performance every night of the year.

Pay tribute to fallen heroes at a thought-provoking monument to those who lost their lives during the three- year Korean War.

One of the National Mall’s more austere pieces of architecture, the Jefferson Memorial pays homage to one of America’s greatest presidents and visionaries.

Dine at eclectic restaurants, browse independent boutiques, relax in leafy parks and watch a movie at an historic theater in this pretty residential neighborhood.

Centerpiece of the National Mall, America’s tribute to the country’s founding father stirs the soul while offering superb views from the top.

As classic as it looks, this building contains a huge assortment of the world’s treasures. Immerse yourself in collections for all tastes.

Serving as a heart for the performing arts in the United States, this center offers a free performance every night of the year.

Serving as a heart for the performing arts in the United States, this center offers a free performance every night of the year.

This stark, powerful monument offers a pause for reflection on one of America’s most controversial conflicts.

This stark, powerful monument offers a pause for reflection on one of America’s most controversial conflicts.

Serving as a heart for the performing arts in the United States, this center offers a free performance every night of the year.

Home to the emblematic U.S. Capitol Building, this central neighborhood is famous for its historic landmarks, markets, museums and nightlife.

Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip.