Washington DC Attractions

Washington, DC which is formally the District of Columbia is the capital of the United States formed on July 16, 1790. According to the Article One of the United States Constitution, the federal district will have a distinct character apart from the rest of the states. It would also serve as the Federal Capital.

The city has several monuments and historical structures which commemorate important phases of American history. Air Force Memorial: This is one of the most significant buildings in the city which give a glimpse of the life of the people with the Air Force. The memorial is simply designed and is visible from the Interstate 395 heading north into Washington DC. The highlight of the Memorial is the trio of curving, obelisk-like, stainless spires of stainless steel which rise up to 270 feet in the air. FDR Memorial: This memorial is dedicated to both a President and also an era. This monument pays tribute to Franklin Delano Roosevelt who completed four successful terms as a President. Holocaust Memorial Museum: The US Holocaust Museum opened in 1993 and is the country's leading centre for the study and documentation of the Holocaust.

Some of the main places of interest in Washington D.C. include:

* Jefferson Memorial - This a monument to Thomas Jefferson, who was the 3rd President of the United States and a key figure in the movement that led to American Independence.

* Lincoln Memorial - This is a monument to Abraham Lincoln who was President of the United States during the American Civil War (1861 to 1865).

* National Air and Space Museum - It has been said that this is the most visited museum in the world. It contains many exhibits illustrating the history of aviation and space flight, including many famous aircraft (including the Wright Flyer and the Spirit of St. Louis), as well as space capsules (including the Apollo 11 command module).

* Washington Monument - This tall white obelisk commemorates George Washington, who was the first President of the United States, and who also was a leading General during the American Revolution.

* The White House - This is the official home and workplace of the United States President. Although in the past it was generally open to the public (as many as 20,000 people attended some Presidential inaugurations), today access is much more limited because of security considerations.