George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and the commissioners of DC judged the competition. Jefferson submitted drawings for the White House design himself, but Irish architect James Hoban won the ...

Explore the landmarks of Washington State, from majestic mountains to stunning glaciers. Discover the natural beauty of 'The ...

While the District can’t hold a candle to “The City of Love,” there is romantic enlightenment to be found across its ...

landmarks become synonymous with a destination while also functioning as top attractions. Monuments, meanwhile, typically pay homage to figures or events. From the memorials dotting Washington, D ...

As the snow frosted city landmarks, they became particularly picturesque. I arrived in D.C. to photograph the snow less than an hour after sunrise Wednesday morning. I walked a loop on the Mall to ...

This 4,760-foot bridge connecting upper Manhattan’s Washington Heights to New Jersey is one of the most famous bridges in the United States. Completed and opened to traffic in October 1931 ...