Friendship Archway – Washington, District of Columbia
Traditional Chinese gate adorned with tiles & dragons, marking the entrance to Chinatown.
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Watermelon House – Washington, District of Columbia
A bright, cheerful mural of a watermelon adorns the side of this row house, a popular photo-op site.
Smithsonian Castle – Washington, District of Columbia
Known as the Castle, this 1855 building serves as an information center for visitors to the Mall.
Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum – Washington, District of Columbia
Museum exploring the history of the U.S. postal service, from the Pony Express to stamp collections.
National Museum of Women in the Arts – Washington, District of Columbia
Museum devoted to female art, with 3,000-plus works by the likes of Frida Kahlo & Mary Cassatt.
United States Capitol – Washington, District of Columbia
Iconic, domed classical building housing the U.S. Senate & House of Representatives, open for tours.
National Gallery of Art – Washington, District of Columbia
Permanent collection holds American & European works in 2 buildings & a sculpture garden.
The Pentagon – Washington, District of Columbia
Immense, five-sided headquarters of the United States Defense Department, featuring guided tours.