The United States Capitol is also referred to as the Capitol Building. It is a major icon of the United States government in Washington, D.C. Home to the U.S. Congress, […]
The Lincoln Memorial is a memorial dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Because of his support of equality for all, especially during the Civil War, […]
The Washington Monument is an obelisk that stands 555 feet high. Considered one of the tallest monumental columns in the world, it was built to commemorate the first President of […]
The National Mall is a large park system located between the Lincoln Memorial to the west and the United States Capitol grounds to the east. A part of the U.S. […]
The White House is one of the most iconic structures in the United States. It is the official home and workplace of the President of the United States and is […]
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is situated in a place of honor in West Potomac Park near the Potomac River. It was sponsored by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in honor of […]
Arlington National Cemetery is a major military cemetery located outside of Washington, D.C. within the confines of Arlington County, Virginia. It is a 624 acre plot of land that features […]
The Washington National Cathedral is one of the largest cathedrals in the world, not to mention the United States. The cathedral’s architecture was inspired by English medieval-style churches. The cathedral […]
Few collections spark wonder in the minds of children and adults alike as the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. This impressive collection is the most visited museum in North […]
The National Air and Space Museum is a part of the Smithsonian complex of museums. It features the largest collection of aircraft and spacecraft in the entire world, including such […]