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U.S. Capitol Building (Corbis)
U.S. Capitol Building (Corbis)


Washington DC Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • See the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights at the National Archives
  • Learn about flight at the National Air and Space Museum
  • Admire gold shields, feathered regalia, woven baskets, and beaded saddlebags at the National Museum of the American Indian
  • Find out about bugs, bones, blue whales, and big gems at the National Museum of Natural History
  • Test your spy skills at the International Spy Museum
  • Cycle past the memorials and monuments with Bike the Sites

Washington DC Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Washington, D.C., is a capital city brimming with the totemic markers and monuments of a nation's birth, plus the real-time wheeling-dealing of democracy in action. Get within reading distance of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights at the National Archives; potentially rub shoulders with politicians and their aides—maybe even the Prez—by touring the U.S. Capitol or circumnavigating the White House and its grounds (building tours are available by pre-arrangement for groups of ten or more); or pause at the Washington Monument and the Lincoln, Jefferson, Vietnam, Korean War, and World War II memorials to remember the people and events that have shaped the country.

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Hotels

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The Madison, A Loews Hotel
1177 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
Distance: 0.5 Miles
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FOUR SEASONS WASHINGTON
2800 PENNSYLVANIA AVE N W
WASHINGTON, VA 20007
Distance: 1.2 Miles
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Hotel Monaco Washington D.C. A Kimpton Hotel
700 F. Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20004
Distance: 0.8 Miles
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Attractions

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National Museum of Natural History
between 9th and 12th sts., on the north side of the Mall, with entrances on Madison Dr. and Constitution Ave
1000 Constitution Ave NW
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Distance: 0.7 Miles (from destination center)
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Formerly 15th St. SW; near Independence Ave., just off the Mall
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW
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Distance: 0.8 Miles (from destination center)
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National Archives
Between 7th and 9th sts. NW; tourists enter on Constitution Ave., researchers on Pennsylvania Ave
700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
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Distance: 0.9 Miles (from destination center)
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Washington DC Vacation Rentals

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Orebic Vacation Rental
Bathrooms: 20 Sleeps:
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, Garage, No Pets, Oceanfront, Pets OK, Smoking OK, TV

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Orebic Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Sleeps: 16
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Internet Access, Linens, No Pets, Oceanfront, Refrigerator, Smoking OK, TV

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Villa Mandarin - Konavle
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Laundry, Microwave, Swimming Pool, TV


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