Washington DC Tourist Attractions
Guests of our Chantilly, VA hotel will discover a wide array of top rated tourist attractions only 25 miles away in metropolitan Washington, DC. Situated on the banks of the Potomac River, Washington, DC is the bustling capital of the United States. Witness American politics in action at Capitol Hill, the National Mall and of course, the White House. In Washington, DC there are also plenty of monuments, museums, educational activities, historic sites, restaurants and shopping to keep you fully entertained.
Washington DC Monuments & Memorials.
Explore Washington, DC’s world-renowned monuments and memorials in recognition of the great names and memorable events of American history. The Lincoln Memorial keeps watch over the towering Washington Monument, while the figures of the Korean War silently patrol along the rugged juniper bushes. The Iwo Jima Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, World War II Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial are just a few other must-see sites.
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Washington DC Museums.
A trip to Washington, DC means enjoying a world-class educational experience unlike any other. The Smithsonian Institution is headquartered in Washington, DC and is the world’s largest museum complex. Explore one of its 19 top-rated museums and research institutions including the National Air & Space Museum, the National Gallery of Art, the National Museum of Natural History and the National Portrait Gallery. Other museums of interest include the Holocaust Memorial Museum, the interactive International Spy Museum and the Newseum.
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Complete your city tour by experiencing one of Washington, DC’s rich cultural activities. Catch a performing arts show at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts or head to the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo for a glimpse at some of the world’s most wild and exotic animals. Tour the Bureau of Engraving & Printing to see how coins and bills are printed or discover the Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, former home of George Washington. Beautiful flowers bloom at the National Arboretum, while the original Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence await your visit at the National Archives.
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