Washington Dc Vacation Guide - A Brief History of Capitol Hill

The Capitol Hill is the biggest residential neighborhood in D.C. It is also one of the most densely populated areas in Washington. It is said to have been given the name Jenkins Heights/Hills by the renowned architect Pierre L'Enfant who laid out the plans that led to the Capitol Hill being built on the hill that it now stands.

During the American Civil War, a lot of construction took place in this area, which included but not limited to the construction of hospitals.

Wikipedia On The Capitol Hill

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitol_Hill

It is due to this very culturally rich historical background that makes Washington D.C a perfect choice for a good vacation destination. If you are traveling with your kids, it would make it all the more beneficial because they would be able to learn about their country's rich history, while at the same time experience some field trip fun. Some of the exciting places to go visit during your stay in Washington D.C are;

The U.S Capitol itself. It is one of the most architecturally praiseworthy buildings in the United States. For over 200 hundred years both the House of Representatives and the Senate have met here to form policies that have helped forge the greatness of the United States. It is not a surprise to know that this building, over the years has been renovated to suit the needs of different generations of leaders.

The Capitol Visitor Center is always open to the public all days of the year apart from Sunday and major public holidays, such as, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Inauguration Day and New Year's Day. In order to reduce security threats, there a couple of restricted items that you are not allowed to get in with, such as bottles, backpacks and many more. To know more on visiting the U.S Capitol visits their website.

U.S Capitol Visitor Center Official Website

http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/

The Lincoln National Memorial, which was built in honor of Abraham Lincoln. Built in the form of an ancient Greek temple the building houses a gigantic statue of the former president while seated down. It contains some of Lincoln's most famous speeches, such as, his second inaugural address and The Gettysburg Address. The Lincoln Memorial is also associated with Martin Luther's famous, 'I have a Dream' speech. It is a must-see site that you cannot afford to miss while in D.C.

The Lincoln Memorial

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_memorial

National Park Service Official Website

http://www.nps.gov/linc/index.htm