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25 Best Things to See in Washington, DC, Not to Miss

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25 Best Things to See in Washington, DC, Not to Miss

Introduction - Washington, DC, is famous for being the country's capital as well as being home to a number of US landmarks...

 
 
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National Archives Museum

Thing To See 1 - One of the most important places in Washington, DC, that you can visit is the National Archives Museum. Located inside...

 
 

The Pentagon

Thing To See 2 - One of the most important buildings in Washington, DC, is the Pentagon. Construction of this iconic structure began in 1941...

 
 

Abraham Lincoln Memorial

Thing To See 3 - Built in honor of the 16th American President, Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial is among one of the most famous...

 
 
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Thing To See 4 - Another outstanding Smithsonian attraction in DC is the National Museum of Natural History. Opened in 1910, the attraction houses an...

 
 

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Thing To See 5 - One of the most famous places in Washington, DC, is the Reflecting Pool. 2,030 feet and only 18 inches deep...

 
 
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Thing To See 6 - In 1982, artist Maya Lin conceptualized a bold 246-foot black granite wall engraved with the names of the 58,320 soldiers...

 
 

Washington Monument

Thing To See 7 - Completed in 1884, the Washington Monument is one of the most iconic landmarks of Washington, DC, Standing at over 554...

 
 

United States Capitol

Thing To See 8 - There are many important buildings in Washington, DC, but none like the U.S. Capitol building. Built in 1800, it stands...

 
 
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The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Thing To See 9 - Adjacent to the National Mall, this emotional museum provides a compelling interpretation of Holocaust history. With over 1.5 million visitors...

 
 
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International Spy Museum

Thing To See 10 - Washington, DC's Spy Museum is an interactive exploration of the history and tradecraft of modern espionage. Did you know that...

 
 

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