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Washington, DC Attractions

Located 50 miles north of the Wingate by Wyndham Fredericksburg, Washington, DC is a treasure trove of awesome attractions, such as the International Spy Museum, the National Zoo, and the United States Memorial Holocaust Museum. Learn more about those amazing things to do, along with several others, in the list below.

National Zoo.

Part of the world-renowned Smithsonian Institution, the National Zoo is the largest museum and research center in the entire world. More than 2400 animals make their home at the zoo, which is located in downtown Washington, DC. In addition to the zoo’s fascinating residents, visitors will be drawn to the picturesque Rock Creek Park setting. For more information, visit www.nationalzoo.si.edu.

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Immerse yourself in the history of the holocaust at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Traverse three floors where you’ll encounter more than 900 artifacts plus dozens of video monitors and several theaters that feature incredible film footage, including the testimony of eyewitnesses. For more information, visit www.ushmm.org. [Top]

White House.

For more than two centuries, U.S. presidents have made their home at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The White House boasts an amazing number of rooms (132), bathrooms (32), and levels (6). Also known as the Executive Mansion, the White House hosts nearly 6,000 people each day on public tours. For more information, visit www.whitehouse.gov/history/life.

Ford’s Theatre.

This classic downtown Washington, DC theatre had closed after John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln. Over the years, it had become many things, including a warehouse and museum. The theatre was eventually restored and reopened in 1968 as an historic site to see great drama. For more information, visit www.fordstheatre.org. [Top]

National Air and Space Museum.

Fans of aircraft and spacecraft will have a field day at the National Air and Space Museum. On display are the original Wright 1903 Flyer, Charles Lindbergh’s “Spirit of St. Louis,” the Apollo 11 command module, and the Space Shuttle Enterprise. For more information, visit www.nasm.si.edu/museum.

National Mall & Memorial Parks.

The National Mall begins at the U.S. Capitol. It’s a public promenade that includes such important structures as the Washington Monument as well as the Lincoln Memorial. Many fountains plus scenic open space round out this historic area of Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/nama. [Top]