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ARTECHOUSE Washington DC

No single experience is the same in ARTECHOUSE, an immersive space that offers a unique adventure every time, via evolving exhibitions that transform the space throughout the year. At the crossroads of art, science and technology, ARTECHOUSE brings a 21st-century art twist to Washington D.C., thanks to exploratory, experiential and immersive large-scale installations by artists who are talented forerunners of the new age in arts and technology.

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The Museum of the Bible

The Museum of the Bible invites people of all ages and walks of life to engage with the Bible and experience its stories through interactive exhibitions. It is located at 400 4th St. SW in Washington, D.C., USA.

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United States Navy Memorial

The United States Navy Memorial is located on Pennsylvania Avenue between 7th Street Northwest and 9th Street Northwest in Washington, D.C. It was designed to pay tribute to those who have served or are currently serving in the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and the Merchant Marine. You'll also find it by looking for the two white flagpoles.

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Smithsonian Air and Space Museum

The museum is a center for research into the history and science of aviation and spaceflight, as well as planetary science and terrestrial geology and geophysics. Almost all of its spacecraft and aircraft on display are original primary or backup craft (rather than facsimiles). Its collection includes the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, the Friendship 7 capsule which was flown by John Glenn, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, the Bell X-1 which broke the sound barrier, the model of the starship Enterprise used in the science fiction television show Star Trek: The Original Series, and the Wright brothers' Wright Flyer airplane near the entrance.

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Dopamine Land Washington DC

Visit an interactive exhibition that combines traditional mediums with innovative technology

Arlington

Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery is a military cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, United States, where over 400,000 servicemen and women from America's many conflicts are buried. The cemetery is also the burial site of Presidents John F. Kennedy, and William Taft, among other prominent Americans.

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Washington D.C. Bus Tours

Discover Washington D.C. beyond the monuments

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Washington DC City Tours

Discover washington DC on an unforgettable journey through history

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

The National Museum of African American History and Culture opened to the public on September 24, 2016, as the 19th museum of the Smithsonian Institution. It is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. Come and witness a collection of more than 40,000 artifacts that help Americans see how their histories, stories and cultures are shaped and informed by global influences. It is located in Washington D.C.

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Rhode Island Center

Shop local crafts and taste regional foods

Mount Vernon, Virginia

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon was the plantation and home of George Washington, the first President of the United States. He lived there with his wife, Martha Washington, and their tombs are located on the estate. The estate is open to visitors and has many activities and experiences for the whole family, including the chance to visit a distillery, watch a 3D movie, and more. It is situated on the banks of the Potomac River in Fairfax County, Virginia, near Alexandria and across from Prince George's County, Maryland.