Last week I visited as many monuments as I could as well as the Library of Congress.
The Washington Monument is currently encased in scaffolding that has been decorated with some kind of blue netting. The monument itself is very impressive but I definitely think it probably looked better without the scaffolding.
The Jefferson is also amazing. It is located in the tidal basin so the surrounding area is beautiful. The monument itself is complete with stunning architecture, a statue of Jefferson himself, and inscriptions on the walls of a few of Jeffersons most famous speeches.
The Library of Congress was designed by a Frenchman and is so ornate and beautiful. The ceilings are inlaid with frescos, golden flowers, bright colors and crown molding. Also, the main reading room, which is not open to the public but can be viewed from an observatory deck, is gorgeous!
All of these are a must see! To view pictures follow my the following link to my flicker account:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/94159959@N07/
This weekend was filled with Museums. I went to three smithsonian museums, The Natural History Museum, American History Museum, and the Air and Space Museum.
The Natural History Museum is really cool! There are a lot of fascinating exhibits and specimens including breathtaking jewelry, dinosaur skeletons, a giant squid, and a butterfly atrium. While this museum is so interesting, it comes with a warning. If you do not believe in evolution you may have some difficulties at this museum because it is heavily evolution based. I personally am a Christian, meaning I have creationist views, so this museum posses some difficulties for me but I just have to look at everything from my personal perspectives and ignore the parts I do not agree with. Definitely doable and definitely worth checking out!
After the Natural History Museum I visited the American History Museum. This museum holds so many treasures and insight into the past of our country. You might choose not to visit this museum because you think history is boring but be assured, there is something at this museum for you and you will find it fascinating! There is everything from ships to electricity, cars, money, pop culture, the first ladies, presidents, African American culture and the History of the flag.
Finally I went to the Air and Space Museum. I thought this was going to be the most boring time in my life but I was completely wrong! This museum has some of the coolest things I have ever seen such as drones, satellites, afterburners of a space shuttle, planes, simulators, and a whole section of interactive "games" that teach you about physics. I was a little spoiled though because the person I went with is an engineer so he explained the intricacies of everything to me. This museum is fascinating, a learning experience, and simply fun to go to!
Finally, Sunday afternoon I went to the Point of View. A restaurant on top of a hotel a block from the White House. From my table I could see the White House, the Washington Monument, and the department of the Treasury. It was also really cool to see the tops of all the building because almost every one was flying an American flag on its roof. Besides an amazing view the food was delicious1 It is tapas style so you get to try a lot of things and share which is just fun!
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