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The original plan for Washington was designed to incorporate monuments to the many heroes of American history. The wide avenues and large expanses provide plenty of room to honor those who have led the country and those who have given their lives for it.

Certainly the best place to start is the National Mall, where the symbol of the city, the Washington Monument, stands. From the monument, you can proceed to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, FDR Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial for a nice half-day walking tour.

On the eastern side of The Mall, are many Smithsonian museums. Some of the more popular ones are the National Air & Space Museum, National Gallery of Art, National Museum of Natural History and the National Museum of American History. The Freer Gallery contains a large collection of Asian art and the latest addition to the area is the National Museum of African Art.

Nearby, the Holocaust Memorial Museum educates the public on the tragic history of the Holocaust; it is dedicated to the millions of people who lost their lives during the massacre.







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National Museum of African Art


Explore sub-Saharan heritage
950 Independence Avenue South West
Washington DC 20560
+1 202 357 4600
http://www.nmafa.si.edu/
National Museum of African Art
National Museum of American History


Two centuries of Americana
14th Street and Constitution Avenue North West
Washington DC 20560
+1 202 633 1000
http://americanhistory.si.edu/
National Museum of American History
FDR Memorial


Tribute to FDR
900 Ohio Dr SW
Washington DC 20024
+1 202 426 6841
http://www.nps.gov/fdrm/
FDR Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial


19 soldiers walking
French Dr SW
(at the Lincoln Memorial)
Washington DC 20001
+1 202 426 6841
http://www.nps.gov/kwvm/home.htm
Korean War Veterans Memorial
National Mall


Memorials and museums
900 Ohio Dr SW
Washington DC 20024
+1 202 485 9880
http://www.nps.gov/nama/
National Mall
Washington Monument


The city's signature monument
15th Street South west
Washington DC 20024
+1 202 426 6841/ +1 800 967 2283 (Toll free & reservations)
http://www.nps.gov/wamo/
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial


An inspiring and symbolic landmark
Lincoln Memorial Circle Southwest
Washington DC 20024
+1 202 426 6841
http://www.nps.gov/linc/
Lincoln Memorial
Thomas Jefferson Memorial


A neo-classical tribute
900 Ohio Drive Southwest
National Mall & Memorial Park
Washington DC 20024
+1 202 426 6841
http://www.nps.gov/thje/home.htm
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial


A powerful war memorial
900 Ohio Drive, Southwest
Washington DC 20024
+1 202 426 6841 / +1 202 485 9880
http://www.nps.gov/vive/
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
National Air and Space Museum


Educational and sensational
6th St and Independence Avenue SW
Washington DC 20560
+1 202 633 1000
http://www.nasm.si.edu/
National Air and Space Museum
National Museum of Natural History


Explore Nature
10th Street and Constutution Avenue, North West
Washington DC 20560
+1 202 633 1000 / +1 202 357 1729 (TTY)
http://www.mnh.si.edu/
National Museum of Natural History
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum


A serious exploration and testimonial
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place South West
Washington DC 20024-2126
+1 202 488 0400 / +1 202 488 0406
http://www.ushmm.org/
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Freer Gallery of Art


Featuring Asian Art
1050 Independence Avenue SW
Southwest
Washington DC 20024
+1 202 633 4880
http://www.asia.si.edu/
Freer Gallery of Art
Smithsonian Institution


Information on all Smithsonian collections
1000 Jefferson Drive Southwest
Washington DC 20560
+1 202 633 1000 / +1 202 357 2957
http://www.si.edu/
Smithsonian Institution
National Gallery of Art


A classic collection
Constitution Avenue
On National Mall between 3rd and 9th Streets
Washington DC 20565
+1 202 737 4215
http://www.nga.gov/
National Gallery of Art
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