USA History

A trip from June 24, 2007 to July 05, 2007, travelling to Washington, Gettysburg, Philadelphia
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06/24/2007 to 07/05/2007
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Sun 06/24/07 (day 1) - Washington


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Sun Jun 24 10:00am - Thu Jul 5 10:00am
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Fairmont Washington D.C. is located next to historic Georgetown. Hotel recently underwent a $12 million renovation …
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The Fairmont Washington DC
2401 M St NW
Washington, DC 20037
United States
202-429-2400
Sun Jun 24 2:00pm - Thu Jun 28 3:00pm
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Mon 06/25/07 (day 2) - Washington

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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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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
W Basin Dr SW
Washington, DC 20037
United States
+1 202 426 6841
Mon Jun 25 6:00am - Mon Jun 25 12:00pm
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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 & Ohio Dr SW
Washington, DC 20024
United States
+1 202 426 6841
Mon Jun 25 6:00am - Mon Jun 25 12:00pm
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When it was unveiled in 1982, nothing but controversy met the design of Vietnam Veterans Memorial to the 58,000 Amer …
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Henry Bacon Dr NW & Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037
United States
+1 202 426 6841
Mon Jun 25 12:00pm - Mon Jun 25 6:00pm
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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 St NW
Washington, DC 20004-1402
United States
+1 202 347 4833
Mon Jun 25 12:00pm - Mon Jun 25 6:00pm
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Tue 06/26/07 (day 3) - Washington

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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 & 23rd St NW
Washington, DC 20037
United States
+1 202 426 6841
Tue Jun 26 6:00am - Tue Jun 26 12:00pm
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The legislative branches of the U.S. government, the Senate and the House of Representatives, meet in the Capitol Bu …
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U.S. Capitol Building
1st St NE
Washington, DC 20002
United States
+1 202 225 6827
Tue Jun 26 6:00am - Tue Jun 26 12:00pm
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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 St NW & Madison Dr NW
Washington, DC 20004
United States
+1 202 426 6841
Tue Jun 26 6:00am - Tue Jun 26 12:00pm
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The paper currency for the US is printed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Kids and adults will love visiting …
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing
14th Pl NE
Washington, DC 20002
United States
+1 202 874 8888
Tue Jun 26 12:00pm - Tue Jun 26 6:00pm
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Wed 06/27/07 (day 4) - Washington

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There are dozens of aircrafts here, everything from the Wright Brothers' Flyer and Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. …
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National Air and Space Museum
6th St SW
Washington, DC 20024
United States
+1 202 633 1000
Wed Jun 27 6:00am - Wed Jun 27 12:00pm
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Commonly known as 'America's attic', the Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum complex and research …
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900 Jefferson Dr SW
Washington, DC 20024
United States
+1 202 633 1000
Wed Jun 27 12:00pm - Wed Jun 27 6:00pm
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This historic neighborhood is lined with trendy boutiques and fine restaurants. The abundant nightlife at Georgetown …
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Georgetown
Between M Street and Wisconsin Avenue
Washington, DC 20007
United States
+1 202 298 9222
Wed Jun 27 6:00pm - Thu Jun 28 12:00am
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Thu 06/28/07 (day 5) - Gettysburg


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Thu Jun 28 10:00am
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The Farnsworth House Inn is a Victorian bed and breakfast that offers gracious accommodations and maybe even a …
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Farnsworth House Inn
401 Baltimore St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
United States
717-334-8838
Thu Jun 28 2:00pm - Fri Jun 29 3:00pm
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Oldest building in Gettysburg built in 1776. Serves lunch, dinner and cocktails. Also a Bed & Breakfast.
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89 Steinwehr Ave.
Gettysburg, PA 17325-2811
United States
717-334-2100,
Thu Jun 28 6:00pm - Thu Jun 28 8:00pm
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Fri 06/29/07 (day 6) - Philadelphia

Philadelphia was founded by Quakers in 1681. The Quaker philosophy of tolerance and discussion has shaped this …
Shopping
1501 Cherry St
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1403
United States
+1 215 241 7024
Fri Jun 29 6:00am - Fri Jun 29 11:00pm
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Fri Jun 29 10:00am
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Visitors to the original tavern included Washington, Jefferson, Franklin and Adams. Savor 18th century favorites …
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City Tavern
138 South 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2827
United States
+1 215 413 1443
Fri Jun 29 11:00am - Fri Jun 29 1:00pm
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Opened in 1989, a consistent winner of the AAA Five-Diamond Award, the Rittenhouse offers posh accommodations …
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The Rittenhouse Hotel
210 W Rittenhouse Sq
Philadelphia, PA 19103
United States
215-546-9000
Fri Jun 29 2:00pm - Sun Jul 1 3:00pm
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Sat 06/30/07 (day 7) - Philadelphia

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In 1751, William Penn asked that the new bell being cast for the Pennsylvania Statehouse be engraved with the words, …
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500 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
Sat Jun 30 6:00am - Sat Jun 30 12:00pm
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Lights of Liberty is a spectacular sound and light show. Experience the events leading up to the American Revolution …
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Lights of Liberty
600 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
+1 215 925 8077‎
Sat Jun 30 12:00pm - Sat Jun 30 6:00pm
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