Choses à faire à mount-vernon

国家广场就是一大片草地，中间那条石子路走起来咯吱响。纪念碑在远处戳着，林肯堂在另一头蹲着。跑者喘着气从身边过，小孩追着鸽子跑。找个长椅坐下啃三明治，风把面包屑吹走。隔几步就有个博物馆，红砖灰墙排一排，也没心思全逛完。太阳快落山时，草坪上坐满人，看着天色一点点暗下去。

Do not miss visiting the US capitol. The building is amazing and the history it tells is a must do when visiting Washington DC. You can do a free tour where a guide is telling you a lot of facts about the building, the people who worked here and the ones who still work here. You can experience the history of the government of the United States here better then any where else.Secret tip: visit the capitol when the sun is down for a walk around the capitol garden.

La Maison Blanche n'est qu'un grand bâtiment blanc, sa pelouse d'un vert éclatant. Derrière la grille en fer, une foule de gens prend des photos ; des guides agitent de petits drapeaux et crient des instructions, tandis que les touristes se tordent le cou pour apercevoir quelque chose. Un enfant, juché sur les épaules de son père, montre une fenêtre du doigt et dit qu'il voit des gens, alors qu'en réalité il n'y a personne. À mi-chemin du tour, les grands arbres du jardin semblent plus vieux que le bâtiment lui-même. Un vieil homme se tient de l'autre côté de la rue, une pancarte à la main, mais personne ne lui prête attention. Au bout de dix minutes, j'ai mal au cou à cause du soleil, alors je fais demi-tour et je m'en vais. En me retournant, le bâtiment se dresse paisiblement sur la pelouse, exactement comme sur la carte postale.

The Lincoln Memorial is an iconic symbol of American history and a place of profound significance. Its majestic architecture, featuring the towering statue of Abraham Lincoln, commands respect and admiration. The solemnity of the Reflecting Pool, set against the backdrop of the Washington Monument and the Capitol, creates a breathtaking vista. Visitors are immersed in the spirit of freedom, equality, and unity, making it a must-visit destination. The memorial's role in commemorating one of America's greatest leaders and his enduring message of liberty and justice for all is truly inspiring.

My first Smithsonian experience. Two floors filled with various sections covering all about planes and space travel in the 20th century.

One of the most beautiful Natural History Museum. There are a lot to see.

i had the privilege of visiting the US Capitol in Washington DC back in 2019. the tour took us through the rotunda and crypt, as well as a history of the building. definitely highly recommended for anyone who visits DC!

建于1800年的国会图书馆（The Library of Congress），是世界上藏书量最大的图书馆（藏品超过1.62亿件），它把“知识”两个字，用大理石、黄金、彩绘玻璃和最深沉的历史底蕴，雕琢成了一件震撼人心的艺术品。我被深深震撼到了，真是一场视觉的盛宴啊！

It is a very pleasant experience to spend a couple of hours in this gallery. In fact, it’s not enough to visit it once (given the size of it, and it’s always free to visit!). I particularly enjoyed looking at the architecture of the newer part of this gallery (see photos). Also, the vibe is really good and perhaps it has something to do with the abundance of natural sunlight. Definitely recommended to plan a visit to this place!

This is a small memorial inside but packed with interesting items. Displays are rotated so you may see something new to you each time you go