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Visit to Washington, D.C.

By: Josef Odair

One way to express your patriotic feelings towards the nation is to visit its capital, Washington, DC and enjoy the wonderful memorials and attractions in order to explore American history. You may plan a family vacation and combine fun and education in one trip.

The first place to vist in Washington, D.C. is the capitol building. It is an imposing building with a massive dome. Enjoy a tour of the building and see the master pieces housed here. If a Congress session is going on, try to get a ticket to the visitors gallery and watch the course of our nation being decided. Do not carry any items that are considered a security threat as all the government buildings are heavily guarded.

The National Archives helps you see American history first hand. This building houses uniquely historical items such as the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the cancelled check that paid for the purchase of Alaska from Russia! It’s an absolutely fantastic collection indeed.

Smithsonian Institute takes the pride of place among visitors to this city. With its numerous museums, it caters to everyone's taste and interest. Visit Air and Space Museum, Natural History Museum, National Gallery of Art and the American History Museum to watch Legendry Wright Flyer, the Hope diamond, Leonardo da Vinci's paintings, Dorothy’s ruby slippers and Fonzie’s leather jacket. Some other museum's under its collection are museums of art and the beautiful museum of Native American history.

The National Holocaust Museum exhibits heart rendering relics documenting the world’s most tragic period of time. It is dedicated to the men, women, and children who perished during this reign of terror.

Your trip to Washington is complete without a visit to memorials like Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Roosevelt Memorial, or Jefferson Memorial. The Jefferson museum looks really beautiful in spring when its Japanese Cherry trees are in full bloom. Do not miss out on the Vietnam Wall, the Korean War Memorial or the new World War II Memorial.

The White House, the nation’s house, is lovely in all seasons of the year. However, you can no longer directly tour the White House because of the heightened security measures that have now been instated. If you are keen to visit, you may write to your Congressman or Senator for a special tour that can be arranged through the White House office.

Finally, there are many family oriented places that are great for entertainment and education. So, plan your next family vacation to the nation’s capital city, Washington D.C.

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