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Washington, DC

The United States Capitol is at the heart of Washington DC.  It is the center of the government as well as the geographic center of the city.  A city rich with history and full of distinct, graceful, and proud architecture, Washington DC is a popular tourist attraction year-round.  Pierre L'Enfant was the French-born engineer, architect, and urban designer who designed the basic plan for Washington, DC. The city looks the way it does today in large part because of his brilliant design.  In 1791 President George Washington picked him to design the young nation's new capital city.

The Washington DC Mall
The National Mall is a splendid green park area extending approximately two miles from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial.  Lining either side of the park near the Capitol are 200-year-old elm trees, several of the Smithsonian Institution museums, National Archives, various art galleries, and U.S. Botanical Gardens.  On the Western edge of the Mall are numerous memorials including the Vietnam Memorial, the Korean Memorial, the new WWII Memorial, and more.  For more details, check out our in-depth coverage of:

• Washington DC Memorials
• Washington DC Museums
• Washington DC Monuments

Metro Transportation
It is very difficult to find parking in Washington, DC - especially near the Mall, monuments, or museums.  Save time and effort by simply taking the Metro in to your destination in DC.  Check out the Metro Transit Map.

Old Town Trolley Tour of Washington DC
Check out the Old Town Trolley Tour.  Washington D.C. has so much to offer the visitor that you could spend weeks trying to see it all. But you probably only have a few days, or even a few hours - so make the most of your day on the Old Town Trolley.

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Virtual Tour of Washington DC
Check out this online virtual tour of Washington, DC.

For a more comprehensive visitor's guide, check out the website - Things to Do in Washington DC.

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