Washington DC Photos
By Rachel Cooper, About.com Guide
- National Memorial Photos
- DC Festival and Event Photos
- Washington DC Museum Photos
- Photos of Historic Landmarks and Government Buildings
- Washington DC Holiday Photos
- Daytrip and Getaway Photos
- Washington DC Sports Photos
- DC Area Nature and Park Photos
- Washington DC Neighborhood Photos
- Rally and Protest Photos
- Other Photos of the Washington DC Area
National Memorial Photos
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
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Korean War Memorial
- Iwo Jima Memorial
- Theodore Roosevelt Island
- George Mason Memorial
- Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
- Pentagon Memorial
DC Festival and Event Photos
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
Washington DC Museum Photos
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 Museum of the American Indian
- 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
- Presidential Gallery at Madame Tussauds
Photos of Historic Landmarks and Government Buildings
Washington DC's historic buildings are beautiful and each have a unique history. Take a photo tour and see important landmarks, government buildings and other major sites in Washington DC.
- The White House
- U.S. Capitol Building
- Capitol Visitor Center
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Library of Congress
- Washington National Cathedral
- DC Landmarks at Night
- Ford's Theatre
- Washington DC Embassy Photos
- Mount Vernon Estate
- Old Stone House in Georgetown
- John F. Kennedy Center
Washington DC 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
- Santarchy DC
- Botanic Garden Christmas Display
- Gingerbread Houses Around the DC Area
Daytrip and Getaway Photos
See photos of getaway destinations near Washington, DC. Take a picture tour of places to visit in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
- Old Town Alexandria
- Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay
- Shenandoah National Park
- Colonial Williamsburg
- Historic Jamestown
- Ocean City, Maryland
- Deep Creek Lake
- Brandywine Valley
- City of Richmond
- Kings Dominion Amusement Park
- Historic Gettysburg
- Six Flags America
- Assateague Island
- Bethany Beach
- Virginia Beach
Washington DC Sports Photos
The Washington DC area has a variety of professional sports teams who play throughout the year. Here you'll find pictures of stadiums, athletes, sporting events and more.
- Washington Redskins Football Team
- Redskins Cheerleaders
- Washington Nationals Baseball Team
- Washington Nationals Racing Presidents
- Nationals Park - Washington's Baseball Stadium
DC Area Nature and Park Photos
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
- Snow in Washington DC
- Baby Animals and the National Zoo
- Brookside Gardens
Washington DC Neighborhood Photos
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.
Rally and Protest Photos
Many people visit Washington DC to exercise their freedom of speech and petition. See photos of rallies and protests held in the nation's capital.
- LGBT March on Washington
- Health Care Reform Rally
- Rolling Thunder - Memorial Day Rally
- 2005 Antiwar Protest
Other Photos of the Washington DC Area
See a variety of photos of the Washington DC area, including historic photos and major attractions around the region.