District of Columbia Gardens & Parks, Historic Buildings + Landscape Pictures

• USA
• North America
• The World

National treasures, American history and international politics take center stage in the U.S. capital city. 

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip. 

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

One of the National Mall’s more austere pieces of architecture, the Jefferson Memorial pays homage to one of America’s greatest presidents and visionaries.

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

One of the National Mall’s more austere pieces of architecture, the Jefferson Memorial pays homage to one of America’s greatest presidents and visionaries.

Pay tribute to fallen heroes at a thought-provoking monument to those who lost their lives during the three- year Korean War.

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip. 

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

Walk into this living museum to be surrounded by natural environments. A visit to the garden provides analysis of varied plant habitats that make life possible.

Explore the streets of this affluent neighborhood to see architecturally impressive mansions, visit an attractive university campus and picnic in a wooded park.

Walk into this living museum to be surrounded by natural environments. A visit to the garden provides analysis of varied plant habitats that make life possible.

Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip. 

Explore the streets of this affluent neighborhood to see architecturally impressive mansions, visit an attractive university campus and picnic in a wooded park.

Dine at eclectic restaurants, browse independent boutiques, relax in leafy parks and watch a movie at an historic theater in this pretty residential neighborhood.

A memorial honoring over 400,000 military personnel who died in the war is a sobering place. Pay respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. 

Epic words, exceptional architecture, and an inspirational view combine in this stirring tribute to America’s 16th president.

A memorial honoring over 400,000 military personnel who died in the war is a sobering place. Pay respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.