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United States Botanic Garden

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The United States Botanic Garden is North America's oldest continually operating public garden, dating back to 1820.

International Spy Museum

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Located just a few blocks south of the National Mall, the museum displays the world's largest collection of authentic espionage artifacts.

National Geographic Museum of Exploration

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The all new National Geographic Museum of Exploration, known as the "MOE", opened June 26th, 2026 after a four-year upgrade from their older, small museum.

Amtrak from Chicago to Washington DC

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Our experience taking an 18-hour Amtrak sleeper car trip from Chicago to Washington DC in the summer of 2026.

Korean War Veterans Memorial

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The Korean War Veterans Memorial is dedicated to honoring the members of the U.S. armed forces who served during the Korean War.

World War I Memorial

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The World War I Memorial honors the 4.7 million Americans who served in World War I and the 116,516 service members that were killed.

World War II Memorial

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The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million servicemembers of the United States Armed Forces that served in the war.  Dedicated on May 29th, 2004, the memorial was designed by Friedrich St. Florian and his architect firm of the same name.
Photograph Credit: Le Bon Cafe

Le Bon Cafe

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Le Bon Cafe is a popular spot serves fresh pastries, amazing breakfast plates, Illy brand coffee as well as soups and sandwiches.

Lincoln Memorial

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The Lincoln Memorial was designed by architect Henry Bacon and was modeled after the Parthenon in Athens, Greece.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial serves to honor the men and women who served in the Vietnam War.

The National Mall

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The National Mall is a 309 acre green space, built to house the Nations memorials, monuments, and museums.

Washington Monument

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The Washington Monument honors George Washington, hero of the American Revolution and first president of the United States.

Hotel Washington

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Hotel Washington, situated directly across from the U.S. Department of the Treasury and just steps from the White House lawn, is an iconic landmark in the heart of the nation’s capital.

Old Ebbitt Grill

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Old Ebbitt's Grill is a Washington favorite among elected officials in Washington due to its proximately to the White House, as well as their outstanding food and service. 

Garibaldi Hill

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Garibaldi Hill is a scenic vantage point, renowned for offering unobstructed, panoramic views of the coastline, the lush Centre Hills, and the majestic Soufrière Hills Volcano.

Colorado River Rafting

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Photographs from a 1991 5-day rafting trip down the Colorado River.

Europe and the Soviet Union

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Images converted from slides of a trip to Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union in 1990

Where to Stay on Montserrat

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You will find no chain hotels or sprawling mega-resorts.  You will only find meticulously cared-for homes or estates, many with an incredible history behind them.

Getting Around on Montserrat

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So you made it to Montserrat, now what? What options are there for moving about the island?

Fort Saint George

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The fort itself was built in 1782 during the French occupation and consisted of two gun batteries and a central magazine

Lime Kiln Beach

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Lime Kiln beach is a small, secluded beach at the end of aptly-named Lime Kiln Beach Rd in Salem.

Philipsburg Boardwalk

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The pedestrian road is lined with bars, restaurants and shops on the North end, and white sand of the Great Bay beach to the South
Image credit: Sint Maarten National Heritage Museum. Image colorized.

Sint Maarten National Heritage Museum

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The museum offers a chronological journey from the island’s earliest inhabitants through the era of European colonization and the salt industry.

National Museum of Montserrat

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The National Museum of Montserrat serves as the island's primary cultural repository and is managed by the Montserrat National Trust

Holland House Beach Hotel

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The Holland House is a refined boutique property located in the heart of Philipsburg, St. Maarten

Villa Kurtena

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Ocean view at it's best from Villa Kurtena in Woodlands

Old Road Bay Beach

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Old Road Bay Beach, much like Isle Bay Beach, is new ground formed after the 1995 eruption of the Soufrière Hills volcano