On the grounds leading to Washington Monument, in Washington, D.C., sits almost 3,750 cherry blossoms. They stand in the National Mall around the Tidal Basin. At the top of the Basin is the marble obelisk frame memorializing George Washington which stands at 555 feet. There are 50 flags around the memorial to honor the 50 states of America. From the top you can view the Lincoln Memorial (across from the Washington Monument). 36 columns surround the building; inside is a large statue of Lincoln. Inscribed on the walls are the Gettysburg Address and the 2nd Inaugural Address.
The Reflecting Pool, in front of the Lincoln Memorial, silhouettes the building during the day and night. The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum with 19 museums. In the Air and Space Museum, you can view the Apollo 11 moon landing exhibit, that holds objects used by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Moreover, you’ll learn about the emergence of flights during the 1920s and 1930s via models and photographs.
You should visit the National Museum of Natural History for many reasons but one is the Census of Marine Life exhibit. There is an investigation of Census of Coral Reefs, research on Animal Movements and a glimpse into the Deep-sea Floor.
Should you want to do some shopping and dining, a good stop is Georgetown, known for its row houses and many shops. You can take the metro line to the Foggy Bottom-GWU station. Most of the stores are located between M Street and Wisconsin Avenue. There are stores such as H&M, Indigo, and Gore Dean.
To eat, you should try Ristorante Piccolo, located in Georgetown’s Little Italy, in a 250-year old building. It has 3 fireplaces within its rooms. You can select the Lasagna al Verdura, lasagna sheets layered with sautéed vegetables, ricotta, pecorino, and parmesan cheeses and a creamy tomato sauce, topped and baked with spinach and fontina cheese. You may want to pair it with a Angelini Merlot. You can then head to Georgetown Cupcake and pick from a choice of desserts such as chocolate, mocha and vanilla cupcakes.
At the closure of your day, you may want to head towards the Potomac River. Located here, is the Georgetown Waterfront Park. There is a promenade to walk and in some places steps going down to the water to get a nearer view.
Whether beginning at the George Washington Monument or ending at the park, there are places to see all around this city. Each documented with record of its stature.