There are so many fun things to do in Washington DC that planning a trip there can be a little overwhelming. So I've put together a list of some of the top things to do when you visit the nation's capital. Read more: https://paigemindsthegap.com/top-...
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Museums
Washington DC has a ton of incredible museums. Here are the top ones you won't want to miss.
Exhibits explore the story of our planet from billions of years ago to life on earth today.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History: Homepage
Works of art from around the Western world
National Gallery of Art
A fun, interactive history museum all about spies and espionage.
International Spy Museum - Washington DC
An interactive language arts museum
Planet Word Museum
Museum with the largest Shakespeare collection in the world
Folger Shakespeare Library
Dedicated to architecture, design, engineering, and construction
National Building Museum: Homepage
See important documents from the founding of the United States
National Archives Museum: The National Archives in ...
Monuments and Memorials
DC is know for its monuments. See all the greats here.
Marble statue of the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)
An obelisk built to commemorate George Washington, a Founding Father and the first president of the United States
Washington Monument
Marble statue of Thomas Jefferson, 3rd president of the US and author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)
Honors the 16 million Americans who served during World War II
World War II Memorial
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There are so many more interesting things to see in Washington DC! Here are a few more picks.
Go on a unique scavenger hunt / picnic date in DC
Mystery Picnic Date - Georgetown & Foggy Bottom | AmazingCo
See cherry blossoms and monuments
Tidal Basin, Washington, DC - National Park Service
A wide, pedestrian-friendly, and tree-lined boulevard
National Mall and Memorial Parks - National Park Service
Home of Congress and the legislative branch
Book a Tour | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
The largest library in the world
Library of Congress: Home
One of the oldest zoos in the United States
Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
The official residency of the president of the United States
Tour the White House - National Park Service
The largest military cemetery in the country, and home of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Arlington National Cemetery
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