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The National Mall is where America comes to play, protest and promenade, with some of its best-known icons lined up along this long green strip.

A place to muse on the words of one of the authors of the US Declaration of Independence, and perhaps its most thoughtful of Presidents.

This Memorial houses a statue of the President who took a stand against slavery – and who had just started to heal the nation, when he was brutally assassinated.

The National Mall is where America comes to play, protest and promenade, with some of its best-known icons lined up along this long green strip.

A place to muse on the words of one of the authors of the US Declaration of Independence, and perhaps its most thoughtful of Presidents.

As classic as it looks, this building contains a huge assortment of the world’s treasures. Immerse yourself in collections for all tastes.

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

This mammoth monument to America\'s first President and foremost founding father casts a long shadow over Washington – but for a long time it\'s place was in doubt.

One of the quieter, reflective corners of the Mall, this memorial carries the name of every single soldier who died in America\'s most controversial war.

Pay tribute to fallen heroes at a thought-provoking monument to those who lost their lives during the three- year Korean War.

Art galleries, museums and theaters as well as vibrant entertainment, nightlife and shopping districts await in this city center neighborhood.

Art galleries, museums and theaters as well as vibrant entertainment, nightlife and shopping districts await in this city center neighborhood.