Washington DC Attractions
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Arlington Cemetery -
Located just 3 miles from Comfort Inn Ballston, Arlington Cemetery is the final resting place for armed service personnel of the United States. President John F. Kennedy and his brothers are buried here, near the Eternal Flame. Other monuments to visit include the Tomb of the Unknowns, the Arlington House mansion, and Memorial Amphitheater. Visit http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/.
Georgetown University -
Committed to social justice, the students, faculty, and staff of Georgetown University in Washington, DC, are able to take full advantage of their amazing location in the nation's capital. This prestigious university offers undergraduate as well as graduate degrees in law, medicine, as well as business. http://www.georgetown.edu/.Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts -
For 40 years, the Kennedy Center has been a haven for artists, musicians, and performers to give their talents a major outlet. Considered a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, the Center is not only a venue for performing arts but also a center for youth education. Go to http://www.kennedy-center.org/.National Air & Space Museum -
A popular favorite of the Smithsonian Museums, the Air & Space Museum tracks the progress of aviation history. Walking through the halls surrounded by suspended aircraft, visitors get the feeling of actually being in the sky! Best of all, see artifacts from space flights, part of the Museum's collection. Visit http://www.nasm.si.edu/.
National Aquarium -
Get up close to creatures of the deep with a visit to the National Aquarium in Washington, DC. There are over 200 species of water life from all bodies of water, from the oceans to rivers to puddles. Alligators, salamanders, and octopi await you! Go to http://www.nationalaquarium.org/.National Harbor -
A fun resort destination on the Potomac River, National Harbor is a tourist destination with local appeal. Restaurants, shops, and entertainment are all on the menu at National Harbor. Live music and carnival rides are also part of the fun. For more information, go to http://www.nationalharbor.com/.National Mall -
Planned in 1791 by Washington, DC's City Planner, Peter L'Enfant, the National Mall and Memorial Parks is part of the United States' National Park System. The area includes the Washington Monument obelisk, the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. http://www.nps.gov/nacc/index.htm.
National Museum of Natural History -
One of the most popular spots in all of Washington, DC, the National Museum of Natural History is all about nature. Collections, exhibits, and interactive displays celebrate and inform the public about our planet's origins (think dinosaurs) as well as its potential future. http://www.mnh.si.edu/.National Zoo -
Part of the Smithsonian Institution complex, the National Zoological Park offers free admission and is open every day except Christmas. There are approximately 2,000 animals and critters that live at the Zoo, from mammals to reptiles to those with no bones - otherwise known as invertebrates. Go to http://nationalzoo.si.edu/.US Marine Corps War Memorial -
Known also as the Iwo Jima Memorial, the United States Marine Corps War Memorial is a tribute to all U.S. Marines who have served and sacrificed for their country. The most famous part of the Memorial is the statue depicting a group of Marines raising a flag on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, during World War II, a moment that was captured on film by photojournalist Joe Rosenthal. For more information, visit http://www.nps.gov/gwmp/marinecorpswarmemorial.htm.
