Places to Visit around Washington DC

Are you wondering what places to visit around Washington DC? There are a lot of places worth visiting in the capital city and we will provide you with a detailed list of the most popular places that you can visit in Washington DC. Washington, District of Columbia is the capital of the United States of America. It is situated along the banks of the Potomac River and is neighbor to Maryland and Virginia.

The list of best places to visit around Washington DC must include a visit to the following places: top of the list is a visit to the Capitol Building. It is situated on top of the Capitol Hill and houses the United States congress, the House or Representatives and the US Senate. Get a chance to tour the historic building and even watch any of the 3 bodies in session. After the tour, you can head down to the restaurant or the gift shop for some souvenirs. Don’t miss a visit to the White House when you are in Washington DC. The White House is the official home and headquarters of the incumbent President and his family. Although to get a chance to join a tour, a request has to be submitted at least 30 days in advance. Make sure that you have an idea about the rules in place because the security is really strict.

The Library of congress deserves a spot in the list of places to visit around Washington DC. The library features educational interactive exhibits and displays that would surely attract your interest. Aside from that you can attend some lectures, film showings, poetry readings and even concerts that the library hosts. Visit monuments dedicated to past US Presidents like Thomas Jefferson. Take a peek inside the Thomas Jefferson Memorial and read the words that he has written over two centuries ago. Do not forget to have your picture taken for posterity. The make a stop at the Lincoln Memorial and gaze in awe at the huge sitting statue of the President who made it possible for the slaves in America to be emancipated from bondage. This is a great place to have your picture taken. Next in line is the Washington Monument, the obelisk monument placed in honor of the first President of the United States, George Washington.

Tired of walking around different buildings, it’s time to sit down for a while and relax. Head to the Constitution Gardens, a park with a small pond and little island that can be accesses by the public and seat by the Reflecting Pool where you can gaze at the reflection of the Washington Memorial.

After that bit of rest, you can resume your tour by heading straight to the museums. Take time to visit the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and wander around gazing at the hundreds of featured collections. The National Air and Space Museum has exhibits of air and space crafts. Do not miss checking out the first building that housed the Smithsonian collections, the Smithsonian Castle.

 

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