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From its iconic monuments and buildings to its historic neighbourhoods and free museums, the capital of the United States offers so many interesting attractions, it's hard to know where to begin... more » From its iconic monuments and buildings to its historic neighbourhoods and free museums, the capital of the United States offers so many interesting attractions, it's hard to know where to begin. Consider a tour of the White House Visitor's Center, a wealth of information about one of the most powerful symbols of American history and politics. From there you can make your way to a number of moving tributes, including the Vietnam War Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial. Washington DC is especially known for its museums. From the Holocaust to the history of space exploration and from dinosaurs to international spies, there's a museum for almost every area of interest, with many offering free admission. Great shopping, restaurants and Colonial architecture can be found in Georgetown. And The Mall, a slice of greenery in the centre of town surrounded by the buildings of the Smithsonian, is the perfect place to grab a hot dog, relax and take in the sights and sounds of this lively city. « less

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DC Metro Food Tours

5 of 5 stars
Orange County, CA
20 Nov 2009

My boyfriend and I were going to be in DC for only a few days, but I emailed DC Metro Food tours to find out about their pub crawl tour. It is usually a private tour, but they can sometimes slip a...more

Amsterdam Falafel Shop

5 of 5 stars
Nova Scotia
20 Nov 2009

I found this restaurant by reading Trip Advisor and tried it out on Saturday night with my husband, after spending the day walking around DC. The last time I had a memorable falafel was in Netanya,...more

Lincoln Memorial

5 of 5 stars
CA/Oregon Coast
20 Nov 2009

Seeing this gorgeous memorial for the first time was a truly moving experience. Absolutely awesome! more

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