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must see places in DC

must see places in DC

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Created by Elisabeth White • Updated On: September 16, 2011
National Air and Space Museum is one of must see places in DC.

1. National Air and Space Museum

9.2
6th St. (Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Science Museum · Southwest Washington · 639 tips and reviews

Elisabeth W.Elisabeth White: You just have to go. It's a must see for any tourist.

Washington Monument is one of must see places in DC.

2. 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

Elisabeth W.Elisabeth White: Make sure you go all the way to the top. It's got a view of the DC like the Eiffel Tower has of Paris almost. Another must see.

Lincoln Memorial is one of must see places in DC.

3. Lincoln Memorial

9.6
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW (btwn Constitution & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 471 tips and reviews

Elisabeth W.Elisabeth White: One of the best things about this memorial is it's where Dr.King gave his I have a Dream speech. They actually have marked the spot he gave it from,where you can go see or stand in it.

The White House is one of must see places in DC.

4. The White House

8.8
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW (btwn 15th St NW & 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Government Building · Northwest Washington · 512 tips and reviews

Elisabeth W.Elisabeth White: There's so much history there and you even get to see where they have state dinners so...not alot needs to be said really cause it's the White House.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial is one of must see places in DC.

5. Thomas Jefferson Memorial

9.4
16 E Basin Dr SW (at Ohio Dr SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews

Elisabeth W.Elisabeth White: It's round and has water nearby,and it's where the cherry blossoms bloom every year,so it's just great.

National Mall is one of must see places in DC.

6. National Mall

9.5
Constitution & Independence Ave (btwn 1st & 17th St), Washington, D.C.
Plaza · Northwest Washington · 268 tips and reviews

Elisabeth W.Elisabeth White: The Mall as locals call it is a must see because a lot of people go there& a lot of the best museums are located there.If you can catch the fireworks for the 4th of July,do it.It's like no place else