The National Zoo is set amid Rock Creek Park in the center of Washington, DC.
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- Seen through a hotel room window, the Washington Monument proudly stands tall above the extensive city of Washington, D.C. Getty Images
- The towering figure of Thomas Jefferson will make any visitor to the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. feel small. Getty Images
- Two crew teams row side by side on the Potomac River against the backdrop of Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center. Getty Images
- As the nation's capitol, it is no wonder that Washington, D.C. showcases one of the most spectacular firework displays in the country on Independence Day. Getty Images
- M Street in Georgetown, jammed-pack with trendy shops and restaurants, is one street in Washington, D.C. that is full of hustle and bustle at any time during the day. Getty Images
- George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, just outside Washington, DC, is the most popular historic estate in America. Mount Vernon
- The Library of Congress in Washington, DC is the largest library in the world. The library makes its collection available to the public and also serves as the research arm of Congress. Michael Dersin, Library of Congress
- The Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D C serves as a living memorial to the Holocaust. Holocaust Memorial Museum
- The Smithsonian Institution's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden welcomes visitors at all levels of understanding to experience the transformative power of contemporary art. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
- The International Spy Museum in Washington, DC is the only public museum in the United Stated dedicated to showcasing how espionage has shaped history and world events. International Spy Museum
- Located along the famous Cherry Tree Walk on the edge of the Tidal Basin near the National Mall, the memorial is a fitting tribute to FDR and the era he represents. Jeffrey G. Olson, Flickr
- The National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC is the sixteenth museum of the Smithsonian Institution and is dedicated to the life and culture of Native Americans. The National Museum of the American Indian
- National Gallery of Art - Washington, D.C. The East Building's Tennessee pink marble taken from the same quarries that provided stone for the West Building has a dramatic glow after dark. Dennis Brack/Black Star Dennis Brack, Black Star / National Gallery of Art
- The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. showcases hundreds of artifacts -- from the Spirit of St. Louis to the Apollo 11 command module Columbia. National Air and Space Museum
- The Phillips Collection in Washington, DC celebrates modern and contemporary art. The Phillips Collection
- More than three million artifacts at the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC help preserve the American past. National Museum of American History
- Washington, DC's Newseum is a 250,000-square-foot museum of news that offers visitors an experience that blends centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits. Sam Kittner, Newseum
- Visitors enjoy a striking view of Washington, DC's National Mall facing the Washington Monument. abir82, Flickr
- Steeped in history, rich with tradition, the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America. United States Botanic Garden
- The United States Capitol Building in Washington, DC is an architectural masterpiece that has house Congress for more than two centuries. US Capitol
- The Corcoran Gallery of Art's collection represents significant American artists from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Corcoran Gallery of Art
- The National Archives in Washington, DC is home to valuable historical documents like the Constitution, Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights. thisisbossi, Flickr
- The National Zoo is set amid Rock Creek Park in the center of Washington, DC. Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian's National Zoological Park
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