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dc fun facts

1. Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center

1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 13th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Office · Federal Triangle · 38 tips and reviews

Leigh F.Leigh Ferreira: fun fact: this is the largest federal building in DC.

2. National Aquarium

1401 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Aquarium · Federal Triangle · 50 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: As the nation's oldest aquatrium, there's plenty to see, especially at the 2pm with daily animal feedings. -- Green Guide Editor

Washington Monument is one of dc fun facts.

3. Washington Monument

9.5
2 15th St NW (btwn Constitution Ave NW & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 344 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The Washington Monument was formally dedicated on February 22, 1885, and at the time of its construction, it was the tallest building in the world; it remains the tallest stone structure in the world.

Robert A. Taft Memorial and Carrilon is one of dc fun facts.

4. Robert A. Taft Memorial and Carrilon

6.9
1 Louisiana Avenue NW (New Jersey Avenue NW), Washington, D.C.
Sculpture Garden · Northwest Washington · 7 tips and reviews

M Squared Real EstateM Squared Real Estate: The bells ring every quarter-hour, although the best time to visit is undoubtedly the Fourth of July, when the bells ring to the tune of the Star Spangled Banner at 2PM.