Travel Guide of Downtown in United States by Influencers and Travelers

Downtown is a neighborhood of Washington, D.C., as well as a colloquial name for the central business district in the northwest quadrant of the city.

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1 - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, officially the City of Las Vegas and often known simply as Vegas, is the 28th-most populated city in the United States, the most populated city in the state of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County.

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2 - National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery is a historic art museum located between 7th, 9th, F, and G Streets NW in Washington, D.C., in the United States. Founded in 1962 and opened to the public in 1968, it is part of the Smithsonian Institution. Its collections focus on images of famous Americans. The museum is housed in the historic Old Patent Office Building, as is the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

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3 - Tours & Sightseeing | Grand Canyon Tours from Las Vegas

Mother Nature did good when she created the Grand Canyon South Rim. First photographed by Timothy O'Sullivan in 1871, this epic geological wonder is a must-see, even if your own photos might never do it justice. Spend the day exploring, eat lunch, and drive over the Hoover Dam too!

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4 - Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle is a traffic circle, park, neighborhood and historic district in Northwest Washington, D.C. The Dupont Circle neighborhood is bounded approximately by 16th Street NW to the east, 22nd Street NW to the west, M Street NW to the south, and Florida Avenue NW to the north.

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5 - J. Edgar Hoover Building

The J. Edgar Hoover Building is a low-rise office building located at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., in the United States. It is the headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Planning for the building began in 1962, and a site was formally selected in January 1963.

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6 - Evening | Las Vegas City Tours

Explore the glittering streets of Sin City, soak up the neon whirlwind of Fremont Street and witness Las Vegas's famous sights by night! From grand casinos to a sparkling Eiffel Tower and one of the planet's most terrifying rollercoasters, Las Vegas at night is a feast for the senses. Journey through the neon jungle on this bus tour and see all the famous landmarks. You'll experience illuminated displays, mesmerizing visual effects on buildings, extravagant fountains and luxurious hotels.

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7 - Federal Triangle

The Federal Triangle is a triangular area in Washington, D.C. formed by 15th Street NW, Constitution Avenue NW, Pennsylvania Avenue NW, and E Street NW.

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8 - Old Post Office Pavilion

The Old Post Office, listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Old Post Office and Clock Tower, is located at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. in Washington, D.C.

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9 - Morning | The STRAT: SkyPod Observation Deck & Thrill Rides

The Tower at the STRAT ticket gets you the best views and thrill, the tallest freestanding observation tower in the US. Zoom up the building to the observation decks, and, if you're so inclined, opt for the thrill ride tickets to take advantage of the fairground atmosphere at the top. This mammoth skyscraper will show you Sin City like you've never seen it – unless you won big and happened to fly in on your private helicopter. Feel the desert breeze on the outdoor observation decks, or just watch the flickering lights, cabs, and casinos from inside. The sky-high rides include Big Shot, a catapult ride that fires you 160 feet into the air and X-Scream, a rollercoaster that threatens to shoot you over the edge. This is the ticket for thrill-seekers! If heights make you thirsty, treat yourself to a drink at 108 Drinks, the highest bar in Las Vegas.

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10 - Smithsonian American Art Museum

The Smithsonian American Art Museum is a museum in Washington, D.C., part of the Smithsonian Institution. Together with its branch museum, the Renwick Gallery, SAAM holds one of the world's largest and most inclusive collections of art, from the colonial period to the present, made in the United States.

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11 - Fremont Street

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12 - United States Capitol

The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol Building, is the home of the United States Congress and the seat of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government.

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13 - Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial is an American national memorial built to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. It is located on the western end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., across from the Washington Monument.

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14 - Washington Monument

The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, once commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and the first President of the United States.

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15 - Georgetown Waterfront Park

The Georgetown Waterfront Park is a national park completed in Washington, DC in the fall of 2011. Part of the Georgetown Historic District, the park stretches along the banks of the Potomac River from 31st Street, NW to the Key Bridge.

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16 - International Spy Museum

The International Spy Museum is a private non-profit museum dedicated to the tradecraft, history and contemporary role of espionage, featuring the largest collection of international espionage artifacts currently on public display.

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17 - National Gallery of Art

The National Gallery of Art, and its attached Sculpture Garden, is a national art museum in Washington, D.C., located on the National Mall, between 3rd and 9th Streets, at Constitution Avenue NW.

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18 - Tidal Basin

The Tidal Basin is a man-made reservoir located between the Potomac River and the Washington Channel in Washington, D.C. It is part of West Potomac Park near the National Mall and is a focal point of the National Cherry Blossom Festival held each spring.

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19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is a national memorial located in West Potomac Park next to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States.

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20 - Smithsonian Institution

The Smithsonian Institution, or simply the Smithsonian, is a group of museums and education and research centers, the largest such complex in the world, created by the U.S. government "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge".

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21 - Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a U.S. national memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring service members of the U.S. armed forces who served in the Vietnam War.

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22 - Arts District

The Arts District is a neighborhood on the eastern edge of Downtown Los Angeles, California in the United States. The city community planning boundaries are Alameda Street on the west which blends into Little Tokyo, First Street on the north, the Los Angeles River to the east, and Violet Street on the south.

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23 - Supreme Court of the United States

The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States. It has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all U.S. federal court cases, and over state court cases that involve a point of federal law.

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