The Jefferson Memorial is a national memorial in Washington, D.C., built in honor of Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence, a central intellectual force behind the American Revolution, a founder of the Democratic-Republican Party, and the nation's third president.
The National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution is a museum in Washington, D.C., in the United States, dedicated to human flight and space exploration. It has the Largest collection of historic aviation and space artifacts in the world.
The Library of Congress is a research library in Washington, D.C., serving as the library and research service for the United States Congress and the de facto national library of the United States. It is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photos, maps and manuscripts in our collections.
Washington National Cathedral is a cathedral of the Episcopal Church. The cathedral is located in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. The structure is of Neo-Gothic design closely modeled on English Gothic style of the late fourteenth century. Over 270,000 people visit the structure annually.
The United States National Arboretum is an arboretum in northeast Washington, D.C. It is 446 acres (1.80 km2) in size and is located 2.2 miles (3.5 km) northeast of the Capitol building, with entrances on New York Avenue, NE and R Street, NE. The campus's gardens, collections, and features are connected by roadways that are 9.5 miles (15.3 km) long in total.
The White House is the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. It has served as the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800 when the national capital was moved from Philadelphia. "The White House" is also used as a metonym to refer to the Executive Office of the President of the United States.
Washington Union Station is a major transportation hub and historic train station located in Washington, D.C., USA. Union Station opened in 1907 and was designed by architect Daniel Burnham. It was constructed to consolidate the city's various railroad terminals into one grand station.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia, is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River, across from Virginia, and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. Washington had an estimated population of 702,250 as of 2024.
The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, a Founding Father of the United States, victorious commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783 in the American Revolutionary War, and the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, commonly known as the Kennedy Center, is a major performing arts venue in Washington, D.C., USA. It is located on the Potomac River, adjacent to the Watergate complex. The Kennedy Center serves as a national cultural center and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy.
The National Mall is centrally located in Washington, DC, stretching over 2 miles from the Lincoln Memorial on the west end to the U.S. Capitol on the east end. The National Mall is America’s most visited national park, where the past, present and future come together. The monuments and memorials in this park honor American forefathers and heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to this country.
The Corcoran School of the Arts & Design at the George Washington University prepares its graduates to be the next generation of global leaders. Part of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the school functions as an incubator for artists, designers and scholars, who learn from internationally renowned faculty at the intersection of creativity and social innovation.
The National Zoological Park, commonly known as the National Zoo, is one of the oldest zoos in the United States. The zoo is part of the Smithsonian Institution and does not charge admission. Founded in 1889, its mission is to "provide engaging experiences with animals and create and share knowledge to save wildlife and habitats".
The National Portrait Gallery's collections present people of remarkable character and achievement. The Gallery is dedicated to the exhibition and study of portraits of people who have made significant contribution to American history and culture.
Lincoln Park is the largest urban park located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It was known historically as Lincoln Square. From 1862 to 1865, during the American Civil War, it was the site of Lincoln Hospital, then the largest hospital in Washington, D.C. It is located along East Capitol Street, which surrounds the park.
Anacostia is a historic neighborhood in Southeast Washington, D.C. Dive in to the tradition of Anacostia. Even though it's one of DC’s oldest neighborhoods, there’s still something new to discover at every turn. Anacostia is a vibrant neighborhood with museums, bike paths and a rich African American history.
The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Dumbarton Oaks is a museum, garden, & research institute in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC. It is a historic estate in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It was the residence and garden of Robert Woods Bliss (1875-1962) and his wife Mildred Barnes Bliss (1879-1969).
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is the largest of the many reflecting pools in Washington, D.C.. It is a 2,030-by-167-foot (619 by 51 m) rectangular pool located on the National Mall, directly east of the Lincoln Memorial, with the World War II Memorial and Washington Monument to the east of the reflecting pool.
The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is a presidential memorial in Washington D.C., dedicated to the memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, and to the era he represents.
