Oct 16
History Was Not All Made In Gettysburg
Cats: Arts, History, Museums, Washington D.C.|Among the great sites to see in Washington D.C., just a couple of hours drive from Gettysburg, are:
- The White House - More than just the residence of the chief executive, The White House is an architectural symbol of power. It’s truly a magnificent image to behold.
- The Capitol Building - The building where Congress meets and laws are made. Every American should see it at least once in their lifetime.
- Thomas Jefferson Memorial - Few presidents have made contributions to our national character more powerful or worth of remembering that Thomas Jefferson.
- Abraham Lincoln Memorial - Easily the most memorable president for most people. His monument is as big as he was.
- The International Spy Museum - International espionage and intrigue comes to life in this museum.
- Arlington National Cemetery - More than 260,000 American lives lay buried in the national cemetery, a reminder that freedom isn’t free.
- Smithsonian Institution - The most famous museum in the world houses historical artifacts, world class art, and weeks of educational opportunities. You’ll have to make several trips to the Institution to take it all in.
- U.S. Botanical Gardens - If you’ve seen one botanical garden you’ve seen them all, right? Wrong. The U.S. Botanical Gardens are a super treat.
Washingtonton D.C., that nation’s capital is just a two hours drive from Gettysburg. Set aside one or two days of your vacation for a road trip.
