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“This artistic rendition, commemorating the hundreds and hundreds of men and women who died in our war with Communism in Viet Nam will make you appreciate the freedom we and our families have to live in this country.”
“The Vietnam Memorial is one of the first memorials that allows visitors to walk through history and physically touch the names of people who gave their lives during the Vietnam War.”
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“Exhibits can be emotional at times, but important history to see if visiting Washington DC. - Entrance is free, but best to get passes online - Gets very crowded and most same day passes are distributed in the ear...”
“Very moving and worth seeing the history in one place Excellent, take your time as it takes a good 2hrs plus to really appreciate the take in the true nature of history”
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“The Museum is big and nice organized good for all ages even baby’s they can relax in their stroller and mom and dad can enjoy looking at the museum their is a lot of animals that kid will love love love Free of ch...”
“The Ocean Hall shows the denizens found at various depths; the gems section has the Hope diamond; the IMAX shows captivating 3D movies (not free); the mummy exhibit details this curious aspect of Egyptian royalty;...”
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“Excellent Aron space exhibits the planetarium is wonderful but have an IMAX theater very educational could spend days here all ages all tech levels there’s something for everybody The voyager exhibit is particular...”
“There are numerous displays documenting and explaining the history of flight, early pioneers and explorers, commercial air travel, military airplanes and research, space exploration, space, and the history of navi...”
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“This is just a must do for all ages Both the East building and west building are a must do... you might need an entire day if you love art .. this is equally great with kids .. great gift shop and really fun cafet...”
“One of the great museums of the world... and it’s free, so you can take your time and savor what you want to see and come and go as you please.”
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“Inside, from the lower level to the main level are altars and small chapels devoted to the memory of various saints, the Blessed Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ Himself.”
“With a domed sanctuary, a crypt underneath, 120 chapels and a little commercial district that includes a gift shop and cafeteria, you easily could spend the entire day.”
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“... Freedom, Defining Freedom] Freedom House, The Jim Crow Era, The Great Migration, The Modern Civil Rights Movement, Emmett Till Memorial, Interactive Lunch Counter, Segregated Railroad Car, Reflections Level C1...”
“... are playing; -Eat a lunch at the Sweet Home Café for a varied menu offering; -Shop at the wonderful gift shop for unique items; -Do observe the fantastic architecture of the building and the symbolism involved...”
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“Take the free tour if you can, the leaders are very informative and knowledgeable and it is probably better than the Capitol Hill Tour which we did afterwards.”
“do take the free tour to make the most of the experience! the video prior to the tour gives good insights into the history and contents at the library!”
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“If you walk around you will see WW II monument, the basin, Vietnam war memorial, Korea war memorial, Lincoln memorial, FDR memorial, MLK memorial, Jefferson memorial and on the side of the Mall lies the Smithsonia...”
“Great walk from the capitol to the Wash Monument and you can always pick a museum to go onto if the weather turns There are food trucks all over the place for a quick bite Its a bit of a wind tunnel in cild weathe...”
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“... immersed in the grandeur of the structure and the hushed sounds of the water fountains, you felt as though you were the only one experiencing the history and bravery of the souls who fought to secure our freedom.”
“This is an amazing memorial, it is stunning and beautiful to walk around, fantastic to visit if you love war history”
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“The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial located in West Potomac Park next to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and his struggle for freedom, equality, and justice.”
“It’s one I really liked as the man is an idol of mine as he inspired the civil rights movement that started in the North of Ireland Again like all monument in the area it is stunningly simple and pays the ultimate...”
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“We really enjoyed the free tour of the Capitol Visitor Centre - the guide was informative and they have an excellent 13 minute video at the start which gives you a historical overview.”
“Make sure to contact your congressman for tickets and personal tour, you’ll have a great experience and if Congress is in session, you’ll have the opportunity to see the houses do their thing.”
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“Nice walk along the side of the river looking at this memorial with lots of waterfalls, sculptures and powerful quotes inscribed on the stone walls.”
“I was surprise how big and detail this monuments was, it is a very nice walk and the path will take you to the Jefferson monument.”
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“Whether it's the National Portrait collection or the American Art you come to see, this is a great collection.”
“Great collection of American artists ranging from the "traditional" to modern art.”
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“Downstairs there is a very small museum and gift shop The museum has a timeline that gives a nice general overview of some of the achievements and life events for Thomas Jefferson.”
“Worth the trip but take the $5 Uber for some parts of the monument sight-seeing We chose the Uber to and from Jefferson.”
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“Cincinnati natives in town for a quick meeting - had a morning to explore and walked over to the Larz Anderson House Musuem and were welcomed and invited in for a free tour (have to take tour to visit entire house).”
“Among guests who attended posh events in the grand ballroom were Presidents Howard Taft and Calvin Coolidge, General John Pershing, Henry duPont and members of the Vanderbilt family.”
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“We spent just a few minutes before closing for visitors but the restaurant and gift shop and restrooms are a cool respite if you're in DC during the Summer!”
“We attended the 39 minute lecture in the Court chambers describing the function of the Court, brief history of the building and q and A. The public areas have statues of past justices and photos.”
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“The chapel is beautiful, the catacombs fascinating (complete with reliquaries!!), the grounds are Instagram-able and the gift shop is a perfect place to shop for your uber-Catholic grandma.”
“Definitely do the free tour and when you have seen everything inside, then walk around the beautiful gardens where they have the stations of the cross, a replica of Mary's Tomb and other interesting things.”
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“Famous for its beautiful cherry trees and the Tidal Basin that sits beside the Jefferson Memorial, The Washington Monument and the Martin Luther King Memorial, this is a great place to walk around and get a feel f...”
“You can paddle boat on it, you can walk around it in the shade and famous cherry trees, you can stop at the MLK, FDR or Jefferson Monuments, or just tip your toes in the water on a hot day (or sit and reflect on a...”
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“An excellent free tour of the Capitol Building with a very informative guide who was very knowledgeable - gave us plenty of opportunity to ask questions, knew answers in depth but kept the tour light-hearted and e...”
“The really interesting guided tour of the Capitol is free (it is better to book it before, but same-day tour passes may be available); this building is very beautiful and impressive both outside and inside, if you...”
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“It’s nice to walk around and enjoy it he views by the water, but it’s also way too crowded and there’s lots more nearby to see and do!”
“People of all ages and skill levels flying kites on and around The National Mall.”
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“a really fun town to walk around, great shops and restaurants, Wisconsin Ave is a real treat with the verity of shops.”
“What a great town with a lot of history, do yourself a favor and spend a day here, lots of shops and grab a bite to eat at Martin's Tavern as you walk in the door look at the tables on the right and read the plaques.”
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“... coach, a created forest trail through which the coaches passed, an informative section on the Pony Express, a mail coach from a railway and of course, a large collection of stamps, including some of the most f...”
“... kids just go nuts for that kind of thing), choosing from a huge array of free stamps to take home, and writing post cards to their friends and grandparents (which you can then mail from the gift shop downstairs).”
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“In the police controversy we are quick to forget the many offices have given their lives in the protection of others.”
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“There are meadows, flowers, trees, lots of benches scattered here and there for you to sit on and enjoy nature.”
“This wonderful park is in an unexpected location off the well-trodden tourist map but worth the trip.”
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