Washington, District of Columbia City GuideNothing beats a Washington DC vacation. With its vibrant neighborhoods, historic landmarks and tourist attractions, exquisite parks, and terrific Washington DC restaurants, a visit to our nation’s capital is a life-changing experience.
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Washington Art and Culture | ||
Kennedy Center Since opening in 1971, the Kennedy Center has continued its efforts to fulfill his vision presenting the greatest performers and performances from across America and around the world, nurturing new works and young artists, and serving the nation as a leader in arts education. | ||
Washington Attractions | ||
Official Website of the National Cherry Blossom Festival - Washington, DC The Festival commemorates the 1912 gift to the city of Washington of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo. | ||
Washington Monument National Memorial (National Park Service) Washington Monument National Memorial (National Park Service) | ||
White House Tours Public tours of the White House are available for groups of 10 or more people. Requests must be submitted through one's Member of Congress and are accepted up to six months in advance. | ||
Washington City Guide | ||
Washington DC Tourism Plan your visit with this helpful website which includes a calendar of events and up to date news about what is happening in the city. | ||
Washington Museums | ||
National Museum of American History: Home Home page of the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. | ||
The Anacostia Museum & Center for African American History and Culture The Museum explores American history, society, and creative expression from an African American perspective. | ||
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is the Smithsonian Institutions Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. | ||
The Library of Congress The Library of Congress is the nations oldest federal cultural institution, and it serves as the research arm of Congress. | ||
Welcome to Ford's Theatre Ford's Theatre blends its rich history with performance excellence, in serving as a living tribute to President Lincoln's love of the performing arts. | ||
Hillwood Museum & Gardens Hillwood Museum and Gardens world-class collections of Imperial Russian and western European fine and decorative arts. | ||
The Navy Museum The Navy Museum, located at the Washington Navy Yard, features exhibits and activities on the history of the U.S. Navy. | ||
National Gallery of Art The National Gallery of Art, Washington houses one of the finest collections in the world illustrating major achievements in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts from the Middle Ages to the present. | ||
National Museum of Women in the Arts. The National Museum of Women in the Arts is the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to recognizing the contributions of women artists. | ||
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (National Park Service) This is a memorial not only to FDR, but also to the era he represents. | ||
The Phillips Collection America’s national institution and memorial for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history. | ||
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum America’s national institution and memorial for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history. | ||
Washington National Parks | ||
Arlington National Cemetary More than four million people visit the cemetery annually, many coming to pay final respects at graveside services, of which nearly 100 are conducted each week, Monday through Friday. | ||
Washington Restaurants | ||
Washingtonian Online - Restaurants & Dining This guide offers comprehensive information of interest to outdoor enthusiasts. | ||
Washington Travel / Tourism | ||
NARA | US National Archives & Records Administration The National Archives is a public trust on which our democracy depends, enabling people to inspect for themselves the record of what government has done. | ||
Washington Travel Tips | ||
DC Metrorail DC Metrorail system complete with maps and schedules. | ||
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