Washington DC Attraction Hightlights
Washington Newseum, An Interactive Museum of News
The Washington Newseum, a 250,000-square-foot museum of interactive news and journalism, will open to the public on April 11, 2008. The Washington Newseum is located at Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth Street, N.W., Washington, DC.
The Giant Panda photo tour at Washington DC National Zoo
A photo tour of Giant Pandas at Washington DC National Zoo, including photo collections of the Washington DC National Zoo's giant pandas, Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and their cub,Tai Shan.
Washington DC Cherry Blossom Photo Tour
This section brings you latest news, schedule and the photo tour of 2008 Washington DC National Cherry Blossom Festival. This section also contains a collection of photographies of past Washington DC National Cherry Blossom Festival and Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom. To learn more about Washington DC National Cherry Blossom Festival.
National Mall, Washington DC
National Mall serves as the nation’s front yard where many famous Washington DC memorials, Museums and landmarks stand.
This section contains a collection of photos of famus landmarks, memorials, museum and parks around national mall area. To learn more about National Mall, Washington DC.
Season's Greetings from Nation's Capitol
Collection of photos of Washington DC Christmas celebration and Winter scene, including photos of National Christmas tree, Capitol Christmas tree, and many Washington DC famous tourist attractions winter scene.
Take photo tours of U.S. Botanic Garden
U.S. Botanic Garden offers a beautiful and fascinating living plant museum here on our Nation's Mall at the foot of the U.S. Capitol.
To learn more about U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG).
Take photo tours of Three Service Men status
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial serves as a testament to the sacrifice of American military personnel during one of this nation's least popular wars. The memorial consists of three distinct sections. the wall, the three service men statue and the Vietnam Women's Memorial.
To learn more about Vietnam War Veterans Memorial
Take photo tours of Lincoln Memorial
Thirty-eight Grecian columns surround a statue of Lincoln seated on a ten-foot
high marble base. This impressive statue is surrounded by engraved readings of
the Gettysburg address, his Second Inaugural address and murals by French painter.
To learn more about Lincoln Memorial.
Washington DC Quick Fact
Washington DC Origin: Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States of America. "D.C." is an abbreviation for the District of Columbia, the federal district coextensive with the city of Washington. The city is named after George Washington, military leader of the American Revolution and the first President of the United States.Washington DC Climate: Washington DC is in the northern periphery of the humid subtropical climate zone. Its climate is typical of the Mid-Atlantic U.S., with four distinct seasons. Summer tends to be warm and humid with daily high temperatures in July and August averaging in the high 80s to low 90s °F (about 30° to 33 °C). Spring and fall are mild with high temperatures in April and October averaging in the high 60s °F (about 20 °C). Winter brings cool temperatures and occasional snowfall.
Getting To Washington DC: Washington DC is serviced by 3 major airports, Reagan National, Dulles International and Baltimore/Washington International. In addition, Union Station provides the central access for Amtrak, and both commuter and freight trains. Several bus lines also provide access terminals, with direct nonstop service from many close cities. Visitors can of course travel to the Washington DC by car, though parking once you arrive can be challenging.
Touring Inside Washington DC: Washington DC enjoys one of the best public transportation systems in the country. Comprised of city busses (Metrobus) and subway (Metrorail) it is an integrated system that is clean, efficient, safe and easy to use for access to many areas of the city. Along the National Mall, visitors will also find Tourmobile and Historic Trolley services. Washington is also very walkable. Best of all, all of the Smithsonian museums are free to the public.
