USA TRAVEL GUIDE, “WASHINGTON, DC,” THE U.S. CAPITAL

WASHINGTON DC: THE CAPITAL OF THE UNITED STATES

BY CLAY LARROY

The preparation for a vacation is almost as exhilarating as the vacation itself. I love printing out the tickets and confirmations while thinking about how much fun I will have on vacation. I enjoy researching all the sights at the location I will see once I arrive at my destination. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!

Look at the article below for an enthralling perspective on Washington D.C.

Washington, DC - USA

By Hannah Rollmaker

Visitors to the USA will enjoy visiting the capital of the country. This capital is known throughout the world as Washington D.C. the next time you are visiting the USA you will be able to find this city as it is situated on the north bank of the Potomac River. It has the state of Virginia bordering it to the southwest and Maryland can be found bordering it on the other three sides. Unlike many capital cities in the world the city of Washington D.C. can be found only in the District of Columbia which does not belong to any city, region or state.

Visitors who come to Washington D.C. will have a fabulous time in this city as there is so much to see and do. In order to see as many of the sights as you can, you will either have to stay here for a long vacation or try to cram as much sightseeing into a small period of time. First off you may want to learn about some of the sights that you will see while you are here. One of the best places to start your holiday here in Washington D.C. would be to visit the Mall.

The Mall is one of the most unique National Parks to be found anywhere in the world. You will find that most of Washington D.C.'s large number of tourist attractions can be found here. These will include the Smithsonian, the Washington Monument, the Natural History Museum, the Lincoln Memorial and the Reflecting Pool, the Vietnam War Memorial, and the U.S. capitol Building to name but a few. The largest and most recognized attraction to be found in The Mall however is the White House which is the seat of power of all U.S. Presidents. A trip to Washington D.C. is not complete without a trip to view the White House.

In addition to its numerous historical buildings Washington D.C. is famous for another reason. You will find the walkways of the National Arboretum to be a good place to visit. Here if you come in spring time you will get in a good sight of the cherry blossoms in full bloom. Add to this fact the relatively low crowds that you will see here should make your visit to this part of Washington D.C. quite enjoyable.

For more of the beauties of nature you will find a trip to the Great Falls Park which is housed in an 800-acre park along the Potomac River to be a great choice. This park is considered to be one of the most spectacular natural landmarks that you will be able to find in the city of Washington D.C. The natural beauty of Great Falls Park and its close proximity to downtown Washington D.C. definitely makes this park popular with both local inhabitants and visitors alike.

The next time you choose to visit the city of Washington D.C. remember there are many fun places and things you can do while you are here. All of these activities will help to make your holiday in this fabulous city a pleasure.

 

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