Washington DC Photos
By Rachel Cooper, About.com Guide to Washington, DC
Washington, DC is a beautiful city with impressive architecture, diverse communities and lots of green space. Browse through our collection of photos of Washington, DC's most famous tourist attractions, landmarks, museums, festivals, neighborhoods and more.
Photos of the National Memorials
The National Memorials in Washington, DC are spectacular tributes to the famous American's who helped shape our country. They are also beautiful artistic sculptures. Explore these National Memorial photos and get a glimpse of these impressive national treasures.
- Lincoln Memorial
- FDR Memorial
- Jefferson Memorial
- U.S. Air Force Memorial
- Vietnam Memorial
- WWII Memorial
- Washington Monument
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Korean War Memorial
- Iwo Jima Memorial
- Theodore Roosevelt Island
- George Mason Memorial
- Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
- Pentagon Memorial
Photos of DC Events
Washington, DC hosts a wide variety of festivals and events throughout the year. See a selection of event photos and get a glimpse of the most popular events in the nation's capital.
- 2009 Presidential Inauguration
- A Capitol Fourth Concert
- Boo at the Zoo
- Capital Fringe Festival
- Chinese New Year Parade
- DC Caribbean Carnival
- Fourth of July Fireworks
- Fourth of July at Mount Vernon
- George Washington's Birthday Parade
- Mount Vernon's Wine Festival and Sunset Tours
- National Cherry Blossom Festival
- National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
- National Memorial Day Parade
- National Christmas Tree and the Pageant of Peace
- Rockville Antique Car Show
- Rolling Thunder
- Smithsonian Folklife Festival
- Smithsonian Kite Festival
- Washington Auto Show
- White House Easter Egg Roll
Photos of DC Museums
Washington, DC is home to world class museums, including everything from history to science to art and more. Browse a collection of photos of Washington, DC's most popular museums.
- Smithsonian Museums
- National Museum of American History
- National Air and Space Museum
- International Spy Museum
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Gallery of Art
- National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
- National Marine Corps Museum
- U.S. Botanic Gardens
- Mount Vernon
- Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
- Newseum
- National Building Museum
- Crime and Punishment Museum
- National Museum of Women in the Arts
- Gadsby's Tavern
Holiday Photos
Washington, DC celebrates its holidays throughout the year with style. Take a photo tour and remember your favorite holiday traditions.
- St. Patrick's Day Parade
- White House Easter Egg Roll
- DC Memorial Day Parade
- Fourth of July Photos
- Halloween at the White House
- DC Christmas Decorations
- National Christmas Tree and the Pageant of Peace
- Mormon Temple Festival of Lights
- Waterskiing Santa
- White House Christmas Decorations
- ZooLights
- Alexandria Boat Parade
- Mount Vernon Candlelight Tours
- ICE! Christmas at the Gaylord National Resort
Photos of DC Nature and Parks
The Washington, DC area has hundreds of beautiful parks and is a great place to enjoy scenery as well as a wide range of recreational activities. Many of the most popular tourist attractions are beautifully landscaped to show off the beauty of the nation's capital. These photos show the natural surroundings of some of the best places to visit in the Washington DC area.
- Cherry Blossoms on the Tidal Basin
- White House Gardens
- U.S. Botanic Garden
- Animals at the National Zoo
- Rock Creek Park
- Great Falls Park
- National Cathedral's Bishop Garden
- Fletcher's Boat House
- C & O Canal
- Capital Crescent Trail
- Wings of Fancy at Brookside Gardens
- Shenandoah National Park
- Fall Foliage Photos
- Sugarloaf Mountain
Photos of DC Neighborhoods
Washington, DC has a wide variety of vibrant neighborhoods that are fun to explore. Browse these photos and get a feel for the capital region's most visited neighborhoods.
Other Photos of DC
Take a photo tour through time and see what Washington, DC looked like during historic times, see inside the White House, the National Cathedral, the Washington Convention Center and other popular attractions.
