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Washington
Travel Information
The nation's capital is also one of its most beautiful and interesting
cities.
Its many memorials and monuments are stunning in daylight and
outstanding at night.
The White House
Washington
USA
Washington D.C. is also a very accessible city, if you're prepared to
'stand in line' you can actually visit the White House, US Capitol
Building, the Supreme Court and the FBI Headquarters.
Another great thing about Washington DC is that almost every attraction
is free!
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Washington Travel and Flight
Information
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Getting There
Scheduled flights to Washington can be booked online with direct flights from the
UK here at Cheap Online Flights. The flight time to Washington is approx
7 hours.
Discount hotels in Washington are also available to book online, just visit our 'Hotels
Abroad' page for online availability.
Getting Around
Washington has an efficient underground system.
Must See and Do
Tour the US Capitol, the White House, the Jefferson and stroll down
National Mall to admire the Washington Monument, the Lincoln and War
Veterans Memorials.
The 14 museums of the Smithsonian collection are free and include the
famous Air & Space Museum.
Shops usually close Sunday.
For bargains, try Crystal City or Potomac Mills; speciality shops many
be found at Union station.
The Washington Monument
Weather
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Main Attractions in
Washington
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Smithsonian Musiums
A collection of 14 museums and galleries with most located in
the Mall. Museums include African Art, Natural History, American
History and perhaps the most famous - the National Air and Space
Museum.
All are free and most are open from 10am to 5.30pm.
US Capitol
The landmark that dominates the city, houses the Senate and House
of Representatives.
Supreme Court
Open year round. When in session you can watch from the public
gallery - free tickets are given on a first come first serve
basis.
FBI Building
Tour the J Edgar Hoover building, see exhibitions of famous past
cases, learn of the FBI's work and see mug shots of the 10 most
wanted men in the USA.
Visit the FBI Building
Holocaust Museum
Dedicated to educating visitors about the Nazi persecution of Jews
and other 'undesirables' prior to and during World War II.
A moving experience, entrance is not recommended for small
children due to the nature of some of the exhibits. Free tickets
are handed out on a first come first served basis, you should
arrive by 8am to ensure obtaining a ticket.
Monuments and Memorials
All visitors should visit the 'big six' - the Lincoln, Jefferson,
FDR, Korean War and Vietnam Veterans Memorials, and the Washington
Monument. All are located in or close to the Mall.
JFK Gravesite
Across the Potomac River in Virginia is Arlington National
Cemetery. Home to the graves of thousands of US citizens who have
served their country. The most famous is the grave and eternal
flame dedicated to President John F. Kennedy.
John F. Kennedy
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Washington by Cheap
Online Flights
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Washington - Highlights
> Walk, cycle or jog around the mall, arguably Americas
most beautiful city centre
> To get around use the cities Metro
> Dine out in Georgetown
> Take a night time tour to see the monuments lit up - its
breathtaking!
Book yourself a city break to Washington with Cheap Online Flights
the cheap flights web site.
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