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Memorial Day Weekend in Washington DC

A trip from May 22, 2008 to May 27, 2008, travelling to Washington, Arlington, Mount Vernon, …
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Washington, Mount Vernon...
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05/22/2008 to 05/27/2008
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Fri 05/23/08 (day 2) - Washington

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National Air and Space Museum
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There are dozens of aircrafts here, everything from the Wright Brothers' 'Flyer' and Charles Lindbergh's 'Spirit of …
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National Air and Space Museum
600 Independance Avenue Southwest
Washington, DC 20024
United States
Fri May 23 12:00am
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U.S. Capitol Building
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The legislative branches of the U.S. government, the Senate and the House of Representatives, meet in this beautiful …
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U.S. Capitol Building
1 1st Street Northeast
Washington, DC 20003
United States
Fri May 23 12:00am
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Washington National Cathedral
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A frequent site of nationally significant memorial services, the National Cathedral is open to worshipers of all den …
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Washington National Cathedral
3109 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016-5015
United States
Fri May 23 12:00am
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Library of Congress
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Originally intended as a small reference library, the Library of Congress now contains the largest collection of boo …
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Library of Congress
101 Independence Avenue Southeast
Washington, DC 20003
United States
Fri May 23 12:00am
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U.S. Navy Memorial (The)
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The U.S. Navy Memorial features scenes of Navy valor sculpted on bronze panels. The panels circle a map of the world …
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U.S. Navy Memorial (The)
701 Pennsylvania Avenue North West
Washington, DC 20004
United States
Fri May 23 12:00am
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Supreme Court of the United States
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In this formidable Greek-style temple, the nine Supreme Court Justices make final their interpretations of the Const …
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Supreme Court of the United States
1st Street & Maryland Avenue, Northeast
Washington, DC 20002
United States
Fri May 23 12:00am
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Old Town Trolley Tours
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Washingtonian magazine named the Old Town Trolley Tour the District's best tour. The route covers more major capital …
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50 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002
United States
Fri May 23 7:30pm - Fri May 23 9:00pm
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Sat 05/24/08 (day 3) - Washington

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National Archives (The)
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This bombproof, fireproof facility protects the nation's most treasured documents. The methods used for storing the …
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National Archives (The)
700 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20004
United States
Sat May 24 12:00am
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National Museum of Natural History
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The dinosaur skeletons on the ground floor are sure to please the kids. But there is something here for everyone. Th …
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National Museum of Natural History
10th Street and Constutution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
United States
Sat May 24 12:00am
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White House
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The second president, John Adams, was the first to live in the White House in 1801 - George Washington never resided …
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White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20006
United States
Sat May 24 12:00am
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
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Visitors should come prepared for an experience likely to be disturbing and difficult to forget. At the start of the …
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place Southwest
Washington, DC 20024
United States
Sat May 24 12:00pm - Sat May 24 3:00pm
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Sun 05/25/08 (day 4) - Arlington, Mount Vernon

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Arlington National Cemetery
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This is the final resting place of many who gave their lives in service to the country. Two US presidents-John F. Ke …
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Arlington National Cemetery
Memorial Bridge
Arlington, VA 22211
United States
Sun May 25 12:00am
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Mount Vernon
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From beneath the 90-foot portico of Mount Vernon, visitors can gaze across an expanse of sloping lawn to the Potomac …
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Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
United States
Sun May 25 12:00am
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Mon 05/26/08 (day 5) - Washington DC, DC

National Memorial Day Parade
The National Memorial Day Parade, presented by the American Veterans Center, is held annually in Washington DC …More  
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Constitution Ave
Washington DC, DC, USA
1-703-302-1012
Mon May 26 2:00pm - Mon May 26 5:00pm
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Washington, DC
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Washington, DC
Washington, DC, United States
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Lincoln Memorial
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Located at the west end of the National Mall , the Lincoln Memorial is a principal landmark of the city. It offers m …
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Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial Cir SW and 23rd st NW
Washington, DC 20242-0001
United States
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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When it was unveiled in 1982, nothing but controversy met the design of this memorial to the 58,000 Americans who di …
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Henry Bacon Drive NW and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
United States
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
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Designed by John Russell Pope, this Roman-style monument to Thomas Jefferson, the nation's third president and autho …
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
E Basin Dr SW and Ohio Dr SW
Washington, DC 20024
United States
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Ford's Theatre
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The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln here on April 14, 1865, overshadowed this theater for most of its his …
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Ford's Theatre
511 10th Street North West
Washington, DC 20004
United States
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FDR Memorial
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This monument is not only a memorial to the nation's 32nd president, but also a remembrance of the people of his tim …
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FDR Memorial
900 Ohio Drive Southwest
Washington, DC 20024
United States
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National World War II Memorial
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Dedicated on May 29, 2004, the World War II Memorial is the first national memorial to honor “Americans who took up …
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17th Street Southwest
Washington, DC 20024
United States
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Korean War Veterans Memorial
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One of Washington's newest memorials, the Korean War Veterans Memorial pays tribute to the many who fought in the Ko …
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Korean War Veterans Memorial
Daniel C French Dr SW and Lincoln Memorial Circle SW
Washington, DC 20001
United States
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Washington Monument
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The symbol of the city of Washington DC, this 555-foot marble obelisk on the National Mall honors the nation's first …
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Washington Monument
15th Street NW and Madison Dr NW
Washington, DC 20001
United States
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