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Tourist attractions in Washington DC

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U.S. Capitol Washington D.C.

U.S. Capitol Washington D.C.

Washington DC (officially the District of Columbia) is commonly referred to as Washington. It is the capital of the United States of America. The city has a total area of 177 square kilometers and is located in the humid subtropical climate zone. Spring and fall are warm and winter is cold. The architecture of the city of Washington varies greatly.

Located along the Potomac River,Washington DC offers many tourist attractions. Here is a brief overview of some major tourist attractions in Washington DC.

The United States Capitol

The United States Capitol is the meeting place of the United States Congress, the legislature of the federal government of the United States of America. This wonderful structure is located atop the Capitol Hill.

White House

The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States of America. It is also his principle workplace. It is made up of six stories. It includes 55,000 square feet of floor space.

The Pentagon

Located in Arlington County,Virginia, The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense. This beautiful structure was designed by the American architect George Bergstrom.

Supreme Court

The Supreme Court building is located to the east of the Capitol. Visit to the Supreme Court enables you to learn about the most significant judicial decisions in the history of the Unites States of America. You can also listen to the oral arguments when the court is in session.

National Mall and Memorial Parks Complex

The National Mall and Memorial Parks complex includes Jefferson Memorial, Koreans War Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington Monument and World War II Memorial.

Ford’s Theatre

Ford’s Theatre is the site of assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The Peterson House is across the street to the Ford’s Theatre. President Lincoln died at the Peterson House. The Ford’s Theatre and the Peterson House are preserved as the Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site.

The Smithsonian Institution

Established in 1846, the Smithsonian Institution is a group of museums and research centers. It also manages the National Zoo. There is no entrance fee for the museums and the zoo managed by the Smithsonian Institution.

The Library of Congress

With a collection of more than 147 million books, manuscripts and other materials, The Library of Congress is the largest library complex in the world. It is the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States of America.

These are just a few of the many tourist attractions in Washington DC. Visit to Washington DC is sure to be a memorable experience.

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About Canada: Tourist attractions in Canada

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Canada is a huge country (second-largest by total area) located in the northern part of the North American continent. Ottawa is the capital of Canada. Canada has the longest coastline in the world, thereby enabling it to offer many beautiful beaches to its visitors.

Canadian society is diverse and multi-cultural. This glorious nation is nature lover’s paradise. You can find beautiful lakes, dense jungles, ice capped mountains, wonderful beaches, fresh-water glaciers, active volcanoes and much more.

Here is a brief about Canada tourist attractions.

Banff National Park

If you are a nature lover, you would definitely not want to come back from this paradise. Located in the rocky mountains, this national park is the oldest in the Rocky Mountains.

You can find ice-capped mountains, beautiful lakes, dense coniferous forests, awesome alpine landscape, numerous glaciers, hot springs, vast ice fields, ski resorts, golf courses and much more.

The Banff National Park gives you an opportunity to indulge in many activities like hiking, camping, climbing and skiing. No wonder that it is one of the most-visited national parks in the world.

Niagara Falls

Located in Ontario,Canada, this marvel of nature drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario. The vertical drop of more than 50 meters is a treat to the eyes. The Niagara Falls forms the international border between the US and Canada.

Canadian Rockies

These stunning mountains have many high peaks and ranges like Mount Robson (3,954 meters). You will find five protected national parks (Banff, Jasper, Waterton, Kootenay and Yoho) here. Four of these parks (excluding Waterton) and three in British Columbia make up the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site.

Wood Buffalo National Park

This is the largest national park in Canada. It was created to protect the bison in northern Canada. This national park offers many activities like short strolls on secluded forested trails to rugged canoe trips on meandering rivers of the boreal plains.

Lake Louise

This beautiful lake is located within the Banff National Park. This glacial lake is well-known for its hiking trails. Some of them are open to mountain biking and horseback riding.

The emerald color of this lake is due to the rock flour carried into it by the water melt from the glaciers that overlook the lake. You may stay in the Fairmont’s Chateau Lake Louise. This luxury resort hotel is one of Canada’s grand railway hotels.

Canada Is an amazing country. Visit to the above-mentioned tourist attractions of Canada is sure to be a rejuvenating one.

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