What is Washington D.C. known for besides the White House?

The white house isn't that big a deal to most people. Capital Hill, where both houses of Congress sit, and the National Mall, which stretches from that building the Washington Monument, the Reflecting Pool, and the Lincoln Memorial and lined with various Smithsonian museums, is a much bigger draw, and more iconic. read more

The building continues to house various agencies that comprise the Executive Office of the President, such as the White House Office, the Office of the Vice President, the Office of Management and Budget, and the National Security Council. read more

White House, formerly known as the Executive Mansion (1810–1902), the official office and residence of the president of the United States at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. in Washington, D.C. The White House and its landscaped grounds occupy 18 acres (7.2 hectares). read more