DK Travel : Washington, D.C.

A symbol of democracy the world over and the seat of American government, Washington, D.C. confronts visitors with stirring icons and monuments at every turn. This sparkling self-styled city on the Potomac River is full of marble and light, with beautiful landscaping touches and centuries-old architecture. Built on top of former swampland, Washington was deliberately designed into quadrants, with the US Capitol at its hub. Its many unmissable sights provide unparalleled access to the workings of government, internationally famed museums with priceless exhibits, and the cultural and spiritual foundations of the city and the nation.

Kinkead’s

A power-dining venue, best known for its fine seafood dishes.
Korean War Veterans Memorial

Nineteen exhausted foot soldiers plod forward, determined on their goal. These 7-ft (2-m) steel statues are the dominant element in a memorial to the Americans who died in the UN’s “police action” in Korea. A wall is etched with faces of actual soldiers. A circular pool invites quiet reflection.
Korean War Veterans Memorial

The 19 stainless steel sculptures in this memorial to the 1953 Korean “police action” wrenchingly evoke the realities of war.
Kreeger Museum

This relatively unknown museum houses Impressionist works to complement those at the Phillips, painters and sculptors from 1850 to the 1970s, and a collection of traditional works from Africa.
Kron Chocolatier

This store is famous for its molded chocolate items – bears, sports cars, even the US Capitol. They also sell greeting cards made of chocolate.
La Colline

A fine, unpretentious French restaurant. Try the terrine of foie gras or rack of lamb.
La Ferme

A French-American restaurant that makes imaginative use of ingredients, such as quail with Parmesan risotto. In an old farmhouse with wood beams.
Latham Hotel

Best known locally as the home of the top-rated Citronelle restaurant, this is a fine hotel in an excellent Georgetown location. Distinctive two-story carriage suites provide a gracious home base for visiting the area. The poolside patio overlooks the C&O Canal.
Laura Bush

A former librarian, the current First Lady has made universal literacy and funding of libraries a national goal.
Layout and Design

In 1790 George Washington selected Pierre Charles L’Enfant, a French engineer, to lay out the city. The plan was influenced by Versailles and the city of Paris.

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