Aktivitäten in North

华盛顿纪念碑像根大铅笔戳在地上，白得晃眼。排队进去坐电梯，上去耳朵嗡嗡响。从窗口望出去，广场水池和林肯堂都缩成小方块。有个老太太指着远处说那是她住的州，其实啥也看不清。下来时脚有点软，绕底座一圈，石头颜色上下不一样，腰以上那段深些。草坪上有人躺平了晒太阳，风筝在天上飘飘悠悠的。

国会大厦建筑宏伟壮观，巨大的白色铸铁穹顶，顶端矗立着“自由女神”雕像。国会大厦是美国立法机构（参议院和众议院）的办公地，许多影响美国乃至世界的法律都在此诞生。参观大厦内部需要提前在官网预约，我们找到游客中心，安检非常严格，no liquid，保温杯里的热水只能全倒掉。进去之后先是在小影院里看一部10分钟左右的历史介绍，然后分组分发耳机，由讲解人员带领着参观。只见大厦内部到处都是华丽的装饰画、精美的浮雕和众多历史人物雕像，讲解人员热情地给游客介绍厅内陈设和人物故事，还参观了参议院和众议院会议大厅和议员办公室等。

白宫是一栋三层平顶的房子，因为外表面的墙体都刷成白色，所以叫白宫，这里是美国总统工作和生活的地方。想要进去参观，需要提前到大使馆去申请，但据说911袭击之后，就不再允许外国人参观了。我们去的时候就在外围隔着栅栏和草坪远远的看。

2017年9月21日来的。在国会山和华盛顿纪念碑之间，有一大块狭长的绿地，就是美国的国家广场，广场的四周有众多的国家级博物馆和纪念馆，每个场馆都非常有看头，单个地方都可以逛半天。如果时间不够，拍拍照也不错。这些建筑造型各异，拍照打卡都很出片。

The Penn Museum is a fascinating place to explore, with an impressive collection of artifacts from ancient cultures around the world. I especially enjoyed seeing the Egyptian exhibits and learning about the history behind the objects on display. There’s so much detail that you can easily spend a few hours here. A great stop in Philadelphia for anyone interested in archaeology, history, and ancient civilizations. 🏺✨

The Lincoln Memorial is an iconic symbol of American history and a place of profound significance. Its majestic architecture, featuring the towering statue of Abraham Lincoln, commands respect and admiration. The solemnity of the Reflecting Pool, set against the backdrop of the Washington Monument and the Capitol, creates a breathtaking vista. Visitors are immersed in the spirit of freedom, equality, and unity, making it a must-visit destination. The memorial's role in commemorating one of America's greatest leaders and his enduring message of liberty and justice for all is truly inspiring.

i had the privilege of visiting the US Capitol in Washington DC back in 2019. the tour took us through the rotunda and crypt, as well as a history of the building. definitely highly recommended for anyone who visits DC!

My first Smithsonian experience. Two floors filled with various sections covering all about planes and space travel in the 20th century.