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Please note.. Anywhere you see a state name, followed by the word Super Site you will find at least a page full of links to super sites we have personally visited and hand picked for your rapid navigation. With your help Tonto, we'll someday have ALL the states here followed by the word Super Sites because we'll be filling up those pages with links to more super sites.  Won't we Tonto?

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Alabama Super Site  
PREAMBLE: 
We, the people of the State of Alabama, in order to establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution and form of government for the State of Alabama:
State Legislature 

Alaska Super Site  
PREAMBLE:  We the people of Alaska, grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land, in order to secure and transmit to succeeding generations our heritage of political, civil, and religious liberty within the Union of States, do ordain and establish this constitution for the State of Alaska.

Arkansas Super Site  
PREAMBLE:  We, the People of the State of Arkansas, grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government; for our civil and religious liberty; and desiring to perpetuate its blessings, and secure the same to our selves and posterity; do ordain and establish this Constitution.

Arizona Super Site   
PREAMBLE:  We, the people of the State of Wyoming, grateful to God for our civil, political and religious liberties, and desiring to secure them to our selves and perpetuate them to our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution.

California Super Site  
PREAMBLE:  We, the People of the State of California, grateful to Almighty God for our
freedom, in order to secure and perpetuate its blessings, do establish this
Constitution.

Canada... With treaties shaping up like they are we might as well call it a state before it happens to us.

Connecticut State Tourism  
State Site for Connecticut
  
Mystic River Connecticut  
Are you looking for a great vacation getaway, or just a spot to spend a day with your family enjoying the natural and historical wonders of Connecticut? Then, look no further. The diversity and splendor of Connecticut’s state parks and forests offers everything you are looking for, and more.
PREAMBLE:  The People of Connecticut acknowledging with gratitude, the good providence of God, in having permitted them to enjoy a free government; do, in order more effectually to define, secure, and perpetuate the liberties, rights and privileges which they have derived from their ancestors; hereby, after a careful consideration and revision, ordain and establish the following constitution and form of civil government.

Colorado Super Site  
PREAMBLE:  We, the people of Colorado, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, in order to form a more independent and perfect government; establish justice; insure tranquility; provide for the common defense; promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the "State of Colorado".

Delaware Super Site  
PREAMBLE:  Through Divine Goodness all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences.

District of Columbia Tourism   
District of Columbia Government
 

 

Florida Super Site  
PREAMBLE:  We, the people of the State of Florida, being grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, in order to secure its benefits, perfect our government, insure domestic tranquility, maintain public order, and guarantee equal civil and political rights to all, do ordain and establish this constitution.

Georgia Tourism  
G
eorgia Government
  
PREAMBLE:  To perpetuate the principles of free government, insure justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen and of the family, and transmit to posterity the enjoyment of liberty, we the people of Georgia, relying upon the protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution.

Our Georgia  

As Georgia’s forests turn into blankets of color, it seems that everyone is searching for the perfect mountain path. While nearly every state park in Georgia features beautiful trails, some are particularly scenic during autumn.

Atlanta is a city full of entertaining and exciting activities.  visitors may choose to spend a day at one of Atlanta's golf resorts or day spas, browse through the Southeast's finest shopping malls or visit one of the many historical and family attractions.  Evenings may be spent dinning in any of Atlanta's fine friendly restaurants and after that spend the remainder of the evening at one of Atlanta's many night spots.

Hawaii Department of Tourism    
Preview Hawaii 
PREAMBLE:  We, the people of Hawaii, grateful for Divine Guidance, and mindful of our Hawaiian heritage and uniqueness as an island State, dedicate our efforts to fulfill the philosophy decreed by the Hawaii State motto, "Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono."
We reserve the right to control our destiny, to nurture the integrity of our people and culture, and to preserve the quality of life that we desire.
We reaffirm our belief in a government of the people, by the people and for the people, and with an understanding and compassionate heart toward all the peoples of the earth, do hereby ordain and establish this constitution for the State of Hawaii. [Am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]

State Site for Hawaii  
Hawaii State Parks 
Blue Hawaii 

Idaho Department of Tourism and Transport  
State of Idaho   
Idaho State Parks  

We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and promote our common welfare do establish this Constitution.

Illinois Super Site 
PREAMBLE:  We, the People of the State of Illinois - grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He has permitted us to enjoy and seeking His blessing upon our endeavors - in order to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the people; maintain a representative and orderly government; eliminate poverty and inequality; assure legal, social and economic justice; provide opportunity for the fullest development of the individual; insure domestic tranquility; provide for the common defense; and secure the blessings of freedom and liberty to ourselves and our posterity - do ordain and establish this Constitution for the State of Illinois. 

Indiana Super Site  
PREAMBLE:  TO THE END, that justice be established, public order maintained, and liberty perpetuated; WE, the People of the State of Indiana, grateful to ALMIGHTY GOD for the free exercise of the right to choose our own form of government, do ordain this Constitution.

Iowa State  
Travel Iowa  
Iowa State Parks  
Humboldt  
PREAMBLE:  WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF IOWA, grateful to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuance of those blessings, do ordain and establish a free and independent government, by the name of the STATE OF IOWA, the boundaries whereof shall be as follows:

Kansas Super Site  
The Fountains of Kansas City 
PREAMBLE:  We, the people of Kansas, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges, in order to insure the full enjoyment of our rights as American citizens, do ordain and establish this constitution of the state of Kansas, with the following boundaries, to wit: Beginning at a point on the western boundary of the state of Missouri, where the thirty-seventh parallel of north latitude crosses the same; thence running west on said parallel to the twenty-fifth meridian of longitude west from Washington; thence north on said meridian to the fortieth parallel of north latitude; thence east on said parallel to the western boundary of the state of Missouri; thence south with the western boundary of said state to the place of beginning.

Kentucky State  
Kentucky Tourism  

Kentucky is home to some of the most beautiful scenery and most interesting historical sites in the country. Our state park system includes 49 parks and one interstate park with facilities for meetings and conferences, fine accommodations, camping, golf, recreation and sports, education and much more
PREAMBLE:  We, the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy, and invoking the continuance of these blessings, do ordain and establish this Constitution.

State of Louisiana  
Louisiana  

Louisiana State Parks  
Farmerville  

PREAMBLE:  We, the people of Louisiana, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political, economic, and religious liberties we enjoy, and desiring to protect individual rights to life, liberty, and property; afford opportunity for the fullest development of the individual; assure equality of rights; promote the health, safety, education, and welfare of the people; maintain a representative and orderly government; ensure domestic tranquility; provide for the common defense; and secure the blessings of freedom and justice to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution.

State of Maine  
The Official Maine Department of Tourism  If you're looking for a great summer getaway, then come to Maine. Throughout our eight regions you'll find something for everyone. Experience outdoor adventures like camping, hiking, kayaking, biking and rafting. Go antiquing in charming villages. Visit famous lighthouses on the rocky seaside cliffs. Encounter amazing wildlife including whales, puffins and the mighty moose. Immerse yourself in Maine's unique culture at one of the season's many festivals and fairs. And of course, enjoy lobster the Maine way - fresh from the ocean. The possibilities are endless, but there's only one place to go - Maine.

Welcome! Chances are you are at your home or your office. Wouldn't you rather be out boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, or sailing in a Maine state park? 
Camden, Rockport, Lincolnville Maine  

The Maine:  MAINE   MAINE ARCHIVE   MAINE LINKS  

PREAMBLE:  We the people of Maine, in order to establish justice, insure tranquility, provide for our mutual defense, promote our common welfare, and secure to ourselves and our posterity the blessings of liberty, acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity, so favorable to the design; and, imploring God's aid and direction in its accomplishment, do agree to form ourselves into a free and independent State, by the style and title of the State of Maine and do ordain and establish the following Constitution for the government of the same.

State of Maryland  
Maryland  

Maryland's State Parks and Forests   
While visiting Baltimore
you'll never go hungry for quality food or shopping. Baltimore  offers lots of great restaurants that will please anyone's appetite ranging from Seafood to Mexican to Oriental. And the shopping is unlimited. There are lots of great places to shop.  You'll find malls, outlets, collector's shops, specialty shops, antique shops, boutiques, high-end shops, low-end shops and the list keeps going, so whether you are looking for something uniquely Baltimore or just an everyday item, we are sure you will find it here.

PREAMBLE:  We, the People of the State of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty, and taking into our serious consideration the best means of establishing a good Constitution in this State for the sure foundation and more permanent security thereof, declare:

Massachusetts Super Site   

PREAMBLE:  The end of the institution, maintenance, and administration of government, is to secure the existence of the body politic, to protect it, and to furnish the individuals who compose it with the power of enjoying in safety and tranquillity their natural rights, and the blessings of life: and whenever these great objects are not obtained, the people have a right to alter the government, and to take measures necessary for their safety, prosperity and happiness.

The body politic is formed by a voluntary association of individuals: it is a social compact, by which the whole people covenants with each citizen, and each citizen with the whole people, that all shall be governed by certain laws for the common good. It is the duty of the people, therefore, in framing a constitution of government, to provide for an equitable mode of making laws, as well as for an impartial interpretation, and a faithful execution of them; that every man may, at all times, find his security in them.

We, therefore, the people of Massachusetts, acknowledging, with grateful hearts, the goodness of the great Legislator of the universe, in affording us, in the course of His providence, an opportunity, deliberately and peaceably, without fraud, violence or surprise, of entering into an original, explicit, and solemn compact with each other; and of forming a new constitution of civil government, for ourselves and posterity; and devoutly imploring His direction in so interesting a design, do agree upon, ordain and establish the following Declaration of Rights, and Frame of Government, as the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Michigan Super Site

Minnesota  
State of Minnesota  
Minnesota State Parks  

“Land of 1000 Lakes” is the nickname of Minnesota. It is nestled up near the Canadian boarder and represents some of the best sightseeing and vacation fun in this country.

The twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are nestled into the Minnesota landscape, producing one of the most diverse and sophisticated city experiences in all of America.

  • The classic situation comedy The Mary Tyler Moore Show had its fictional location occurring in Minneapolis. The scenes of snow falling and the way people cope with such a climate became a subplot for that show.

  • The wonderful radio variety show A Prairie Home Companion originated and is still often broadcast from St. Paul, Minnesota. This wonderful, one of a kind show often gives loving lampoon the quirks of the Scandinavian and Lutheran cultures that are well ensconced in Minnesota life.

  • Minnesota is the only state to ever elect a professional wrestler, Jessie Ventura as governor. And he did a pretty good job.

  • The exciting rock musician Prince is a product of the Minneapolis music culture.

Ice fishing is a Minnesota specialty and one you may want to book a guide to enjoy first hand. There is nothing like sitting in a heated shack out in the middle of a frozen over lake and fishing through a hole to bring up a big catch for making a memory that you will be telling people about for years to come.

Then when you head into town, be sure to be in Minnesota when Minneapolis holds their annual Ice Festival. The entire city turns out to admire magnificent ice sculptures that talented artists create right there in the middle of the city. But any statue they make will pale when you watch with wonder as the workman in Minnesota construct the mammoth Ice Palace that you can wander through just like a castle in old Europe. You will marvel as that Ice Palace actually can be heated and people can book rooms and stay over in it once the wizards that make this marvel happen do their stuff. And to think, if you come back in six months, that amazing structure will melt away like yesterday's ice cream cone.

Amid the prairie grasses of Minnesota are islands of uncovered rock, where American Indians left carvings —petroglyphs— humans, deer, elk, buffalo, turtles, thunderbirds, atlatls and arrows. They tell a story that spans 5,000 years. The glyphs served many functions, including recording important events, depicting sacred ceremonies, and emphasizing the importance of animals and hunting. The petroglyphs' carvers struck chisels of hard stone or antler with hammerstones.

PREAMBLE:  We, the people of the state of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings and secure the same to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution.

Mississippi Super Site  
PREAMBLE:  We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking his blessing on our work, do ordain and establish this constitution.

Missouri Super Site  
PREAMBLE:  We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness, do establish this Constitution for the better government of the State.

Visit Montana  
State of Montana  
Welcome to Montana's State Park web page where there are 42 ways to explore Big Sky Country! Click on "Plan A Visit" to find maps of State Parks, campgrounds, visitor centers, lake and river access sites, RV dump stations, travel directions and special accommodations.

Big Sky Montana  

PREAMBLE:  We the people of Montana grateful to God for the quiet beauty of our state, the grandeur of our mountains, the vastness of our rolling plains, and desiring to improve the quality of life, equality of opportunity and to secure the blessings of liberty for this and future generations do ordain and establish this constitution.

Visit Nebraska  
State of Nebraska    
PREAMBLE:  We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, do ordain and establish the following declaration of rights and frame of government, as the Constitution of the State of Nebraska.

Nevada Super Site  
PREAMBLE:  We the people of the State of Nevada Grateful to Almighty God for our freedom in order to secure its blessings, insure domestic tranquility, and form a more perfect Government, do establish this Constitution.

New Hampshire Super Site
New Hampshire Constitution:  Section V. Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship GOD according to the dictates of his own conscience, and reason; and no subject shall be hurt, molested, or restrained in his person, liberty or estate for worshipping GOD, in the manner and season most agreeable to the dictates of his own conscience, or for his religious profession, sentiments or persuasion; provided he doth not disturb the public peace, or disturb others, in their religious worship.
Be sure to read ART. X. Government being instituted for the common benefit; protection, and security of the whole community, and not for the private interest or emolument of any one man, family, or class of men; therefore, whenever the ends of government are perverted and public liberty manifestly endangered , and all other means of redress are ineffectual, the people of right ought and may to reform the old, or establish a new government. The doctrine of non-resistance against arbitrary power and oppression is absurd, slavish, and destructive of the good and happiness of mankind.

New Jersey   
PREAMBLE:  We, the people of the State of New Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing upon our endeavors to secure and transmit the same unimpaired to succeeding generations, do ordain and establish this Constitution.

New Mexico Super Site  
PREAMBLE:  We, the people of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty, in order to secure the advantages of a state government, do ordain and establish this Consti-tution.

New York Super Site  
Slavery was legal in New York until 1827.  History teachers love to point out there were more slave owners in New York than there were in all the South.
PREAMBLE:  WE, THE PEOPLE of the State of New York, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings, DO ESTABLISH THIS CONSTITUTION.

Visit North Carolina  
State of North Carolina  
Welcome to North Carolina state parks. The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation website provides information about and services of the state parks system and related division programs.

PREAMBLE:  We, the people of the State of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for the preservation of the American Union and the existence of our civil, political and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those blessings to us and our posterity, do, for the more certain security thereof and for the better government of this State, ordain and establish this Constitution.

North Dakota Tourism 
Discover North Dakota   
North Dakota Parks   
PREAMBLE:  We, the people of North Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain and establish this constitution.

We, the American Indian Students of the University of North Dakota do hereby declare this constitution to be the lawful governing document of this organization. May this document serve in guiding us in preserving our culture and traditions, and to realize and promote the concepts of education and the spirit of progress as handed down by our ancestors to assist us on our academic journey.

Ohio Tourism
State of Ohio  
Ohio State Parks  
Active Dayton 
  
Christmas in Zoar Ohio:  Join us for a very special Christmas in Zoar. Take a step back in time and kick off the Christmas season as Zoar is once again transformed into a Winter Wonderland.  Speaking of Christmas, Click HERE to celebrate Christmas almost any day of the year.

PREAMBLE:  We, the people of the State of Ohio, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and promote our common welfare, do establish this Constitution.


Oklahoma Super Site
  

The people inhabiting the State do agree and declare that they forever disclaim all right and title in or to any unappropriated public lands lying within the boundaries thereof, and to all lands lying within said limits owned or held by any Indian, tribe, or nation; and that until the title to any such public land shall have been extinguished by the United States, the same shall be and remain subject to the jurisdiction, disposal, and control of the United States.

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PREAMBLE:  Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessing of liberty; to secure just and rightful government; to promote our mutual welfare and happiness, we, the people of the State of Oklahoma, do ordain and establish this Constitution.

Oregon Super Site  

PREAMBLE:  We the people of the State of Oregon to the end that Justice be established, order maintained, and liberty perpetuated, do ordain this Constitution.

Experience Pennsylvania  
State of Pennsylvania  
State Parks of Pennsylvania
  A total of 83 of the 110 printed state park maps now are online, with others being added regularly.

Pine Lane Campground is a one hundred site seasonal campground adjacent to Lake Erie and the new Erie Bluffs State Park. Erie Bluffs is a new 540 acre State Park on Lake Erie and will open to the public in 2006. Pine Lane is also your one stop source for all your RV and Marine supply needs. Check out our new online parts catalog. Be sure to visit Erie,Pennsylvania.

LAKE ERIE
FISHING REPORTS

PREAMBLE:  WE, the people of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance, do ordain and establish this Constitution.

Visit Rhode Island  
State of Rhode IslandI  
Rhode Island Parks and Recreation Web Site  
Block Island  

PREAMBLE:  We, the people of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing upon our endeavors to secure and to transmit the same unimpaired to succeeding generations, do ordain and establish this Constitution of government.

South Carolina Super Site  

PREAMBLE:  We, the people of the State of South Carolina, in Convention assembled, grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the preservation and perpetuation of the same.

Travel South Dakota  
State of South Dakota  
State Parks of South Dakota  

PREAMBLE:  We, the people of South Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties, in order to form a more perfect and independent government, establish justice, in-sure tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and preserve to ourselves and to our posterity the blessings of liberty, do ordain and establish this constitution for the state of South Dakota.

Tennessee Super Site  

PREAMBLE:  We the People of the territory of the United States south of the river Ohio, having the right of admission into the General Government as a member State thereof, consistent with the Constitution of the United States and the act of cession of the State of North Carolina, recognizing the ordinance for the government of the territory of the United States northwest of the river Ohio, do ordain and establish the following constitution or form of government, and do mutually agree with each other to form ourselves into a free and independent State by the name of the State of Tennessee.

Texas Super Site  

PREAMBLE:  Humbly invoking the blessings of Almighty God, the people of the State of Texas, do ordain and establish this Constitution.

Utah Super Site  

PREAMBLE:  Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we, the people of Utah, in order to secure and perpetuate the principles of free government, do ordain and establish this CONSTITUTION.

Travel Vermont  
State of Vermont  
Randolph  

Virginia  
My Virginia  
The State of Virginia 
Virginia State Parks  

Kids Love Virginia:  Spring is just around the corner! Virginia’s theme parks, science museums and other “cool” places that kids enjoy are ready to entertain families on spring break or groups looking for weekend getaways.  more  

Shenandoah Valley  Your online source for information about the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia providing you with links to the many museums, caverns, Civil War battlefields, antique shops, vineyards and more.

Access Washington  
Washington  
You're one click away from all you'll need to plan a visit to one – or all – of Washington's splendid state parks. From sandy coastal beaches and sheltered Puget Sound islands to sun-baked lakes and lava flows east of the Cascade Mountains, few states can match the powerful natural beauty of Washington. 

PREAMBLE:  We, the people of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this constitution.
 

West Virginia  
State of West Virginia  
West Virginia State Parks  

Travel Wisconsin  
State of Wisconsin 

The Wisconsin state park system provides places for outdoor recreation and for learning about nature and conservation. About 14 million people a year visit the 90 state parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas. Come and join the fun in 2003!    
New Glarus is located in the rolling hills of Green County, Wisconsin, 25 miles south of Madison on Highways 69/39. You can get here via many of Wisconsin's scenic county highways.  Built by Swiss immigrants in 1853, the New Glarus Hotel has long been a landmark known for its fine Swiss cuisine, Swiss atmosphere and entertainment.

The City of Pewaukee  

PREAMBLE:  We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings, form a more perfect government, insure domestic tranquility and promote the general welfare, do establish this Constitution.

Sheridan Wyoming 

PREAMBLE:  We, the people of the State of Wyoming, grateful to God for our civil, political and religious liberties, and desiring to secure them to ourselves and perpetuate them to our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution.

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The Africa Tower, sources, resources, news, and travel information for the Dark Continent of today.  "While news from sources throughout Africa form the core of our website, we are also developing a library of original content and other types of streaming business programming," Pravin continues. "Essentially, our site aims to fulfill the African business and current information needs of users anywhere in the world."

Watching your child at play is one of life’s priceless moments. Hearing their laughter is a wonderful sound. Seeing the excitement in their face is the perfect picture. Have you ever noticed how that perfect picture transforms into something quite different when it’s time to stop the play and start the homework or practice the musical instrument? Wouldn’t it be a parent’s dream if their child could have the same level of excitement toward learning as they do toward playing? Even better what if play time transformed into fun learning time? How would that impact your child’s growth, their intelligence, their future?

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There are so many wonderful destinations to take in the great sights and historic scenes across this great nation of America that sometimes its hard to say which one is a must see more than any other. But if there could be a center of the universe for seeing history right in front of your eyes, it would have to be Washington D.C.

Washington is such a phenomenal experience for a visitor that you literally have to plan for many days of exploration and still not see all that lies within just a few miles of each other. One of the really outstanding developments that the planners of Washington prepared for its visitors is that the city has one of the best subway systems in the world. IT is called The Metro and you can quite literally get to the city center quickly and cheaply from virtually anywhere in the Washington area.

Washington was built from its inception to be a city that was for the people of America. When you walk the Mall or gaze on the many memorials all around the city, it is more than just a wonderful vacation spot, there is a holiness and a reverence that comes over you because the city is built to give honor to the great heroes of this country and to reflect the quiet dignity and grace that is part of the history of this country.

You can plan an entire day or many days just walking the many paths around the mall area taking in the dozens of statues that are there to honor the great figures of history of this country. That alone is an art tour worthy of the price of your trip to Washington. But mixed in with those wonderful statues are memorials to the fallen in the many wars of our country that will bring tears to your eyes and inspire you at the sacrifice America’s young soldiers across the centuries have given to keep this country strong and free.

In the center of the beautiful Washington Mall area is the majestic Washington Monument. This huge spire is literally impossible not to see for miles around as it stands tall among the many buildings around it proclaiming the pride we Americans feel in our country and its history. You can take a trip to the top of that slender structure if you have the time and get the view of a lifetime. And from that amazing view you can see the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court, the Pentagon and all of the other buildings that house the seat of government for the greatest nation on earth. Take a moment and reflect that you are looking at buildings that house a government that determines the fate not only of all Americans but influences world history all around the globe.

There is so much to see and do in Washington that you will get worn out before you get bored. The beautiful mall area and reflecting pool has been the sight of many gatherings, demonstrations and historic events over the years. And each of those was viewed in silent dignity by the statue of Abraham Lincoln from inside the elegant Lincoln Memorial at the far end of the reflecting pool. As an American, this is not just federal land, this is YOUR land and you are free to enjoy the setting at your leisure, dip your finger in that historic pool, lean against a tree that a great diplomat who meets in one of those buildings may have leaned against and even have a picnic at this the center of the universe for America. So take in the sights, plan some days for the wonderful Smithsonian museum and come away with a new appreciation for this great sightseeing spot, Washington D.C., the center of the universe

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