Washington, D.C.: The Seat of Power

One way to express your patriotic feelings towards the nation is to visit its capital, Washington, DC and enjoy the wonderful memorials and attractions in order to explore American history. You may plan a family vacation and combine fun and education in one trip.

The first place to vist in Washington, D.C. is the capitol building. It is an imposing building with a massive dome. Enjoy a tour of the building and see the master pieces housed here. If a Congress session is going on, try to get a ticket to the visitors gallery and watch the course of our nation being decided. Do not carry any items that are considered a security threat as all the government buildings are heavily guarded.

To see American history first hand, look no further than the National Archives. This building not only houses our most important documents, including the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution, it also contains some more unique historical items, like the cancelled check that paid for the purchase of Alaska from Russia! Filled with uniquely historical items, the collection is absolutely fantastic and should not be missed.

The Smithsonian Institute is the place most widely visited in the entire city! It has a score of museums in its collection and each one has a lot to show. There is the legendary Wright Flyer in the Air and Space Museum, the supposedly cursed Hope Diamond in the Natural History Museum, the country’s only painting by Leonardo da Vinci in the National Gallery of Art, and some uniquely American items like Dorothy’s ruby slippers and Fonzie’s leather jacket in the American History Museum. Apart from these museums, there are other museums like the fabulous museum of Native American history and many art museums.

The National Holocaust Museum exhibits heart rendering relics documenting the world’s most tragic period of time. It is dedicated to the men, women, and children who perished during this reign of terror.

The memorials of Washington, D.C. are an absolute must see. In Washington DC you just cannot miss the famous Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Roosevelt Memorial, or Jefferson Memorial. In the spring months, the Jefferson Memorial is absolutely gorgeous with the blooming Japanese Cherry Trees. You must also visit the touching Vietnam Wall, Korean War Memorial, and the recently completed World War II Memorial.

The White House is considered the nation’s house and is lovely no matter what time of the year. With the heightened security measures that have not been instated, you can no longer directly tour the White House. Instead, write your Congressmen or Senator for a special tour that can be arranged through the White House office.

Make Washington, D.C. your next vacation stop. There are many places to take your entire family for fun and learning experience.

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