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Places Michael Glass Wants to Go
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Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
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National Academy of Sciences
For 60 years, the academy had no permanent location until members voted Washington D.C. as its forever home.
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Bare-Chested George Washington
Perhaps the most scandalous statue of America's first president.
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The Big Chair
A super-sized promotional trick that is now a D.C. landmark.
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National Archives Vault
An atomic bomb-proof strongbox protects the U.S. Constitution from terrorists and thieves.
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Florida Avenue Grill
The world's oldest soul food restaurant is also one of its best.
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Washington Monument Marble Stripe
Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.
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Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
A gorgeous mural outside a beloved D.C. restaurant pays homage to famous Black Americans.
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Treasury Department Cash Vault
Where the U.S. government kept its actual treasure, before Fort Knox.
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Smithsonian Sushi Collection
Seemingly unremarkable items like empty sushi trays, chef hats, and freshness stickers are being preserved so future generations can look back on this beloved cultural import.
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The Mutilated Currency Division
An obscure public service from the U.S. government that redeems burnt, moldy, and soiled old greenbacks.
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Library of Congress Card Catalog
A nostalgic bibliographic gem.
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Renwick Gallery
The first purpose-built art gallery in the United States is once again open as a center of craft arts.
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Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe
A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.
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Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Largest Roman Catholic church in North America.
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Sergeant Stubby
The most decorated dog of World War I is preserved in the Smithsonian.
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Inside the Capitol Dome
The walls of the iconic dome are hollow and have a secret stairway.
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The Cuban Embassy's Hemingway Bar
When it opened during the final years of the embargo, all the drinks and cigars were free.
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Maine Avenue Fish Market
The oldest continuously operating fish market in the United States.
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Peacock Room
This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.
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Summerhouse
A hidden gem on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
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Secret Entrance to the White House
The winding route passes through an enclosed alleyway, two tunnels, and leads to the White House basement.
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The Sun Building
This nine-story building is the oldest standing skyscraper in D.C.
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Baptist Alley
This unassuming passageway played a key role in one of the most important events in U.S. history.
