Washington DC represents all of the United States. With an enormous range of attractions, it invites people from the worldwide to come and get astonished at what it offers. There are amazing monuments, parks, museums, old towns and lots of interesting stuff to enjoy here. There are various tours that can even be customized as per your desires like – popular DC tours and private DC tours. Following are some of the major attractions that hold important place in the itineraries of these Popular DC Tours.
The United States Capitol
Among the monuments, the United States Capitol is the magnanimous building that houses the House of Representatives and the Senate. It is dome-shaped that attracts everyone who visits here. The beautiful architecture mesmerizes and at the same time does the past associated with this building. With amazing interior showcasing paintings from American history on the walls, there stand various statues of popular figures from history.
The White House
Being the official residence of the President of the United States, it holds the second top place in most preferred buildings to be visited. It was built by James Hoban in 1792. In 1814, it was burnt by British and was rebuilt in 1818. No matter it was burnt down, today it is the most iconic building in Washington. Its interior include East, Blue, Green, and Red Rooms. There is a Ballroom and a Dining Room. It is a dream for every visitor to have a glimpse of this building at least from outside. To be able to see everything, the visitor shall visit the free White House Visitor Center, which is quite close. It presents everything that the White House has like exclusive furniture, rooms in fact the entore model. One can easily get an idea about how exactly does the White House looks from inside. This major tourist attraction is mostly included in Popular Tours in Washington DC.
The Lincoln Memorial
The monument dedicated to the most-loved President Abraham Lincoln has a 19-foot statue of Abraham Lincoln. The statue is made of marble surrounded by 36 columns representing all the states when Lincoln was alive. The memorial presents a number of historic events. It stays open 24 hours. The statue of Lincoln is lighted at night and looks spectacular. Make sure you have this destination in the itinerary of your popular DC tour.
National Air and Space Museum
This is one of the world's most popular museums as it has a huge collection of air and space-crafts. You would love to see the original 1903 Wright Brothers Flyer and Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis. Various exhibitions are organized here, that present amazing insights into science, history, and aviation technology. You will learn about the use of airplanes during both the world wars. Apart from this, you will also get to know a lot about the space technology. The museum also has Albert Einstein Planetarium, the Public Observatory and an iMax theatre. In the observatory, the space young explorers can examine all the astronomical bodies with the help of telescopes.
Jefferson Memorial with spring cherry blossoms
The memorial is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, the third US President. The main feature of the monumental architecture is a dome supported by columns. Inside the memorial, appears a silhouette, which is actually a 19-foot statue of Jefferson. Here, you will also find engraved excerpts of the Declaration of Independence. The reflection of the monument can be seen on a tidal pool, around which stand cherry trees. Every spring, the lovely pink flowers bloom and this is celebrated as Cherry Blossom Festival.
These are very few of the tourist attractions that are must-visit. Your tour around Washington DC is incomplete without visiting these.
The United States Capitol
Among the monuments, the United States Capitol is the magnanimous building that houses the House of Representatives and the Senate. It is dome-shaped that attracts everyone who visits here. The beautiful architecture mesmerizes and at the same time does the past associated with this building. With amazing interior showcasing paintings from American history on the walls, there stand various statues of popular figures from history.
The White House
Being the official residence of the President of the United States, it holds the second top place in most preferred buildings to be visited. It was built by James Hoban in 1792. In 1814, it was burnt by British and was rebuilt in 1818. No matter it was burnt down, today it is the most iconic building in Washington. Its interior include East, Blue, Green, and Red Rooms. There is a Ballroom and a Dining Room. It is a dream for every visitor to have a glimpse of this building at least from outside. To be able to see everything, the visitor shall visit the free White House Visitor Center, which is quite close. It presents everything that the White House has like exclusive furniture, rooms in fact the entore model. One can easily get an idea about how exactly does the White House looks from inside. This major tourist attraction is mostly included in Popular Tours in Washington DC.
The Lincoln Memorial
The monument dedicated to the most-loved President Abraham Lincoln has a 19-foot statue of Abraham Lincoln. The statue is made of marble surrounded by 36 columns representing all the states when Lincoln was alive. The memorial presents a number of historic events. It stays open 24 hours. The statue of Lincoln is lighted at night and looks spectacular. Make sure you have this destination in the itinerary of your popular DC tour.
National Air and Space Museum
This is one of the world's most popular museums as it has a huge collection of air and space-crafts. You would love to see the original 1903 Wright Brothers Flyer and Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis. Various exhibitions are organized here, that present amazing insights into science, history, and aviation technology. You will learn about the use of airplanes during both the world wars. Apart from this, you will also get to know a lot about the space technology. The museum also has Albert Einstein Planetarium, the Public Observatory and an iMax theatre. In the observatory, the space young explorers can examine all the astronomical bodies with the help of telescopes.
Jefferson Memorial with spring cherry blossoms
The memorial is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, the third US President. The main feature of the monumental architecture is a dome supported by columns. Inside the memorial, appears a silhouette, which is actually a 19-foot statue of Jefferson. Here, you will also find engraved excerpts of the Declaration of Independence. The reflection of the monument can be seen on a tidal pool, around which stand cherry trees. Every spring, the lovely pink flowers bloom and this is celebrated as Cherry Blossom Festival.
These are very few of the tourist attractions that are must-visit. Your tour around Washington DC is incomplete without visiting these.
