12 Underrated Places In Washington DC To Take An Out-Of-Towner
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There are some places in Washington DC that everyone knows: The White House, The Air & Space Museum, the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial, etc. The list of tried and true tourist attractions is long in the Nation’s Capital but there’s actually much more to see than the usual haunts. When you have a friend in town or if you’re visiting DC, be sure to visit these underrated places in Washington DC to take an out of towner.
One of the largest and most diverse collections of Native American culture, artifacts, and history. The museum has some of the most incredible architecture and landscaping to add to its interest.
There are so many memorials in Washington DC but the DC War Memorial is a bit hidden and quieter memorials than the others. Resembling the Jefferson Memorial, with circular memorial platform is a tribute to the men and women from Washington DC who gave their lives during World War I.
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The African American Civil War Museum tells the stories of the African American involvement during the Civil War. It offers a fascinating look at a dark time in the country’s history.
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Scattered around Washington DC, there are 40 boundary stones that mark the original boundaries of Washington DC. You can find a map of where all the boundary stones are here.
In Southwest DC, the Women’s Titanic Memorial is a lesser known memorial that honors the men who gave their lives so the women and children on the Titanic could be saved.
Located at 2118 Massachusetts Avenue, Anderson House is a former Victorian mansion along on Embassy Row that is now the home to The Society of the Cincinnati. Visitors can tour the opulent mansion and view the gorgeous interior that is a tribute to the past.
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Some of the most influential and historical documents live at The National Archives Museum. You can view the Magna Carta, The Civil Rights Act of 1866 and even the patent for the Coca Cola bottle at this amazing museum.
If you want an amazing view of DC, skip the lines at The Washington Monument and instead check out the Old Post Office Tower. Built in 1899 and located 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, you can see amazing panoramic views of the city.
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The House of the Temple opened in 1915 and was the headquarters of the Free Masons. Very little architectural changes have been made to the Temple since it opens and visitors can tour the museum, library, and museum.
Why wait in a round the block line for Georgetown Cupcakes when you can head down a few blocks and get some of the most delicious homemade ice cream that exists in the country? That’s why you should always choose Thomas Sweet for your dessert if you’re in Georgetown.
The Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery are connected by an underground tunnel so many people actually think they are the same museum. In fact, these two different museums make up the Smithsonian’s museums dedicated to Asian art.
Inside the prestigious Willard InterContinental Hotel, the Round Robin Bar blends class and history. The first DC mint julep was mixed here and was a haunt of famous Americans like Mark Twain and Walt Whitman. The rumor is Abraham Lincoln even visited once.
For even more only in DC spots that not everyone visits, add these to 10 unique restaurants to your must-try list!
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