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The Capitol’s design combines ancient tradition and New World innovation, perfectly invoking the spirit of US democracy.

The most elegant and familiar of all the world’s political residences, the White House has witnessed some of the most consequential decisions of modern history .

Reportedly the most visited museum in the world, and with good reason. The artifacts of one of mankind’s greatest quests – flight above and beyond Earth – are rendered even more impressive by the hangarlike architecture.

Cleverly combining the “America’s attic” approach with contemporary interpretive displays, this museum exhibits artifacts ranging from political campaign buttons to early locomotives.

The National Gallery’s vast collection makes it one of the greatest art museums in the world.

The breathtaking interior of the largest library in the world does full justice to its 120 million items, the work fills 530 miles (850 km) of shelves.

Ancient and modern come together in this “national house of prayer,” from the Gothic architecture to the Space Window.

Animals from across the world’s varied habitats can be seen and learned about at this internationally recognized leader in animal care, breeding of endangered species, and public education.

Four million people each year visit these rolling lawns studded with the headstones of America’s war dead. A moving and reflective experience.

George Washington’s estate and mansion is a perfect example of the gentleman-farmer roots of many of America’s founders.