Washington Monument (22)

The word monument comes from the Latin monumentum, meaning that which reminds. America may not have as many layers of history as Europe or Asia ... more

Every year, tens of thousands of travelers pack their bags and set off to visit America's center of government. There's always something new to ... more

Every year, tens of thousands of travelers pack their bags and set off to visit America's center of government. There's always something new to ... more

Washington is a great city to train and race in, says D.C. Road Runners president Susan Maher, 37. There are so many scenic routes and so much history ... more

The Spy Museum at 800 F Street, NW (001 202 393 7798; www.spymuseum.org) offers a Hollywood-style history of America's intelligence services; open ... more

Start at the US Capitol Building , about five minutes walk from the Union Station Metro . Head towards the huge needle to the west. On either side ... more

The word monument comes from the Latin monumentum, meaning that which reminds. America may not have as many layers of history as Europe or Asia ... more

Of Washington's many green spaces, the southern end of the Mall is the prettiest place for a stroll. On the banks of the Potomac river, these lawns ... more

The one non-high-rise US city is Washington DC. Planning laws in the nation's capital prohibit skyscrapers, which allows the 169m Washington Monument ... more

Of Washington's many green spaces, the southern end of the Mall is the prettiest place for a stroll. On the banks of the Potomac river, these lawns ... more