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Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip. 

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

One of the National Mall’s more austere pieces of architecture, the Jefferson Memorial pays homage to one of America’s greatest presidents and visionaries.

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

Heaven for aviation enthusiasts, this museum takes you on an uplifting journey through the history of flight and space travel.

Heaven for aviation enthusiasts, this museum takes you on an uplifting journey through the history of flight and space travel.

Heaven for aviation enthusiasts, this museum takes you on an uplifting journey through the history of flight and space travel.

Heaven for aviation enthusiasts, this museum takes you on an uplifting journey through the history of flight and space travel.

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

Heaven for aviation enthusiasts, this museum takes you on an uplifting journey through the history of flight and space travel.

Heaven for aviation enthusiasts, this museum takes you on an uplifting journey through the history of flight and space travel.

Heaven for aviation enthusiasts, this museum takes you on an uplifting journey through the history of flight and space travel.

The shadowy world of espionage comes under the spotlight in a museum where nothing is quite as it seems. 

Heaven for aviation enthusiasts, this museum takes you on an uplifting journey through the history of flight and space travel.

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

This stark, powerful monument offers a pause for reflection on one of America’s most controversial conflicts.

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

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

The shadowy world of espionage comes under the spotlight in a museum where nothing is quite as it seems. 

Walk into this living museum to be surrounded by natural environments. A visit to the garden provides analysis of varied plant habitats that make life possible.

The shadowy world of espionage comes under the spotlight in a museum where nothing is quite as it seems. 

One of the National Mall’s more austere pieces of architecture, the Jefferson Memorial pays homage to one of America’s greatest presidents and visionaries.

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

Walk into this living museum to be surrounded by natural environments. A visit to the garden provides analysis of varied plant habitats that make life possible.