The nation's capital offers endless attractions for visitors of all ages. The obvious places to visit are those of political importance--the U.S. Capitol, the White House and the Library of Congress. However, Washington, D.C. is almost as well-known for its fine museums, monuments and institutions. Choosing which of these to visit will come down to your personal preferences, but with the National Museum of Natural History, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Lincoln Memorial, just to mention a few, all visitors will find something of interest. For golfers, Washington, D.C. and the surrounding areas provide plenty of great courses within easy reach.
Congressional Country Club
When in Washington, D.C., take a visit to the nearby Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. If you are visiting the capital around the Fourth of July, be sure to acquire tickets to see the AT&T National, hosted annually at the club's Blue Golf Course by Tiger Woods. This course is also notable for winning "Golf" Magazine's Top 100 Holes in the World in 2000 and "Golfweek" magazine's America's Best Top 100 Classic Courses for 2006 among other prestigious awards.
Congressional Country Club
8500 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817-2699
(301) 469-2032
East Potomac Golf Course
To experience golf with views of Washington D.C.'s famous monuments, including the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial, visit East Potomac Golf Course. In addition to the challenging par 72, 18-hole Blue Course there is a nine-hole executive White Course with a par of 34 for those who want a quicker round. It also has the Red Course, a nine-hole par 3 course with holes averaging around 100 to 200 yards, perfect for playing with children, beginners and non-golfers. A 100 tee driving range provides ample room for practice.
East Potomac Golf Course
972 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20024-2002
United States
(202) 554-766
Capitol Hill
The grand architecture of Capitol Hill's marble building and columns are not to be missed on a visit to Washington, D.C. Stroll around the open spaces and see the U.S. Capitol, instantly recognized by its 180 ft. high rotunda; the U.S. Botanic Garden which contains thousands of plants; the Library of Congress housed in an Italian Renaissance building; and the U.S. Supreme Court, the highest court in the land.
The Mall
The Mall is a one-mile boulevard with the Washington Monument at its western end and the Capitol at its eastern end is one of the most recognizable streets in America. It is the location for Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and an annual Forth of July fireworks extravaganza. With the Smithsonian Museums along either side, the National Gallery of Art, National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of Natural History to explore, all visitors will have plenty of fascinating diversions.
About The Author
Joanne Lewis is a freelance writer who has written for newspapers since 2005. She is currently the editor of a weekly community newspaper in Los Angeles, Calif. Lewis holds a Bachelor of Science in politics from the University of Bristol, England.
