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📍 Washington DC | Must-Visit Attractions 💁‍♀️

🏛 Iconic Landmarks Tour 1️⃣ National Mall Axis Start at the Lincoln Memorial (Greek temple-style, open 24/7) → Walk east along the Reflecting Pool → Pass the WWII Memorial (fountain plaza) → Vietnam Veterans Memorial (black V-shaped wall with names of the fallen) → End at the Washington Monument (book tickets in advance for panoramic views!). 2️⃣ Power Centers 🏰 White House: Free exterior tours (North Portico is the $20 bill backdrop!). Interior tours require booking 3 months ahead via a Congress member. 🏛 U.S. Capitol: Free guided tours—don’t miss the Rotunda’s frescoes & statues! Connect via underground tunnel to the Library of Congress (neoclassical dome = pure grandeur). 🖼 Museum Bonanza: Free Cultural Treasures 🔸 For Aviation Geeks: National Air and Space Museum – Features real aircraft like the Apollo 11 capsule + flight simulators. Summer hours extend to 7PM. 🔸 Nature & Art Lovers: Natural History Museum: See the 45.5-carat Hope Diamond & T-Rex skeleton. Butterfly Pavilion free on Tuesdays! National Gallery of Art: West Wing = Da Vinci & Van Gogh originals. East Wing = IM Pei’s modern masterpiece. 🔸 Hidden Gems: Freer|Sackler Galleries (Asian art) – Stunning Chinese ceramics & Japanese ukiyo-e prints. Serene & crowd-free! 🚗 Unique Experiences: Neighborhood Strolls Georgetown: Cobblestone streets + 18th-century row houses. Jazz at Blues Alley + perfect café stops. ☕ U Street Corridor: Try Ben’s Chili Bowl hot dogs & visit jazz legend Duke Ellington’s home. 📕 Pro Tips: Save Time & Avoid Hassles 🚇 Transport: Metro covers major sights. Get a SmartTrip card (free bus transfers within 2 hrs). 💳 Tickets: Museums are FREE but require timed entry (book 1-3 days ahead). ⚠️ Safety: Tourist areas are safe, but avoid Rock Creek Park at night. 5️⃣-Day Itinerary Snapshot D1: NYC → Princeton → Philly → DC Princeton Uni → Liberty Bell → Lincoln Memorial → Capitol D2: DC → Harrisburg White House → Air & Space Museum D3: Harrisburg → Corning → Niagara Falls Corning Glass Center → Maid of the Mist → Cave of the Winds D4: Niagara → Boston Freedom Trail → Quincy Market D5: Boston → Woodbury → NYC Harvard/MIT → Woodbury Outlets #WashingtonDC #USTravel #EastCoastTrip #WhiteHouse #LincolnMemorial #DCMuseums

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📍 Washington DC | Must-Visit Attractions 💁‍♀️

🏛 Iconic Landmarks Tour 1️⃣ National Mall Axis Start at the Lincoln Memorial (Greek temple-style, open 24/7) → Walk east along the Reflecting Pool → Pass the WWII Memorial (fountain plaza) → Vietnam Veterans Memorial (black V-shaped wall with names of the fallen) → End at the Washington Monument (book tickets in advance for panoramic views!). 2️⃣ Power Centers 🏰 White House: Free exterior tours (North Portico is the $20 bill backdrop!). Interior tours require booking 3 months ahead via a Congress member. 🏛 U.S. Capitol: Free guided tours—don’t miss the Rotunda’s frescoes & statues! Connect via underground tunnel to the Library of Congress (neoclassical dome = pure grandeur). 🖼 Museum Bonanza: Free Cultural Treasures 🔸 For Aviation Geeks: National Air and Space Museum – Features real aircraft like the Apollo 11 capsule + flight simulators. Summer hours extend to 7PM. 🔸 Nature & Art Lovers: Natural History Museum: See the 45.5-carat Hope Diamond & T-Rex skeleton. Butterfly Pavilion free on Tuesdays! National Gallery of Art: West Wing = Da Vinci & Van Gogh originals. East Wing = IM Pei’s modern masterpiece. 🔸 Hidden Gems: Freer|Sackler Galleries (Asian art) – Stunning Chinese ceramics & Japanese ukiyo-e prints. Serene & crowd-free! 🚗 Unique Experiences: Neighborhood Strolls Georgetown: Cobblestone streets + 18th-century row houses. Jazz at Blues Alley + perfect café stops. ☕ U Street Corridor: Try Ben’s Chili Bowl hot dogs & visit jazz legend Duke Ellington’s home. 📕 Pro Tips: Save Time & Avoid Hassles 🚇 Transport: Metro covers major sights. Get a SmartTrip card (free bus transfers within 2 hrs). 💳 Tickets: Museums are FREE but require timed entry (book 1-3 days ahead). ⚠️ Safety: Tourist areas are safe, but avoid Rock Creek Park at night. 5️⃣-Day Itinerary Snapshot D1: NYC → Princeton → Philly → DC Princeton Uni → Liberty Bell → Lincoln Memorial → Capitol D2: DC → Harrisburg White House → Air & Space Museum D3: Harrisburg → Corning → Niagara Falls Corning Glass Center → Maid of the Mist → Cave of the Winds D4: Niagara → Boston Freedom Trail → Quincy Market D5: Boston → Woodbury → NYC Harvard/MIT → Woodbury Outlets #WashingtonDC #USTravel #EastCoastTrip #WhiteHouse #LincolnMemorial #DCMuseums

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