These attractions in Washington DC truly live up to their reputation
1️⃣ United States Capitol The home of the U.S. Congress and the Senate and House of Representatives. The dome with its murals in the central hall is spectacular. Advance booking or same-day queue available. Closed on Sundays.❤️ 2️⃣ Library of Congress One of the largest libraries in the U.S., with over 150 million items in its collection. The interior is magnificently decorated. Advance booking required. Closed on Sundays & Mondays.🎶 3️⃣ Supreme Court of the United States Features statues of all former justices. The spiral staircase is impressive. Advance booking or same-day queue available. 4️⃣ Washington Monument Standing 169 meters tall, it is the highest structure in Washington. The top offers a nearly complete view of all major DC attractions. 🎫 $1 per person. Advance booking or queue at 8:30 AM. 5️⃣ White House The official residence of U.S. presidents. Tours require advance booking. Due to heightened security during the election period, those without bookings can only view it from a distance. 6️⃣ National Natural History Museum The elephant specimen at the entrance is iconic. The museum also houses various fossils and specimens, including dinosaurs. The gem exhibition features the prototype of the "Heart of the Ocean" from Titanic.👍 7️⃣ National Gallery of Art Comprises East and West Buildings. It houses North America’s only Da Vinci painting and countless other masterpieces, offering an immersive journey through Western art history. 8️⃣ Lincoln Memorial Built in the style of an ancient Greek temple, with a seated statue of President Lincoln at its center.👌 9️⃣ United States Mint Visitors can observe the production process of U.S. banknotes (no photography allowed). Uncut sheets of banknotes are available for purchase. 🔟 National Archives of the United States Houses the original documents of the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Constitution.😊 1️⃣1️⃣ National Museum of the American Indian Dedicated to the language, history, and art of Native Americans. 1️⃣2️⃣ National Museum of Asian Art Focuses on artworks from Asian countries. The China section displays many treasures, including the luxurious Peacock Room.😁 Most attractions in DC are within walking distance of each other. The metro is clean and safe, and Uber is very convenient. #RecordTheMoment #CulturalAttractions #WashingtonDC #TravelSnapshots #USA #Travel #HumanitiesHistory