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Chinatown, National Mall, President's Park and Library of Congress — Washington, D.C

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United States

District Of Columbia

Chinatown, National Mall, President's Park and Library of Congress — Washington, D.C

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Chinatown, National Mall, President's Park and Library of Congress — Washington, D.C

03:13

12.6km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 9, 2024

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Train Station

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1.79 km

Union Station, Washington, D.C.

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The Union Station in D.C. Beautiful, historical and well maintained, this station building has restaurants and shops. The architecture is impressive.

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2.61 km

U.S. 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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3.04 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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3.28 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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3.38 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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3.70 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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4.00 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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4.37 km

National Museum of the American Indian

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Opened in 2004, the museum extensively presents the 10,000-year history of the indigenous people of North America. The private collection of the New Yorker Gustav Heye provided the foundation. The …

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4.76 km

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

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The International Air and Space Museum has exhibits with aircrafts, spacecrafts, missiles, rockets, and any other flight-related artifacts you can imagine.
The International Air and Space Museum is open every …

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5.10 km

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

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Renowned museum of modern and contemporary art with a beautiful sculpture garden. Caution, only Donnersteg - Sunday open! (2022)

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5.37 km

Smithsonian Castle

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The Smithsonian Castle's construction was fininshed in 1855. And as visitors enter through the National Mall entrance they pass the crypt of James Smithson, who is the institution's founder.

It …

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5.86 km

National Museum of American History

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Somehow a little bit of everything here, I like the special museums better. I would call the Museum of the American way of Life. Nevertheless: The development of electrification or …

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6.11 km

National Museum of African American History and Culture

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The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum created for to preserve African American history and culture. This Museum is home to over 40,000 artifacts and was opened on September 24, 2016.

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6.55 km

Washington Monument

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Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president. 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C. Need a ticket to go inside.

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7.46 km

General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument

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General Sherman is often credited with inventing the modern, targeted use of the "scorched earth" strategy in war. He used them (very successfully) against the Southern States during the Civil …

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8.01 km

Washington White House

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White House - landmark and historic residence of the US President with guided tours for visitors.

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8.53 km

Decatur House

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The Decaturs' home was built between 1818 and 1819. It was the first private residence in the same neighborhood as the White House. Today, the Decatur House is owned by …

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9.29 km

Triangle Park (Q Street Park)

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Triangle Park is smaller than a basketball court but full of charm. It is also referred to as 'Q Street Park'. It is located across from the north entrance of …

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10.0 km

Chinatown Friendship Archway

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The longest free-standing ceremonial arch outside of China. The original funding from sister city Beijing was rejected by the mostly anti-communist residents. Nevertheless, the arch symbolizes the friendship between the two cities.

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12.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

1.40 km

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.23 km

2.42 km

1.15 km

832 m

Elevation

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Chinatown, National Mall, President's Park and Library of Congress — Washington, D.C

Union Station, Washington, D.C.

U.S. Capitol

Summerhouse (The Grotto)

Peace Monument

View on US Capitol

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial

Capitol Reflecting Pool

National Museum of the American Indian

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Smithsonian Castle

National Museum of American History

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Washington Monument

General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument

Washington White House

Decatur House

Triangle Park (Q Street Park)

Chinatown Friendship Archway

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