00:00Washington
00:02So much to do, so much to see in Washington, D.C.
00:07The city is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States.
00:13It's got historical landmarks, parks and neighborhoods,
00:18each with a mix of attractions and activities to offer.
00:23The National Monuments are definitely must-sees in D.C.
00:28Popular ones are the Washington Monument,
00:31the Lincoln Memorial,
00:33the Jefferson Memorial and Vietnam Memorial,
00:37and the World War II Memorial.
00:40These are places that say a lot about the country's history and national heroes.
00:46Washington, D.C. has got up to 19 museums
00:50that cover subjects from art to space exploration.
00:54There are also interactive exhibitions on schedule
00:57that's fit for the entire family to enjoy.
01:01The Three Houses of the Government are also key places to visit.
01:06These are the White House, the Capitol and the Supreme Court.
01:12Impressive buildings on the outside,
01:14these are also places for you to understand about the U.S. government and history.
01:20Meanwhile, in Georgetown, you'll find a shopper's paradise.
01:24It is considered D.C.'s historic waterfront that's always busy with activity.
01:30Aside from the shopping, the place is lined with restaurants too.
01:34You'll find one of every cuisine practically known to the world.
01:39And then of course, there are the majestic views.
01:43The Potomac River is a favorite as well,
01:46definitely worth the stroll around the city.
01:49Washington, D.C. also has its own historic park.
01:54It offers a nice recluse from the busy city life.
01:58You can simply take a stroll around, go biking or kayaking,
02:03or you can take a tour and learn about its history.
02:07The National Park also serves as venue for all things music.
02:11Pop, country, folk, blues, orchestra, dance, theater and opera.
02:17You name it, they've got it.
02:20The place is also known for hosting innovative performance art
02:24and multimedia presentations there.
02:28For a taste of the city's culture,
02:30catch a theatrical production at the JFK Center for Performing Arts.
02:36You'll definitely witness entertainment at its finest.
02:40Aside from the shows, there are guided tours as well,
02:44where you'll explore the paintings, sculptures,
02:47and other works of art around the center.
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