Celebrate the 4th of July in Washington D.C.

The 4th of July celebration in Washington D.C. is the biggest event of the year. And, the National Mall is a spectacular place to see the fireworks. The lights from the fireworks displays surround t... See more

The Washington Monument

United States Capitol and Capitol Hill

Paddle a Kayak on the Potomac River

Nothing beats paddling the Potomac River on a summer day. Whether you paddle by kayak or paddleboard, the incredible views of the Washington D.C. monuments from the Potomac River are unforgettable.

White House Tour

As a private residence for the President of the United States and his family, this house is more like a mansion with its six levels, 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms and 28 fireplaces. It also has an indoor s... See more

Washington National Cathedral

Plan your visit during the morning or afternoon hours when the sun will light up 215 stained glass windows.
After 83 years, the sixth largest cathedral in the world was completed and designated as a h... See more

National Air and Space Museum

National Cherry Blossom Festival at Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Basin

As a symbol of friendship between the United States and Japan, the Mayor of Japan sent 2,000 cherry trees to President Teddy Roosevelt in 1910. When the cherry trees arrived in the United States, the... See more

Lincoln Memorial

National Mall and Veterans Memorials

Learn about the National Mall from the experts. Nearly everyone who comes to D.C. plans to stroll around the city’s famous National Mall and Memorial Parks. While the monuments, from the Lincoln to t... See more

Walk, Run or Cycle the C&O Canal Trail

For an especially scenic tour of Georgetown, hop on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail. The canal extends for 184.5 miles into Maryland and West Virginia, but it starts in Georgetown, with stretches id... See more

Arlington National Cemetery