The most famous national landmarks blend our colorful history with beautiful or quirky aesthetics. 1. Built over the course of 36 years, the Washington Monument sits on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The obelisk is the tallest structure in town. 2. Between 1892 and 1954, New York City’s Ellis Island processed more …
The Byzantine workings of the federal government; the sound-bite-ready oratory of the well-groomed politician; the murky foreign policy pronouncements issued from Foggy Bottom: they all cause many Americans to cast a skeptical eye on anything that happens “inside the Beltway.” Washingtonians take it all in stride, though, reminding themselves that, after all, those responsible for …
Nature lovers will find much to explore at America’s colorful and diverse gardens and arboretums. 1. Denver Botanic Gardens and its two satellite locations offer a range of experiences for plant lovers, from alpine tundra at Mount Goliath to plants from around the globe at the York Street gardens. 2. The 446-acre U.S. National Arboretum …
