10 Must-See Attractions While Traveling To Washington D.C.

Jun 11
07:05

2010

JennyHolden

JennyHolden

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Washington D.C. is the capital of United States. It is one of the most targeted cities to the travelers. So whenever you go in United States. For better enjoyment you must see the 10 attractions while traveling to Washington D.C. which are given below.

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Washington D.C. is the capital of United States. It is one of the most targeted cities to the travelers. So whenever you go in United States. For better enjoyment you must see the 10 attractions while traveling to Washington D.C. which are given below. 

White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States. It was built between 1792 and 1800 of white-painted Aquia sandstone in the late Georgian style. Public tours of the White House are available but need to submit Requests through one's Member of Congress and are accepted up to six months in advance. 
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is a most visited place of travelers. It is an art museum beside the National Mall,10 Must-See Attractions While Traveling To Washington D.C. Articles in Washington, D.C. It was initially opened during the 1960s with the permanent art collection Joseph H. Hirshhorn. 

Library of Congress is the oldest federal cultural organization in the United States. It is the research library of the United States Congress. It is renowned as the largest library in the world by shelf space and holds the largest number of books. 
National Building Museum is a large museum in Washington D. C. It is a museum of "architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning. It was created by an act of Congress in 1980. It is a non Govt. organization. So you can spend some times in here for your recreation.

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) is the United States' official memorial to the Holocaust.  USHMM provides for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history. It is one the most visited place here. So don’t miss it in Washington D. C.

Constitution Gardens is an area of 50-acre is located between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. It is a part of the National Mall. Every year millions of visitors come here. It is also the site of an annual naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens hosted by the National Park Service.

Washington Monument is built to honour the first U.S. President, General George Washington. It is both the world's tallest stone structure and the world's tallest obelisk. The Monument  stands due east of Pool and Lincoln Memorial.

National Gallery of Art is a national art museum in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1937 for the people of United States of America. It now opens to the public free of charge. It includes most arts of Leonardo da Vinci.

National Museum of the American Indian is a museum in Washington D. C. It is dedicated to the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of the native peoples of the Western Hemisphere. Its fantastic structure will attract you very tremendously. So don’t miss to travel here.

Smithsonian National Zoological Park is commonly known as the National Zoo. It is located in Washington, D.C. This zoo is free to entrance for public. You can enjoy here natural scenario as well as you can learn about wildlife. So You shouldn’t miss this opportunity.