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The White House

The White House

7.6
4.5/51,040 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Opening hours: 07:30-11:30
泰迪小熊:“Came here on September 22, 2017. I heard that the White House has not been open to the public since 9/11. When we went there, we could only watch it from a distance outside the fence, so the White House became a boring landmark. We took a tourist check-in photo to end our visit. There is a big pine tree on the south side of the White House. I didn’t expect it to be a "landmark" as well, the "National Christmas Tree"... Well, it seems that we should choose to visit during Christmas.”
Lincoln Memorial

Lincoln Memorial

7.1
4.7/5726 Reviews
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Night view
Open year round, 24/7
_We***42:“[Value for money] It is open 24 hours a day and is free. Although we went there at 6 o'clock, it gets dark early in winter. But the momentum is still there. But why do I feel that the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei is so similar to the Lincoln Memorial! [Scenery] It is magnificent! Facing the Washington Monument! At this moment, I suddenly remembered Chairman Mao's poem "The country is so beautiful, attracting countless heroes to compete for it!”
United States Capitol

United States Capitol

7.7
4.6/5587 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Night view
Opening hours: 08:30-16:30
生长在海边的果果:“The Capitol building needs to make an appointment to buy tickets in advance to visit. Arrive on time according to the requirements. There are many people. Be sure to have an advance amount to not affect the itinerary. You can make an appointment for a Chinese tour in advance. Although it is a Chinese tour, it is also a foreigner tour guide who speaks English and uses a translator to translate it into Chinese to play it for us. It is very interesting. The interior of the Capitol is also very good from the perspective of the building itself. You must explain it when you go in and visit.”
Washington Monument

Washington Monument

7.0
4.5/5786 Reviews
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Night view
Open year round, 24/7
铨上风满楼:“Washington DC monument is one of the landmark buildings in Washington DC... It was built to commemorate the first president of the United States, George Washington. This stone monument was once the tallest building in the world... Today, it is still the tallest stone obelisk in the world...”
National Mall

National Mall

6.7
4.6/5135 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Open year round, 24/7
生长在海边的果果:“The National Mall is a must-check-in place for Washington tourism. One is the Lincoln Memorial and the other is the Washington Monument. There is a pool of water between them and green spaces on both sides. There are monuments such as the Victory Memorial of World War II, the Vietnam War and other monuments, and the Jefferson Memorial. The beautiful cherry blossoms of the annual Washington Cherry Blossom Festival are also in full bloom around this area. We arrived in Washington at the end of April. It is a pity that the cherry blossoms have been lost and have not left a trace. I can only imagine that the scene of blooming must be beautiful.”
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

6.7
4.7/5368 Reviews
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Museums
Open today at 10:00-17:30
Grace_cyt:“The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is free to visit. It is the filming location of Night at the Museum. Once you see the African elephant specimens on the first floor, you will be drawn into the movie. This museum is very rich in content. It has 5 floors in total. The top 2 floors are staff offices, and the bottom 3 floors are exhibition halls that can be visited. We took a quick tour and it took us two and a half hours.”
George Washington's Mount Vernon

George Washington's Mount Vernon

4.8
4.3/533 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Open today at 09:00-17:00
陌染MM:“This is my third time in Washington, D.C. I have visited all the classic attractions. Someone recommended that I visit Washington's former residence, which is a little far from the city center. You need to buy a ticket here, which seems to be more than 20 US dollars per person. You don't need to make an appointment in advance. You can go in directly after buying a ticket. It is very large inside. It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes. First, there is a museum. You can take a look at the introduction and pictures first. There is also a small theater. You can first understand the overview of the entire former residence park. Then you can go around with a map. There are real people explaining in some places. They are dressed like manor servants. You can ask them to explain. They are very professional.”
National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art

6.7
4.6/5254 Reviews
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Themed exhibition halls
Open today at 10:00-17:00
陌染MM:“The National Gallery of Art is located in Washington, D.C. and is managed by the Smithsonian Institution. The building itself is divided into two buildings, east and west, which can be connected by underground passages or across the street on the ground. It also includes a sculpture park. The museum is free to visit and is closed on Sundays. I originally went there for Leonardo da Vinci's original works, but when I arrived, I found that the exhibition part of Leonardo da Vinci's original works was not open, which was a pity. There are more than 40,000 products in the entire exhibition hall, from the European Middle Ages to the modern era, including oil paintings, sculptures, prints, sketches, etc. There are exhibits. It takes about 1 hour to visit here. There is a coffee shop inside. You can take a map to see the specific location.”
Korean War Veterans Memorial

Korean War Veterans Memorial

6.0
4.7/5166 Reviews
Open year round, 24/7
泰迪小熊:“I came here on September 22, 2017. This "monument" is quite eye-catching in Washington, because the group portrait of American soldiers is very impressive. They all look solemn, more like a scene of retreat after defeat. Not to mention Americans, I also feel that this war is "why", and I am proud of our heroes. There is also an interesting detail here. There is a sentence "Freedom is not free" next to a flower bed. When I went there, it happened to be Trump's first inauguration and he was about to ask allies to increase "protection fees". This sentence is really appropriate.”
Library of Congress

Library of Congress

6.6
4.9/5126 Reviews
Open today at 10:00-17:00
生长在海边的果果:“The Library of Congress is next to the Capitol and needs to be reserved before visiting. The interior feels more beautiful than the Capitol. The library is in use, and some people read books inside, so you must be quiet when you enter the library. Individual areas are not allowed to take pictures. Signs must be subject to management. The library building is very beautiful inside and outside, and you can take more pictures if you have time.”

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Fairfax County, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Courtyard Fairfax Fair Oaks

Courtyard Fairfax Fair Oaks

4.7/550 Reviews
Anonymous User:“Clean room, decent service. Lack of breakfast though. Good room heating during winter.”
Courtyard Dunn Loring Fairfax

Courtyard Dunn Loring Fairfax

4.5/5103 Reviews
Ghace:“Perfect place if you have an appointment to USCIS.:) close to restaurants and the staffs are super nice.”
The Westin Washington Dulles Airport

The Westin Washington Dulles Airport

4.3/5125 Reviews
Martin:“Service ok, amenities not good they don’t have good signs for things on the building need to improve”
Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park

Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park

4.2/5100 Reviews
Guest User:“Room itself was clean and spacious. Front staff was not really any special. Wi-Fi didn’t work for me at all so I had to go to a near by cafe to work. Front staff customer service and Wi-Fi connection were the two big negatives for me. ”
Washington Dulles Marriott Suites

Washington Dulles Marriott Suites

4.5/5111 Reviews
zhuojin:“A very good hotel the room size is extremely big. Airport Shuttle service is very convenient for the travelers. Also the fee is very cheap.”
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Fort Belvoir Alexandria South

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Fort Belvoir Alexandria South

4.4/5102 Reviews
Luben:“El lugar es maravilloso y el servicio es muy bueno… Las instalaciones son fáciles de acceder y tienen mucho respeto por tu espacio una vez que haces tu ingreso.”
Homewood Suites by Hilton Reston

Homewood Suites by Hilton Reston

4.8/5100 Reviews
Tenainuoyangqiong:“挺好的,代訂”
Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South

Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South

4.3/5108 Reviews
Guest User:“Hmmm.this is my second time going to this hotel, I loved it the first time but not this time. Everything about this hotel is really nice, the place neat and staff are all nice. But the problem is I parked my CAR at the parking lot of the hotel and woke up in the morning to find all my car tires were stolen. I mean all four tires of my care were gone.the crops were called and that was it.No body from the hotel even called to check on us or said anything. The manager was not around and I left a message that he should called me and up till now no one has called. I don't think I will ever go to this hotel again even though it a nice place I don't like the way my situation was handle..”
Hampton Inn Alexandria/Pentagon South

Hampton Inn Alexandria/Pentagon South

4.4/5119 Reviews
Oliver:“停車免費 離市區遠 周邊安靜 房間很美式 有微波爐 早餐豐盛 淋浴浴盆都很不錯 服務態度也好 總體很贊 性價比挺高”
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner

The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner

4.6/5101 Reviews
Anonymous User:“房間還不錯,但切記不要預訂含早餐,家庭房4人預付每天1000早餐費,到店説total一間房衹能點60美金的早餐,多餘自付。攜程的服務很給力,解決了問題,但這家酒店早餐的服務也不太行,食物倒還不錯。”
Hotel Belvoir Springfield

Hotel Belvoir Springfield

3.9/5110 Reviews
Odilbek:“Very convenient location. Friendly staff.”
Days Inn by Wyndham Alexandria South

Days Inn by Wyndham Alexandria South

3.3/5100 Reviews
eric:“The customer service was outstanding. My room was clean and beds were so comfortable. The complimentary breakfast was a bonus. I definitely enjoyed my stay”

What to Eat

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Dave & Buster's

Dave & Buster's

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Clyde's of Reston

Clyde's of Reston

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Open Late
Avg. EUR18/person
Open at 11:00 today
The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot

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Open Late
Avg. EUR25/person
Open at 17:00 today
Osteria Marzano

Osteria Marzano

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Open Late
Avg. EUR21/person
Open at 11:00 today
Ruth's Chris Steak House

Ruth's Chris Steak House

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Open Late
Avg. EUR64/person
Open at 16:00 today
2941 Restaurant

2941 Restaurant

5.0/520 Reviews
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Open Late
Avg. EUR53/person
Open at 17:00 today
尕丑鱼不丑:“This restaurant has a beautiful view and great food. The service was also outstanding. I came with a large group of friends and called 2941 times before the party. They were always friendly and patient with me. It was great to find such a great restaurant. Thank you for making our night so special! We are so glad we chose this place for this special occasion.”
La Sandia

La Sandia

5.0/52 Reviews
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Open Late
Avg. EUR25/person
Open at 11:00 today
暖色调19726:“La Sandia is a Mexican-style restaurant with a rich menu. The service staff introduced the dishes in great detail and the food was really delicious!”
Wakey Wakey

Wakey Wakey

5.0/52 Reviews
Currently closed
摆渡修行:“A newly opened coffee shop, the floor-to-ceiling glass windows provide great lighting, and the main products are coffee and sliced ​​cakes. The signatures are White Magic, Matcha, and Sea Salt Chocolate. I ordered White Magic and Matcha and found that they must be added with ice cubes. The milky flavor is so strong that I began to doubt my life. I also plan to take the bottle of White Magic back to the office to put a flower in it”
Fogo de Chão - Reston

Fogo de Chão - Reston

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Open at 11:30 today
Mon Ami Gabi

Mon Ami Gabi

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Open Late
Avg. EUR29/person
Open at 11:30 today
The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant

The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant

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Open Late
Avg. EUR21/person
Open at 11:00 today
Stone's Cove Kitbar

Stone's Cove Kitbar

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Open Late
Avg. EUR25/person
Open at 11:00 today

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