Capitol Hill

Washington DC

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May 16th 2007
From New Jersey we caught a train to the US capital of Washington DC. We spent three days here, walking what felt like 20 kms each day, seeing all of the sights as well as going through a number of the art galleries and museums (all of which were free which was a bonus). The city itself has many attractions and momuments, and we spent the first day and a half looking at these. They included th ... read more

North America » United States » District of Columbia » Washington

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more