Great Falls is one of the most spectacular nature sites in the Washington DC area. The Great Falls are a series of rapids and waterfalls on the Potomac River. The Potomac River sets the border between Maryland and Virginia and the falls are located 14 miles upstream from Washington D.C. The falls can be viewed…
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Fort McHenry is the birthplace of “The Star-Spangled Banner”. Fort McHenry is located in the Locust Point neighborhood of Baltimore and is set along the Patopsco River within a 42 acre park. The fort is best known for its successful defense of the city during the famous Battle of Baltimore in 1814 that inspired Francis…
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The Washington Monument is the centerpiece of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It is located with the U.S. Capital on one side and the World War II Memorial and Lincoln Memorial on the other side. The monument was built to honor George Washington, the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War…
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The National Harbor is a mixed-use waterfront development on the Potomac River in Maryland on the outskirts of Washington D.C. The complex covers an area of 300 acres with 1.5 miles of river frontage. It consists of more than 160 shops, 40 restaurants, a casino, full service marina, convention center and multiple options for entertainment…
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The Lincoln Monument is a tribute to President Lincoln and sits at the end of the Washington Mall opposite of the Capital Building. The memorial building is 189 feet wide, 118 feet deep, 99 feet tall and is supported by 36 columns representing the 36 stated in the union at the time of Lincoln’s death….
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The World War II Memorial is located in the heart of the National Mall in Washington D.C. The memorial is located at the end of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool with the Washington Monument to the east. The World War II Memorial was opened to the public on April 29, 2004. The memorial honors the…
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Niagara Falls is the most visited waterfall in the world and it is normally rated within the top 5 on most list of best waterfalls of the world. Niagara Falls is located on the Niagara River that flows from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. Niagara Falls is actually made up of three separate falls, the…
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The Jefferson Memorial is located at the southern tip of the Tidal Basin. The memorial is dedicated to the 3rd President of the United States and is an open-air domed building with a portico as a front entrance. The circular portion of the building is 165 feet in diameter and the portico is 102 feet…
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The United States Capitol Building sits on top of Capitol Hill at the East end of the National Mall in Washington D.C. The Capitol Building is home to the United States Congress. The House of Representatives is located in the South Wing and the Senate is located in the North Wing. The United States Capitol…
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