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The Washington National Cathedral is one of the largest cathedrals in the world. The cathedral is an official national monument, and has been voted one of the most beautiful buildings in the United States. After over a century... more
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Flying kiwi said
… is a suburb of Washington, DC.)After lunch and a catch-up we went to Washington National… continue reading »
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No surprises here, not with clones around the world. The hamburgers are good enough and not overly expensive. The formula still works, and the place gets crowded at lunch and on weekend evenings. There's a terrace seatin... more
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This monument is not only a memorial to the nation's 32nd president, but also a remembrance of the people of his time. The monument stretches along the Tidal Basin with four outdoor gallery rooms, connected by granite passagewa... more
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texas nomads said
… at night), and maybe the FDR memorial, but by this time, the scone I had at 9am had worn off long ago… continue reading »
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As the home of the legislative branch of the government, the Capitol is one of the most important sites in the United States. Utilizing neoclassical architecture with an expansive design encompassing 4 acres, the Capitol houses... more
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IUP Cook Honors College said
… the day looking at the Supreme Court, the U.S. Capitol, and the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History… continue reading »
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The question most frequently asked by visitors to the Library of Congress is: Where are the books? The answer is: on the 532 miles of shelves located throughout the library's three buildings: the Thomas Jefferson, James... more
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Union Station is both a fully operational stop on Amtrak's Pennsylvanian and Capitol Limited routes, and an architectural monument with a rich history. Originally, the rotunda at its center served a dual purpose- the lower leve... more
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ericstir said
…No brushing till Chicago 9.14.06 12:41pm I’m sitting in Union Station in Washington, D… continue reading »
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It's amazing when you think about it: This house has served as a residence, office, reception site, and world embassy for every U.S. president since John Adams. The White House is the only private residence of a head of... more
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One of Washington DC's premier nightclub, Dream, has 4 floors, 4 decks, VIP lounges, and even a private penthouse suite. Every night of the week a different Dj plays music ranging from hip hop to international mixes. Some of th... more
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This bombproof, fireproof facility protects the nation's most treasured documents. The methods used for storing the documents safely are nearly as interesting as the documents themselves. Sealed glass vaults are raised into the... more
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The friendly staff here makes healthy sandwiches to order in this busy downtown shop. The walls and floor are basic white. Only a few tables are available and they are crowded near the front door. Choose from a variety of wraps... more
Washington Travel Experiences
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Site seeing while traveling
Got up at 4am to be at the Detroit airport by 8am. Charlie drove Darryl and I to the airport. We were... Continue reading »
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Washington, D.C.
2008-12-10This was our departure day from New York City and we both reluctantly headed downtown with our luggage to Penn Street Station t... Continue reading »
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A Crazy Finish To Go With My Crazy Start!!
Anyone who read my first two entries knows I didn't have the easiest time getting over to Europe well the return was even worse!I, of cou... Continue reading »
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The Smithsonian and other museums etc.
Today we went our separate ways to take in the museums which interested us personally.Jane - I started with the Native American Museum.&n... Continue reading »
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Woodbine, Maryland to College Park, Maryland
Sunday, December 14, 2008Left Woodbine and headed for College Park which is the closest RV Park to Washington DC. What we didn't re... Continue reading »
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Popular Washington Hotels
- The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.
- Willard InterContinental Washington
- Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington DC
- Embassy Suites Washington D.C. - at the Chevy Chase Pavilion
- The Fairmont Washington DC
- The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
- Homewood Washington DC Downtown
- Embassy Suites Washington D.C. - Convention Center
- Hampton Inn Washington, Dc
- The Hotel George - a Kimpton Hotel
