The city is known for its striking Roman and Greek architecture, and also for its many museums, monuments, and public galleries. In the middle of Washington, D.C. is theNational Mall, which comprises major monuments and open walking spaces, and is flanked by the Smithsonian Museum. Government...
Capitol on one end and the Lincoln Memorial on the other. In the middle, the Washington Monument marks the highest peak of the city. Numerous noteworthy (and mostly free) museums line the Mall's sides, including the National Gallery of Art and the recently opened Smithsonian National Museum ...
Smithsonian American Art Museum –0.1 miles (1 min walk) Shakespeare Theatre Company –0.0 miles (1 min walk) Woolly Mammoth Theatre Co. –0.1 miles (3 min walk) National Mall –0.5 miles (10 min walk) Ford's Theater –0.2 miles (5 min walk) Library of Congress –1.6 miles (8 min ...
Find your way around the city from theLincoln Memorialto theSmithsonian Museum, from theWashington Monumentto theWhite House. We’ve mapped out the best places, cultures, and history that Washington has to offer. Pre-plan your next DC visit with this map. This map of Washington DC will help...
©2006 Washington, DC, Convention and Tourism Corporation The Smithsonian Castle is where the huge network of Smithsonian museums began. 1 day: If you only have one day, stay outdoors and see as much as you can. A tour is in order. If you prefer to do it yourself, walk the National...
The National Mall And entire vacation can be planned around the museums, events, and attractions on our National Mall in Washington, D.C. National Air and Space Museum The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. explores the thrill of flight. ...
the National Museum of Natural History, the National Museum of American History, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Freer Gallery of Art, the Smithsonian Institution headquarters, the National Air and Space Museum, the Arts and Industries Building, and the Hirshhorn Mus...