In honor of President Obama, let’s look back and reminisce on the better times when he was still in office.
Ben and I took a trip to Washington DC back in September 2016 during Labor Day Weekend. He had never been to the Capitol before, and the last time I had visited was probably when I was in elementary school. 20 years later, everything looks pretty much the same – with the exception of smart phones and selfie sticks.
For any first-timer, here are some of the spots in the National Mall you’ll want to hit up:
United States Capitol – build started in 1793. Today, it’s the home of the US Congress and the legislative branch of the governmentLincoln Memorial – built in 1922, this statue honors the 16th president of the United States
Washington Monument – completed in 1888, this 554-feet tall monument honoring the first President of the United States is the world’s tallest stone structure, and the world’s tallest obelisk
White House – every Commander-in-Chief and his family since John Adams has called this place their home. And no, it’s not true that the President is home when the flag is raised. That’s just a myth
hi! my name is melanie! i started this blog back in 2014. how to be a traveler is a collection of my travel experiences. my motto is, ‘travel, eat, drink, explore, write, repeat.‘ this blog is a tool to help me remember all the places i’ve seen, but it’s also a tool to help you plan out the places you will discover. and so that you won’t make the same mistakes i made. think of me as your very own travel guinea pig. so hopefully, you can find at least one useful tip while reading my blog. i hope you enjoy reading this as much as i enjoy writing it for you.
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