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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 271 attractions in Washington DC

As you cruise through the Nation's Capital, past the monuments, White House and American icons, you will receive a great orientation, informative historical and current-day information, heaps of unique and fascinating stories, fantastic photo ops and superb personal service from your guide. The Segway is the first of its kind - a self-balancing, personal transportation device that's designed to operate in any pedestrian environment. It's new, it's cool and a ton of fun!

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 271 attractions in Washington DC

The DC by Foot "More than Monuments" FREE walking tour is a quick and free tour of the monuments that some consider to be smarter and funnier than the tours that are presented by the park service or...

Attraction type: Historic site; Historic walking area; Landmark/point of interest; Monument; Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 271 attractions in Washington DC

This Gothic-style cathedral is the sixth largest in the world and is put to all sorts of national purposes, such as President Wilsons funeral and a prayer vigil for American hostages during the Iranian crisis.

Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 271 attractions in Washington DC

The Viet nam Memorial Wall is a must to see.  You will see touching photos, letters and flowers left in rememberence of the daddy they never knew or son that never came home.  Please, if you are...

Attraction type: Monument
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 271 attractions in Washington DC

Mobiletours.org produces two walking tours; the Lincoln Assassination Tour and the Ghosts of Georgetown Tour.   Mobiletours can be contacted at 202-427-3868. The  "Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour" 

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 271 attractions in Washington DC

The majesty of Daniel Chester French's 19-foot high statue of Lincoln is complemented by Jules Guernin's 60-foot high murals depicting the Angel of Truth on one side and Fraternity and Charity on another.

Attraction type: Monument; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 271 attractions in Washington DC
Attraction type: Specialty museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 271 attractions in Washington DC
Attraction type: History museum; Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 271 attractions in Washington DC

A memorial and museum detailing the rise of Hitler's Germany and the horrors of World War II.

Attraction type: History museum; Other; Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 271 attractions in Washington DC

Prominent 555-foot-high classical obelisk where visitors are whisked by elevator to an observation deck for spectacular views of America's capital.

Attraction type: Monument; Observation deck/tower
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 271 attractions in Washington DC

Established in 1927 by an Act of the United States Congress, this national treasure contains 446 acres of fabulous flora and fauna and is especially known for its Asian, azalea and conifer collections.

Attraction type: Hiking trail; Jogging path/track; Garden; Nature reserve; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 271 attractions in Washington DC
Attraction type: Monument
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 271 attractions in Washington DC

This memorial to Korean War veterans consists of the Pool of Remembrance and the triangular Field of Service depicting 19 soldiers on the field of combat.

Attraction type: Monument; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 271 attractions in Washington DC

Welcome to the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to recognizing the contributions of women artists.   The National Museum of Women in the Arts...

Attraction type: Art museum; History museum; Museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 271 attractions in Washington DC

Though the Library of Congress doesn't own every book ever published, it sure has most of them, with 532 miles of shelves and 115 million items, with 7,000 added each working day.

Attraction type: Library; Government building; History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 271 attractions in Washington DC
Attraction type: Architectural building; Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 271 attractions in Washington DC

A 19-foot bronze statue of perhaps the most esteemed founding father sits beneath a columned rotunda in the style of the Roman Pantheon.

Attraction type: Monument
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 271 attractions in Washington DC

A museum of Asian and American art, the latter category including the worlds largest collection of works by James MacNeill Whistler and some notable pieces by Sargent.

Attraction type: Art museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 271 attractions in Washington DC
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 271 attractions in Washington DC

After a $15 million restoration by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a private, non-profit organization, President Lincoln's Cottage is open to the public for the first time, giving Americans an intimate, never-before-seen view of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency and family life. In addition to President Lincoln’s Cottage, the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center adjacent to the Cottage, features related exhibits and media presentations. Tickets are available through online, advance purchase is strongly recommended.

Attraction type: Historic home
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