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What better place to experience American history than in Washington, D.C.? Monuments and memorials are spread around the downtown core, most within easy walking distance or a quick Metro ride from one another. Put the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, the Vietnam and WWII Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Capitol Building, Supreme Court and the White House on your must-see list. In the summer time, funky festivals and community dot the landscape. No matter the weather, the DC museum scene is always happening; with the National Archives, the various museums of the Smithsonian Institute, Newseum, and many other private and public museums. For the foodie experience, DC has no shortage of stylish restaurants, celebrity chefs, and fresh local fare.