Every year 19 million tourists descend on Washington, DC, swarming the monuments and museums.
After government, tourism is a very important industry in DC.
Tourists have an uncanny sense for the best spots to take photos.
George Washington had to borrow money to go to his own inauguration. When he...READ ON
George Washington had to borrow money to go to his own inauguration. When he was elected President, there was a king in France, a czarina in Russia, an emperor in China, and a shogun in Japan. Only the office of President remains.
Tourists should be aware that DC is the fittest city in the U.S.
Tourists have their own fashion look and style.
Each summer tourist slurp at least 1.5 million ice cream "novelties" sold by...READ ON
Each summer tourist slurp at least 1.5 million ice cream "novelties" sold by roving peddlers on the Mall.
Tourists visit DC during the hottest time of the year.
The Washington Monument as it currently exists is actually a massive failure...READ ON
The Washington Monument as it currently exists is actually a massive failure in comparison to the ambitious original design, which had called for a series of columns and statues of George Washington and 30 other figures from the Revolutionary War. Only the tower itself, composed of Maryland marble, was completed due to budgetary reasons.
Long lines greet tourists everywhere.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans are overweight and almost one in three...READ ON
Nearly two-thirds of Americans are overweight and almost one in three Americans is obese, according to the federal government.
Abraham Lincoln's brother, half-brothers, and brothers-in-law fought in the...READ ON
Abraham Lincoln's brother, half-brothers, and brothers-in-law fought in the Confederate Army.
The word "Lobbyist" originates from President Grant's disdain for the...READ ON
The word "Lobbyist" originates from President Grant's disdain for the interest groups that "loitered in the Willard Hotel's lavish lobby." Here tourists visit the Supreme Court.
The Natural History Museum houses around 500 million specimens ranging from...READ ON
The Natural History Museum houses around 500 million specimens ranging from animals, fossils, gems, minerals, plants, rocks, cultural artifacts and meteorites.
Sixteen Smithsonian museums surround the Mall in DC.
More than 6,000 visitors stream into the White House each day.