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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
4.6
/5
164 reviews
5.7
Based on 6,556 reviews
17.9 km from downtown
Phone +12024266841
Address: 16 E Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC 20242, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Admire ancient Roman domed architecture at the Tidal Basin
Visit the landmark Thomas Jefferson Memorial
29% positive reviews
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Came here on September 22, 2017.
I first knew about this place when I was a kid playing Red Alert 2. I was deeply impressed by the shape of this building, and I recognized it at a glance when I came to Washington.
Among the "national attractions" in the center of Washington, this place is not particularly popular, and the layout of the entire memorial is relatively simple, so just take a simple walk.
By the way, there are still extra gains when coming here. We all know President Jefferson's famous saying "Knowledge is power", but after coming here, I learned that this famous saying has a second half: knowledge is happiness.
The Jefferson Memorial is located on the Tidal Basin. It was built to commemorate the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. It is an ancient Roman temple-style dome building, all white. It was raining heavily that day, and time was tight, so we looked at it from a distance across the Tidal Basin and took some photos.
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
4.4
/5
33 reviews
4.8
Based on 4,908 reviews
26 km from downtown
Phone +17037802000
Address: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA 22121, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Experience 18th-century farm lifestyle
Washington's 45-year historic home & 16-sided barn exhibit
25% positive reviews
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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.
Mount Vernon is home to Baltimore's most prestigious cultural institutions including: The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra，The Walters Art Museum， The Lyric Opera House, Centerstage, Spotlighter's Theater
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