actual documents that shaped the
United States into what it is today.
National Cathedral
3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20016
Perched atop DC’s highest point,
this gothic-style cathedral stands
as a tribute to Washington. From
the outside, admire the architec-
tural concepts popularized by
medieval Europe. Look closer
to see unique gargoyles peer-
ing from the steep corners. Also
Photo courtesy of Destination DC
step inside and be awed by the
Cathedral’s cavernous interior.
FDR Memorial
National Gallery of Art
4th St. and Constitution Ave.
The following are some of Library of Congress
NW, Washington, DC 20565
the most famous attractions
Independence Avenue and 1st The National Gallery of Art was
for your consideration:
St. SE, Washington, DC 20003
conceived, founded, and endowed
Known to some natives as the most
in 1937 by collector Andrew W.
FDR Memorial
beautiful building in Washington,
Mellon. The collection, which
1850 West Basin Drive, SW,
DC, the Library of Congress is the
focuses on the major schools of
Washington, DC 20001
largest library in the world. Visitors
European and American painting,
The FDR memorial brings visi- can peruse texts dating back hun- sculpture, graphic arts, and deco-
tors into the life of the former dreds of years, as well as Thomas rative arts from the 12th through
president through a series of Jefferson’s library and the Library the 20th centuries, includes the
open-air, outdoor rooms. Within of Congress Bible Collection. Andrew W. Mellon Collection,
them, cascading waterfalls and the Widener Collection, the
stone statues within arms reach
Lincoln Memorial
Samuel H. Kress Collection, the
create a comfortable space in
Independence Avenue SW &
Chester Dale Collection, and the
which anyone can tour at their
23rd St. SW, Washington, DC
Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection.
own pace.
20001
The nucleus of the original col-
The Lincoln Memorial, locat- lection was 21 masterpieces,
International Spy Museum
ed on the most western end including “The Annunciation”
800 F St. NW, Washington,
of DC’s National Mall, is an (c.1434) by Jan van Eyck, Titian’s
DC 20004
awe-inspiring homage to our “Venus with a Mirror” (1550-
Featuring the largest collection
16th president. Visitors revel 55), and Raphael’s “The Alba
of international espionage-relat-
in not only the acute detail of Madonna” (c.1511). The beauti-
ed artifacts open to the public,
Lincoln, but also the elegance of ful portrait “Ginevra de’ Benci”
the museum chronicles the his-
the architecture. (c.1475), the only painting by
tory of spying throughout the Leonardo da Vinci in the Western
ages and across the globe. Tours
National Archives
Hemisphere, is another highlight
are self-guided and normally
Constitution Avenue between
of the gallery’s collection.
take one and a half to two hours
7th and 9th streets NW,
to complete.
Washington, DC 20408
Newseum
When in Washington, there is
555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,
Jefferson Memorial no better way to experience its
Washington, DC 20001
Ohio Drive SW & E. Basin Drive illustrious history than to see This interactive museum informs
SW, Washington, DC 20024
what started it all. The National visitors about the history of jour-
DC’s tribute to one of the most Archives, located on the National nalism. The Newseum includes
notable forefathers, Thomas Mall, is home to some of the great- permanent exhibits focused on
Jefferson, is a must-see. The est documents ever written, such the events of September 11, the
open-air domed building houses as the Constitution of the United FBI and its image, newspaper
a standing statue of the hon- States and the Declaration of headlines from all over the globe,
oree and overlooks the scenic Independence. The archives allow and a display of Pulitzer Prize–
Potomac River. you to be in the presence of the winning photography.
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