- National Mall top site
- Since being transferred to the National Park Service in 1933, the National Mall has served as a national open space for celebrations, demonstrations, protests, festivals, and numerous recreational activities. Its 146 acres are bounded by the museums of the Smithsonian Institution and rows of stately elm trees. Visitors can now enjoy one of the nation's most historic landscapes with its preserved vistas. For more information on ranger programs and National Mall activities call 202-426-6841.
- 16827 clicks since 2-Apr-1999
- America's Trusted Tours and Attractions of Washington DC
- Find information and discount tickets to Washington DC's finest tours and attractions. Save up to 20%. Information and ticketing for the Old Town Trolley Tour, Monuments by Moonlight tour, DC Ducks, Segway tours, movie tours, bike rentals and tours, and a whole lot more.
- Arlington Memorial Bridge
- Arlington Memorial Bridge and its related architectural, engineering, sculptural and landscape features are significant as important``elements in the neoclassical urban design of the National Capital as it evolved during the first third of the 20th century.
- 4341 clicks since 30-Dec-1998
- Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
- Built in honor of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the United States,``and located in Washington, DC, the Basilica of the National Shrine is 'America's Patron Catholic Church'.``Includes multimedia highlights of its artistic/spiritual heritage, virtual tour, scheduling and broadcast``information and an online bookshop.
``400 Michigan Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20017-1566
``Tel : 202-526-8300
- 4267 clicks since 22-Oct-1999
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- We are the largest producers of security documents in the United States. The BEP produces over 9 billion``Federal Reserve notes each year (coins are produced by the United States Mint).``In addition, we produce over 20 billion postage stamps. The BEP is located south of the National Mall on 14th & C Sts., SW, within easy``walking distance of a number of popular sites for visitors to Washington, D.C.
``U.S. Treasury Department
``14th and C Streets, SW, Washington, DC 20228
``Tel : 202.874-3019
- 6890 clicks since 20-Oct-1999
- Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo
- Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo is a private, family-owned and professionally operated facility. Since 1966, animals have been our extended family. We know their names, histories, and needs. And we know how important wildlife and their natural habitats are to the future.`` We hope that through our personal style of education and introduction, these wonderful creatures will become your extended family, too. Together, we'll make sure they and their wild-living relatives enjoy the future they deserve.
- 1971 clicks since 24-Jun-2001
- Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
- The C&O Canal follows the route of the Potomac River for 184.5 miles from Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, MD. The canal operated from 1828-1924 as a transportation route, primarily hauling coal from western Maryland to the port of Georgetown in Washington, D.C. The Park is open during daylight hours
Tel:301.739-4200
- 2142 clicks since 30-Dec-1998
- City Scooter Tours
- City Scooter Tours make the sites of the nation's capital accessible and fun for everyone. Visit the new World War II memorial, Lincoln Memorial, White House, US Capitol, Washington Monument and more in an electric convenience vehicle (mobility scooter). Knowledgeable and entertaining guides escort you on a leisurely ride, providing historical facts, interesting stories, and little-known anecdotes. This exciting exploration of the sites along the National Mall and Tidal Basin takes approx. 3 hours and includes the use of electronic headsets so you can hear all the details. Call Toll-Free 888-441-7575 for more information.
- 1460 clicks since 12-Jul-2004
- Ford's Theatre National Historical Site
- Today, Ford's Theater and The House Where Lincoln Died (The Petersen House) are preserved by the National Park Service as Ford's Theatre National Historic Site.
``Ford's Theatre NHS, 511 10th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
``Tel: 202.426-6924
- 6766 clicks since 29-Dec-1998
- Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
- From 1877 to 1895, this was the home of Frederick Douglass, the Nation's leading``19th-century African American spokesman. Visitors to the site will learn more about his efforts to abolish slavery and his``struggle for Human Rights, Equal Rights and Civil Rights for all oppressed people. Among Frederick Douglass' other``achievements, he was U.S. minister to Haiti in 1889. Authorized Sept. 5, 1962, as Frederick Douglass Home; redesignated``Feb. 12.1988.
``1411 W Street SE, Washington, DC 20020-4813
``Tel : 202.426-5961
- 1799 clicks since 11-Feb-2000
- George Washington Masonic Memoria
- Just a mile from the Potomac River, in Alexandria, Virginia and overlooking the`` nation's capitol, stands the 333 ft. George Washington Masonic National`` Memorial on historic Shooters Hill.
``Tel : 703.683-2007
- 3110 clicks since 1-Jan-2000
- Great Falls Park
- Great Falls Park, a site that is part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, is an 800``acre park located along the Potomac River 14 miles upriver from Washington D.C. The park is``known for two things, it's scenic beauty and George Washington's historic Patowmack Canal.
``Tel: 703.285-2966 TTD: 703.285-2966.
- 3246 clicks since 30-Dec-1998
- Kelly's notebook America's Washington Tour
- Kelly's notebook provides a well - thought page of info about Washington, DC
- 5176 clicks since 28-Jun-2000
- Lafayette Square
- Looking North, what is now the beautiful Lafayette Square, in the center of which is the statue of Jackson...
- 2403 clicks since 2-Apr-1999
- Military Monuments and memorials of Washington DC
- A visit to the military monuments and memorials of DC, including the Vietnam Memorial,``Iwo Jima, Korean War Memorial and others. History and photos,
- 7314 clicks since 24-Feb-2001
- Mount Vernon - The Home of George Washington
- George Washington's Mount Vernon estate extended over eight thousand acres and was divided into five farms, each a complete unit with its own overseers, work force of``slaves, livestock, equipment, and buildings.
``George Washington Parkway, Mount Vernon, Virginia, 22121
``Toll Free : 1-800-429-1520
- 5536 clicks since 22-Oct-1999
- National Archives and Records Administration : Exhibit Hall
- See American Originals, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States of``America, and the Bill of Rights, World War II Posters, "When Nixon Met Elvis," and more...
``700 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
``Washington, D.C. 20408
- 3951 clicks since 3-Jan-2000
- National Building Museum
- The Musuem celebrates American achievements in building and is housed in one of Washington, D.C.'s most magnificent spaces.
- 1836 clicks since 14-Jan-2000
- National Vigilance Park
- On 2 September 1997 at 10:00, Director, NSA/Chief, CSS, Lt. Gen. Kenneth A. Minihan dedicated the "National Vigilance Park" and the``"Aerial Reconnaissance Memorial" located adjacent to the National`` Cryptologic Museum. This memorial has been established to honor the`` many aerial reconnaissance crews who lost their lives in the`` performance of their duties. The centerpiece of the memorial is a`` C-130 aircraft, refurbished to resemble the reconnaissance-configured`` C-130A which was downed by Soviet fighters over Soviet Armenia on`` 2 September 1958.
- 1026 clicks since 29-Jan-2000
- Old Stone House
- The Old Stone House built in 1765 is the oldest building in Washington, D.C. It is open for tours Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to``4:00 PM. Ranger lead talks are available upon request and group tours may be reserved by calling 202-426-6851.
- 1515 clicks since 2-Apr-1999
- Party Animals - Washington DC
- The herd is moving across Pennsylvania Avenue in the largest installation art project in the District of Columbia's history. Twenty of the Party Animals have hit the streets. Here you can find a list of street locations of your favorite political party animal (donkey and elephant) statues are downtown. There is also image gallery as well.
- 1199 clicks since 26-Jun-2002
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