- A - 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue
A unique shopping experience in Washington D.C. given its address alone, this is home to GAP and Tower Records along with some fashion boutiques, jewelers and restaurants. - B - Arlington National Cemetery
The most famous cemetery in the USA is located in Washington D.C. and is a military cemetery which is also the final resting point for other distinguished American citizens and Presidents. With over 300,000 buried on a plot of land exceeding 600 acres the cemetery is perhaps most famously known as the site of John F. Kennedy's grave which has a perpetual flame forever burning in his honour. - C - Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial
Dedicated by President Clinton in 1997 this memorial to Franklin Delano Roosevelt spreads over a 7.5-acre site. Four outdoor rooms stand for each of Franklin D Roosevelt's terms in office and the walls are engraved with some of President Roosevelt's most famous sayings. - D - Georgetown
This historic area in Washington D.C. dating back to the 1800s is where you can find some boutique stores aside some of the well-known brands, including Sharper Image, Victoria's Secrets and H&M. - E - Lincoln Memorial
Famously depicted on the back of a one cent coin and a five dollar note Lincoln's Memorial was completed in 1922 and is one of Washington's most iconic landmarks. Forever etched into our minds as the location of Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech. The architect of the building was Henry Bacon, the painter was Jules Guerin and the sculptor was Daniel French. Over four million people a year make the Lincoln Memorial an essential visit whilst in Washington DC. - F - National Air & Space Museum
Washington's National Air & Space Museum (N.A.S.M) which opened its doors in 1976 is home to the world's largest collection of aircraft and spacecraft on the planet. It includes the Wright Brother "Flyer" from 1903 and the famous "Spirit of St Louis" - Charles Lindbergh's plane that was the very first to fly the Atlantic. It includes Apollo 11's command module from the first space shuttle to land astronauts on the moon. This is not only one of Washington's most visited museums but also one of the most visited in the world. It is also home to the original model of the Starship Enterprise used for the hit TV show Star Trek. - G - National Place
A trip to Washington D.C. would not be complete without a visit here. It is where you will find a three-story shopping center with an eclectic mix of 100 shops, each unique in their own way. - H - The White House
One of the most famous and iconic buildings in the world is the official home of the president of the USA. Built between 1792 and 1800 Washington's most famous building has welcomed president after president starting with John Adams. Tours are ava - I - Thomas Jefferson Memorial
This memorial dedicated to the third president of the USA was completed in 1943 and designed by John Russell Pope. The rooms inside are etched with some quotations from Thomas Jefferson and a 19ft, 10,000-pound statue of him resides inside the building. - J - United States Capitol
Located on top of Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., it stands as a seat of the government for the US Congress. The building is steeped in history from the very day that George Washington laid the first stone in 1793. The grounds cover 274 acres and has been used for Presidential Inaugurations, for Independence Day celebrations and as a location for ex-Presidents lying in state. Statuary Hall is where you can meet former prominent US citizens in forms of their statues. - K - Washington Monument
This massive obelisk structure stands as a permanent reminder of George Washington. It stands 555 ft tall and is recognised as the tallest obelisk building in the world. Construction on the monument commenced in 1848 but was not completed until 1884. The observation area can be reached by elevator.
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