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The capital of United States and home to the famous Washington Post, Washington D.C has many important historical and cultural landmarks related to the American history.

Tip 1 - For those interested in knowing more on human achievements in air and space can visit the National Air and Space Museum. This museum has over 50,000 items related to the history of aerospace in the country.

Tip 2 - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum serves as a reminder to all those who deal in hate. It's a must visit to understand how hate has changed the course of history and how it impacts the human life.

Tip 3 - The Jefferson Memorial is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson the third U.S president and one of the founding fathers. Designed by Russell Pope this building has a neo classical flavor and was opened to public in 1943 after 4 years of construction. It has a giant 19foot status of Jefferson weighing close to 4 tons.

Tip 4 - The JF Kennedy Center for performing arts can also be visited by people who like to attend live events and watch fine entertainment. The JFK center is also serves as a center where works from prestigious institutions such as the Washington National Opera, Washington Ballet and American Film Institute are presented.

Tip 5 - People can also visit the National Postal Museum. Some of the permanent exhibits at the museum include World War 2 era postcards and communication between soldiers. The evolution of the postal services is also well documented in addition to the advancement and constant changes in postal sorting and transportation technology.
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Washington DC Train Station

Washington DC Train Stations are classified by the WMATA into five major routes of the city. The online status of each track is updated constantly in the website of WMATA. With over 90 stations in the city, the traveller feels no inconvenience in getting around. While some of the stations in the city center are usually packed, the stations on the outskirts are hollow. While train stations of busy places like L'Enfant Plaza cover up to 4 tracks, the less populous New Carrollton, DeanWood etc. are allotted a track each. To know about train stations in Washington DC, read through our articles.
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Washington DC Train Station Guide - The Amenities at and around Union Station

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Union Station is the grand traditional train station in Washington DC which is designed to be the entrance of the Washington City. It is one of the busiest and well known places in Washington DC. The Union Station was visited by 32 million people annually.

The Washington train station and the premier shopping mall serves as the best venue for world class exhibitions and international cultural events. The train terminal is served by Amtrak, MARC, and VRE commuter railroads.

There are several famous hotels serving the city near the Union station. You can find a cheap and discount hotels near the train station. The Hotel George in Washington, the Liaison Capitol Hill an Affinia hotel in Washington, Phoenix Park hotel in Washington, and Washington Plaza hotel in Washington are the popular hotels near the Union Train Station.

Union Station Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Station_%28Washington,_D.C.%29

Hotels near Union Station

http://www.hotelplanner.com/Hotels/3756-NEAR-Washington-Union-Station-Amtrak

Attractions near Washington Union Train Station

http://dc.about.com/od/shoppingmalls/a/Unionstation.htm

The amenities in the Union Station are cash sales vendor, Close to Local transit connections, designated stop for Amtrak cross honor train, retail stores, pay phones, ticket vending machines, and the platform of the station is ADA accessible. Parking of the union station is owned and operated by the Union station.

The shopping in Union station is amazing as you can get accessories, bath and body, books & records, Fashion for men & women, shoes and more. The kids' world is the best shopping place for the kids' gift items and accessories.

Union Train Station Amenities

http://www.vre.org/service/stations/WAS.htm

Union Station Shopping

http://www.unionstationdc.com/shopping.aspx
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