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Library of Congress loop — Washington, D.C

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District Of Columbia

Library of Congress loop — Washington, D.C

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Library of Congress loop — Washington, D.C

01:06

4.27km

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 9, 2024

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423 m

United States Supreme Court

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With president-appointed judges for life, the US Supreme Court plays an important role in deciding, among other things, the constitutionality of new (and old) laws.

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752 m

United States Capitol

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The lesser-known east side of the Capitol. Here is the entrance to the underground visitor center and close to the headquarters of important institutions such as the National Library and the Supreme Court.

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1.19 km

Summerhouse (The Grotto)

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Not really a “house”, more of a roofless summer atrium with a small water feature in the middle and of course a great view of the Capitol building.

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1.46 km

Peace Monument

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The 44 foot (13.4 m) high white marble memorial was erected from 1877 to 1878 in commemoration of the naval deaths at sea during the American Civil War. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_Monument

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1.56 km

View on US Capitol

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Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States and a compact city on the Potomac River, bordering the states of Maryland and Virginia. It is characterized by imposing neo-classical …

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1.85 km

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial

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It is Ulysses S. Grant Memorial. Ulysses S. Grant was a successful Northern general in the Civil War, served as the nation's president and is responsible for the creation of the Justice Department to protect African Americans during Reconstruction.

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2.14 km

Capitol Reflecting Pool

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Capitol - Famous domed building housing the US Senate & House of Representatives, open for tours.

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2.18 km

View of the United States Capitol and Capitol Reflecting Pool

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Union Square includes the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial and the 6-acre Capitol Reflecting Pool and is located directly west of the United States Capitol Building.

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2.53 km

First Ladies Water Garden

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The First Ladies Water Garden is located in the United States Botanic Garden. It honors the contribution of the United States First Ladies.

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2.61 km

United States Botanic Garden

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The United States Botanic Garden in Washington DC is the oldest public garden in the United States. In 1820 George Washington was instrumental in establishing the Botanical Gardens on the National Mall in close proximity to the Capitol.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Botanic_Garden

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3.74 km

Library of Congress

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Largest library in the world. Admission is free, open Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the moment (2022) a "timed-entry pass" is necessary because of Covid, but this can be easily organized online.

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4.27 km

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281 m

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