Things to do in Washington - Washington
Attractions
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Rock Creek Park
Washington D.C.around summer time can be an average of 82 degrees which is
perfect weather to visit Rock Creek Park. Invigorating walks, forest views,
quiet lazy creeks will excite the senses of the out-door
adventurer. Offering the tourist an opportunity to sooth their
senses, no other place can compare with the fresh air and
aura of the open forest. Ranger led programs will take visitors on a
thrilling safari through the majestic forest, over bridges and under huge
canopies. After a day in the park, tourists can spend an
evening watching Shakespeare and listening to a concert at the Park's
Carter Barron Amphitheatre.
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President's Park
From Bosk to Bivouac, the President's Park has served for many creative
purposes. Playing the host to suffragettes, freedom riders, anti-war
protestors, and Easter, the White has served as a background
for these types of occasions. Providing open space while spending time
with history, President's Park includes lands surrounding the White Housed
composed of 82 acres of breathtaking scenery. Energetic lifestyles can be
saciated with two trails, one heading north and the other south. Tourists on
these trails get opportunity to learn about history that shaped our nation.
Activities include, signing of the declaration, signing of the constitution,
90th birthday of the National Park Service, walks through the park,
Neighborhood chats with rangers, and talks of the day about famous men.
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Korean War Veterans Memorial
Unlike the belief of a minority, freedom has a price to pay depicted here in
the nineteen scuptured soldiers at the Korean Memorial. Facing these
sculptures is a solid granite wall of images of soldiers that gave their
lives at Chosin Reservoir Campaign in the line of duty. These
elements are reminders of the cost of life defending freedom that bear
witness to patriotism, devotion, and courage of Korean veterans. The continuing
battle above the 38th parallel in Korea is evidence that at times aggression in
foreign lands does not pay.
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