The DC Traveler

When visiting Washington, DC, it’s typical to have your photo taken in front of some of DC’s most iconic locations, such as the Jefferson Memorial, and on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. But here’s a few locations that offer a slightly different, yet memorable perspective of Washington, DC, (in no particular order).
1. Get in the front of the depression-era Bread Line at the FDR Memorial for a great photo op.
 
2. Pose for a Springtime photo overlooking the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument from the tulip beds next to the Iwo Jima Memorial. The location is actually in front …read more

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Last month, during a ceremony which included speeches by President Bush and Donald Rumsfeld, a new monument was unveiled just across the Potomac River from Washington DC – the new U.S. Air Force Memorial.  
The new 270 foot stainless steel memorial honors the millions of men and women who have served in the U.S. Air Force and its predecessor organizations, such as the Army Air Corps and Army Air Force, as well as to the 54,000 service personnel who have been killed in action. 
Located adjacent to Arlington Cemetery, it overlooks Washington DC, the Potomac River and the Pentagon. It’s clearly visible …read more

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Let’s try something easy on The DC Traveler – a Top Ten list of tourist sites to see when visiting Washington, DC.  Whether you’re a first time visitor to DC or have lived here all your life, it’s always fun to visit or revisit some of the District’s top tourist attractions.
So if you only have one or two days in the Washington DC area for sightseeing, I think this list covers the most popular sites to visit.
I’ll post detailed articles on all of these must-see icons and sites in the coming weeks, but here’s my Top Ten DC Must-See Attractions …read more

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