Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #10 in Washington, United States

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.9 km
Ascend 7 m
Descend 14 m

Experience Washington in United States in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Washington

Sight 1: United States Capitol

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United States Capitol Martin Falbisoner / CC BY-SA 3.0

The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Although no longer at the geographic center of the national capital, the U.S. Capitol forms the origin point for the street-numbering system of the district as well as its four quadrants.

Wikipedia: United States Capitol (EN), Website

69 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 2: Emancipation Hall

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Emancipation Hall

The United States Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) is a large underground addition to the United States Capitol complex which serves as a gathering point for up to 4,000 tourists and an expansion space for the U.S. Congress. It is located below the East Front of the Capitol and its plaza, between the Capitol building and 1st Street East. The complex contains 580,000 square feet (54,000 m2) of space below ground on three floors. The overall project's budget was $621 million.

Wikipedia: United States Capitol Visitor Center (EN)

736 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 3: Capitol Hill

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Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., located in both Northeast D.C. and Southeast D.C.. Dominated by the United States Capitol, which sits on the highest point of Capitol Hill, it is one of the oldest historic districts in Washington. Home to around 35,000 people in just under 2 square miles (5 km2), Capitol Hill is also one of the most densely populated neighborhoods. The name "Capitol Hill" is frequently used as a metonym for the U.S. Congress.

Wikipedia: Capitol Hill (EN)

1022 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 4: Lincoln Park

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Lincoln Park is the largest urban park located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It was known historically as Lincoln Square. From 1862 to 1865, it was the site of the largest hospital in Washington, DC: Lincoln Hospital.

Wikipedia: Lincoln Park (Washington, D.C.) (EN), Website

70 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 5: Mary McLeod Bethune Statue

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Mary McLeod Bethune Statue

Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial is a bronze statue honoring educator and activist Mary McLeod Bethune, by Robert Berks.

Wikipedia: Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial (EN)

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