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25 Top-Rated Washington, DC, Sights You Can't Afford to Miss

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25 Top-Rated Washington, DC, Sights You Can't Afford to Miss

Introduction - The city's long list of museums, monuments, and attractions of political and historical significance make the capital of America a...

 
 

The White House

Site 1 - The White House has the most famous address in the world - 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue - which is, of course...

 
 
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The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Site 2 - 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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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Site 3 - With so many historical sites in Washington, DC, the MLK Memorial is one of the city's newest additions. Opening in...

 
 

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Site 4 - One of the most famous places in Washington, DC, is the Reflecting Pool. 2,030 feet and only 18 inches deep...

 
 

The Pentagon

Site 5 - One of the most important buildings in Washington, DC, is the Pentagon. Construction of this iconic structure began in 1941...

 
 

National Portrait Gallery

Site 6 - One of the most famous galleries in the United States is the National Portrait Gallery, which was founded in 1962...

 
 
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Ford's Theatre

Site 7 - Opened in 1863, Ford's Theatre is another of the buildings in Washington, DC, with a rich history. The most notable...

 
 
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International Spy Museum

Site 8 - 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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Korean War Veterans Memorial

Site 9 - Nineteen stainless steel soldiers advance through the trees, making the Korean War Memorial one of the most artistic Washington, DC...

 
 
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National Archives Museum

Site 10 - One of the most important places in Washington, DC, that you can visit is the National Archives Museum. Located inside...

 
 

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