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Washington DC from New York

Washington DC in one page: the National Mall, the Capitol and the Smithsonian, by Amtrak.

The back story

  1. The back story

    Washington DC: the back story

    Washington, DC·In depth

    The National Mall, the Capitol and the Smithsonian museums, by Amtrak.

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What to see

  1. From the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial

    National Mall and Memorial Parks

    Washington, DC·National park

    The great lawn of Washington, with its memorials, run by the National Park Service.

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  2. Museums on the Mall

    Smithsonian Institution

    Washington, DC·Museums

    The Smithsonian’s museums on and around the National Mall.

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Getting there

  1. Plan your visit

    Destination DC

    Washington, DC·Tourism office

    The official tourism organisation for Washington DC.

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Share your Washington DC tips

Been there? Share your experience and tips with other visitors.

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