Things to see in Washington
Washington is the capital of United States of America, with an urban population of about 4.3 million. Below are 20 notable places within about 7 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1White House History
The White House is the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., it has served as the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800 when the national capital was moved from Philadelphia.
2Smithsonian Institution Museum
The Smithsonian Institution is a group of museums, education and research centers, created by the United States federal government "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge".
3Washington Monument History
The Washington Monument is a 555-foot (169 m) tall obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, a Founding Father of the United States and the nation's first president.
4National Gallery of Art Art
The National Gallery of Art is an art museum in Washington, D.C., United States, located on the National Mall, between 3rd and 9th Streets, at Constitution Avenue NW.
5Arlington National Cemetery History
Arlington National Cemetery is the largest cemetery in the United States National Cemetery System, one of two maintained by the United States Army.
6Lincoln Memorial History
The Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial honoring Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, located on the western end of the National Mall of Washington, D.C. The memorial is built in a neoclassical style in the form of a classical temple.
7National Museum of Natural History Museum
The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is a natural history museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States.
8Jefferson Memorial History
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a national memorial in Washington, D.C., built in honor of Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence and the nation's third president.
9Washington National Cathedral Place of worship
The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Episcopal Diocese of Washington, commonly known as Washington National Cathedral or National Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Episcopal Church.
10National Air and Space Museum Museum
The National Air and Space Museum (NASM) of the Smithsonian Institution is a museum in Washington, D.C., United States, dedicated to human flight and space exploration.
11United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Museum
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) is the United States' official memorial and museum dedicated to the history and legacy of the Holocaust.
12National Museum of Women in the Arts Art
The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA), located in Washington, D.C., is "the first museum in the world solely dedicated" to championing women through the arts.
13Vietnam Veterans Memorial History
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, commonly called the Vietnam Memorial, is a U.S. national memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring service members of the United States Armed Forces who served in the Vietnam War.
14National Museum of American History Museum
The National Museum of American History: Kenneth E. Behring Center is a historical museum in Washington, D.C. It collects, preserves, and displays the heritage of the United States in the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific, and military history.
15Ford's Theatre Arts & culture
Ford's Theatre is a theater in Washington, D.C., which opened in 1863.
16John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Arts & culture
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, commonly known as the Kennedy Center, is a cultural center located on the eastern bank of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. It is considered the national cultural center of the United States, serving as a "living memorial" to John F. Kennedy.
17Smithsonian American Art Museum Museum
The Smithsonian American Art Museum is a museum in Washington, D.C., part of the Smithsonian Institution.
18National Museum of the American Indian Museum
The National Museum of the American Indian is a museum in the United States devoted to the culture of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas.
19Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Place of worship
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic minor basilica and national shrine in Washington D.C. It is the largest Catholic church building in North America and the tallest habitable building in Washington, D.C. Its construction, in the Neo-Byzantine and Romanesque Revival styles, began in 1920.
20National Portrait Gallery Art
The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) is an art museum in Washington, D.C., United States.
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