Winter in Washington: National Erection, Spies and Oprah Winfrey

American lovers? This is for you: A short winter visit to Washington, model 2020, will also cause you to replace the stripe you may have died on the town with a golden star, just as if you went to bed with Donald, but you woke up with Melania. Amir Zimmer has returned too

Winter in Washington: National Erection, Spies and Oprah Winfrey

Israelis, welcome to the United States of Great America, the stronghold of free people, the mosaic of cultures on the northern continent: On one side the Big Apple and the busy New York, on the other end the City of Angels and Illusions Los Angeles, in between you can experience the sin roulette Las Vegas, work on a tan The bikini line in fiery Miami, swallowing a steak sandwich in Philadelphia and documenting breathtaking nature at the Grand Canyon, along with wild views in states like Utah or Maine. But how about the capital, Washington DC?

United Airlines launches direct flight between Tel Aviv and Washington DC

Forget about the sleepy image. Washington DC (Photo: Amir Zimmer)

Washington DC, United States, America (Photo: Amir Zimmer, Walla System! NEWS)

Considered the stronghold of democracy and the backdrop of American politics, Donald Trump's current home - the location in which the world's greatest power makes decisions that affect the entire world - has a pretty ... boring image. Because who wants to visit between the lobbyist offices and law committee hearings, to another lounge where a senator is sitting in a crowded conversation with a personal assistant of the Kentucky State Representative at the Bella Bella office, yawns, and so on? Most gray, blue, white, red.

Forget about the sleepy image of the capital of unlimited possibilities, whether on a family visit, a stopover on the West Coast or as part of a cross-country trip - prepare yourself for a few days of recreation between buildings that you just saw on screen, parks designed alongside experiential museums, Centuries of history combined with shopping and gourmet. Americanophiles, a short winter visit to Washington Model 2020, will also make you replace the stripe you may have died on the town with a golden star, as if you went to bed with Donald, but you woke up with Melania.

Washington Monument (Photo: Amir Zimmer)

Washington DC (Photo: Amir Zimmer, Walla System! NEWS)

View from Washington Monument (Photo: Amir Zimmer)

Washington DC (Photo: Amir Zimmer, Walla System! NEWS)

National erection in the form of an obelisk

Let's start with the obvious, no way for you to reach the US capital, without looking closely (as far as possible) at the White House - where Trump dyes his hair every few weeks and pulls the strings of the world in recent years - or snapshots against some of the mesmerizing historic structures That teach about American history and are within walking distance of each other, including the Lincoln Monument and opposite the Reflection Pool, the Vietnam and Korea War Memorial, or the magnificent World War II mark. Among the wide parks, is also the Washington Monument: a national erection in the shape of an obelisk that is the tallest building in the city , So climbing to its upper floor allows you to observe A breathtaking 360-degree view of everything in town, architecture lovers will marvel at the size of the Pentagon or the Library of Congress, and politics enthusiasts can pop in to visit Capitol Hill, the beautiful dome of the 1800s, which also allows for a tour of its history-rich rooms and statues.

But the big attraction of DC? The Mall Avenue, in the heart of the city, which centers on one location not only some of America's important government buildings, but also various museums (run by the Smithsonian Institute) that are perfect for visiting for the whole family, as well as for individual travelers. It's cold outside, but the National Air and Space Museum (including real-sized spaceships!) Or the Natural History Museum (kids, who wants to see dinosaur bones?) Will warm the youngsters who enjoy it more than they do at school, while the National Art Gallery and the sculpture garden will satisfy their hunger. Of Hart enthusiasts. All are located on one avenue, meters away from each other, entrance to them is free of charge for a single cent, so you can walk between each other comfortably and comfortably for a full day.

Avenue opposite (Photo: Amir Zimmer)

Washington DC (Photo: Amir Zimmer, Walla System! NEWS)

Lincoln Memorial Reflection Pool (Photo: ShutterStock)

Lincoln Washington Reflection Pool (Photo: ShutterStock)

Aside from the US Museum of the Great Holocaust and the Presidential Portrait Gallery, there are two relatively new ones that really should not be missed: The National Museum of African American History and Culture will teach you in a few hours an important lesson in the history of the black community in the United States, from slavery and racism through the foundation stones of the From the last century to Oprah Winfrey and President Obama, so you will come off smarter and more inspiring.

Equally exciting is the International Spy Museum, which experientially demonstrates everything you thought about James Bond and did not believe it existed in reality, as visitors become sophisticated spies for a few hours - and learn how to crack a complex ancient code alongside modern tricks by the Israeli institution, in a way tailored to the childs But also to their grandmother, who wants to escape the cold during the winter or the heat wave during the great months of freedom.

Capitol Hill (Photo: Amir Zimmer)

Washington DC (Photo: Amir Zimmer, Walla System! NEWS)

Capitol Dome Ceiling (Photo: Amir Zimmer)

Washington DC (Photo: Amir Zimmer, Walla System! NEWS)

Art or die. Capitol building tour (Photo: Amir Zimmer)

Washington DC (Photo: Amir Zimmer, Walla System! NEWS)

The hipster alley at Bibi's hotel corner

You said America, you said shopping, didn't you? Obviously, the state city is also full of points where you can cash out $ 100 bills. Leaving you from the malls (or the Union Station train station, a sort of shopping center by itself), a short ride to the bottom (the super efficient and convenient) will take you to the main street of the historic Georgetown neighborhood that is dear to the young. Who said the political capital was dried up? Among trendy cafes in colorful low-rise buildings that characterize Georgetown, for a long promenade on the Potomac River, there are dozens of fashion brands outlets that everyone loves in the closet. Just like every major American city, Washington also has a small Chinatown that includes Eastern-style stores and cheap basil, while those who come to the DC Wharf will discover the oldest open-air fish and seafood market in the United States. , Alongside a host of restaurants (such as the excellent Mexican "Mi Vida") that serve up what they have been waiting for that day.

You can visit CityCenterDC stores, but the cool ones know that one of the most intriguing locations in the city is the sexy Blagden Alley, once the residential area of ​​African-American workers, which has become a corner that only the most local hipsters come to, mostly to sit in bars between street paintings For the trendiest restaurants in town, where you can sample a cocktail against graffiti.

Still disappointed you didn't meet people in suits? Go for a drink at the historic Willard Intercontinental Washington, DC iconic bar, located two minutes from the White House and housed among its luxurious suites over the past 200 years, presidents, businessmen and high-ranking guests (including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who resided Instead of several times) and luxury enthusiast guests. True, Martin Luther King came out of the hotel for a protest march that ended his famous "I have a dream" speech, but even if you didn't choose to sleep there, you could settle for the eye-watering lobby, ballroom, or drink at the hotel's oval bar - "Round Robin" , Where political deals are made once a week.

Kind to the young. Georgetown neighborhood (Photo: Amir Zimmer)

Washington DC (Photo: Amir Zimmer, Walla System! NEWS)

Georgetown neighborhood (Photo: Amir Zimmer)

Washington DC (Photo: Amir Zimmer, Walla System! NEWS)

The closest point to the North Pole in Central America

Just like the work on a bill, are there some who like to plan ahead? So if you want to spend some time at DC during the next Christmas (or Chanukah) period - you can also explore some of the city's special attractions, ones that can get you into the Santa Claus atmosphere and its little assistants. The city is not only exaggerated as of late November, even before Chanukah runs the Christmas Market in Downtown Washington, which features 150 stands of gifts, arts and food, live bands performing and some exciting spots for photo shoots with ornate elk.

But tired of Chanukah Hasmoneans and want to reach the North Pole branch in central Washington, they can purchase a ticket to the "Enchant Christmas" complex: the urban baseball field, which for a few weeks turns into an overgrown center full of giant trees, where you can slip on ice, get lost in glitter mazes Huge in size and dangling holiday cakes all designed in the spirit of the Krismas, against the backdrop of the bells. It's no laugh, even big kids, their cousins ​​and zooties will enjoy it just as much.

"Magical Christmas" compound (Photo: Amir Zomer)

Washington DC (Photo: Amir Zimmer, Walla System! NEWS)

Amir Zimmer at Willard Intercontinental, Washington (Photo: Amir Zimmer)

Washington DC (Photo: Amir Zimmer, Walla System! NEWS)

Fly for yourself, high

If there is more business than Pleasure in Washington, there is a solution for Israelis who are also flying for a quick visit to DC: United States, the United States, last year launched the only direct flights between Ben Gurion Airport and Washington Dulles Airport, which is about half an hour away More or less the center of political affairs - those who fly themselves and aren't afraid to spend a little more money - can transfer the flight, which leaves late at night (here) and lands in the morning (there) - in the "Polaris" business class (including a fold-out bed Privacy, big screen, alcohol and upgraded meals) or the Premium plus (extra leg room, Someone?), Get refreshed for the day of the meeting and return home on the same flight that evening, others can continue from the mainland airport to another destination on a shorter flight than they would from New York, for example, some pleasant, so impressive.

The writer was a guest of United Company in Washington DC

Hi Obama. Presidential Portrait Gallery (Photo: Amir Zimmer)

Washington DC (Photo: Amir Zimmer, Walla System! NEWS)

Museum of Natural History in Washington (Photo: Amir Zimmer)

Washington DC (Photo: Amir Zimmer, Walla System! NEWS)

Spaceships at the National Space and Aviation Museum (Photo: Amir Zimmer)

Washington DC (Photo: Amir Zimmer, Walla System! NEWS)

Chinatown district in Washington (Photo: Amir Zimmer)

Washington DC (Photo: Amir Zimmer, Walla System! NEWS)

White House (Photo: Amir Zimmer)

Washington DC (Photo: Amir Zimmer, Walla System! NEWS)

God Bless America (Photo: Amir Zimmer)

Washington DC (Photo: Amir Zimmer, Walla System! NEWS)