Plus appréciés Attractions à Washington DC

From El Greco's "The Visitation" to Byzantine and pre-Columbian artworks, jewelry and mosaics, Dumbarton Oaks is filled with elegant treasures. Built in 1801, the estate achieved its height of glory in the wealthy 1920s when it served as the high-society showpiece of Robert Bliss and his heiress wife, Mildred. The gardens occupy 10 acres above Georgetown and include terraced lawns, winding footpaths and elaborate fountains.

L'assassinat de Président Abraham Lincoln ici le 14 avril 1865 a éclipsé le théâtre pour la plupart de son histoire. Ford's s'est ouvert que quatre ans avant le soir fatidique. Restauré à son apparence de 1865, Ford's est encore un lieu de spectacle. Au sous-sol, un musée de Lincoln montre des objets de l'assassinat, y compris le fusil utilisé par John Wilkes Booth lorsqu'il a tué Lincoln. Des souvenirs de la vie de Lincoln y sont aussi étalés. Des garde forestiers du National Park Service donnent des exposés tous les heures. En face du théâtre est la Maison Petersen, où Lincoln est mort. Allez au site Internet pour le programme des spectacles.

Spanning 538.55 acres (217.99 hectares) of land, Wheaton Regional Park is a natural oasis just north of Washington DC. The park, which was established in 1960, has three distinct sections that all offer different activities, from a train ride through the Shorefield area, to an informational nature walk at the Brookside Nature Center in the Glenallan area. The park also has many hiking trails that show off the park's natural beauty, as well as many picnic areas that are perfect for a sunny afternoon.

Spread over 530 acres (214 hectares) Cabin John Regional Park park is among the largest community parks in the Bethesda region. The Cabin John Regional Park has something for everyone, featuring picnic spots, playgrounds, athletic fields, tennis courts, a nature center, a dog park, skating rink, trails, a campground and a miniature train. The adventure playground and the totem pole are the park's special attractions which are immensely popular among the little ones.

A one-of-a-kind museum and play center for kids, KID Museum is a place where kids and parents can indulge in a host of educational and recreational activities. Through a number of interactive installations and workshops, this museum makes learning a lot more fun. From science and mechanics, to art, history and culture, each topic is brushed upon with a touch of excitement and liveliness. Various activities and events are also organised here, wherein kids can get a more in-depth understanding of a vast array of topics.

La Cathédrale nationale accueille souvent des mémoriaux d'importance nationaux, et elle est ouverte aux fidèles de toute confession. Elle a été en cours de construction pour la plupart du XXe siècle et a été terminée et consacrée en 1990; c'est la sixième plus grande cathédrale Gothique du monde. Des arcs-boutants, des gargouilles, des cryptes, un plafond voûté de 30 mètres et beaucoup de chapelles intimes créent ce chef d'œuvre architectural. Le terrain vous invite à explorer ses chemins courbés, ses haies bien entretenues, et ses pelouses spacieuses d'où vous pouvez voir la ville.