2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, DC 20002

The Greek Doric-style memorial sits on the western end of the National Mall and has been the setting of many famous speeches throughout its history.

Independence Ave SW 600 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC, DC 20560

Free time-entry passes are required. Please see the Museum's website for information. The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world

10th Street and Constitution Ave, Washington DC, DC 20560

Established in 1910 and located on the National Mall, this prestigious museum, part of the Smithsonian Institution, holds the world's most extensive collection of natural history specimens and human artifacts including the remains of dinosaurs and tools used by early man.

5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, DC 20002

Emotionally stirring memorial pays tribute to the men and women who served in one of America's most controversial wars.

100 Raoul Wallenberg Plaza SW, Washington DC, DC 20024-2126

A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. The Museum is open seven days a week. It is closed on Yom Kippur and Christmas Day. Free timed-entry tickets are required to enter the Museum building and can be reserved on our website.

10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20002

This memorial to Korean War veterans consists of the Pool of Remembrance and the triangular Field of Service depicting 19 soldiers on the field of combat.

1750 Independence Ave SE Near 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20003-1636

Consisting of 56 pillars that represent the U.S. states and territories, this impressive national monument honors all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

2 15th St. NW, Washington DC, DC 20560

Dedicated to the first U.S. president, this 555-foot obelisk is an iconic American symbol that stands tall in the National Mall.

Constitution Ave NW 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington DC, DC 20002

This national art museum holds over 141,000 works of western art, spanning from the middle ages through today. Bonus: It's completely free to visit.

101 Independence Ave SE, Washington DC, DC 20540

Though the Library of Congress doesn't own every book ever published, it sure has most of them, with 532 miles of shelves and 115 million items, with 7,000 added each working day.

Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20565

Open area of gardens, fountains, trees and monuments stretching nearly two miles between the Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial.

1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, DC 20500

One of America's most recognizable historical and political symbols is also the home and office of the President of the United States.

East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington DC, DC 20510

Please note that tour reservations are required for entry. The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. The Senate and the House of Representatives have met here for more than two centuries. Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored; today, it stands as a monument not only to its builders but also to the American people and their government.

701 E Basin Dr SW At the south shore of the Tidal Basin, Washington DC, DC 20242

A 19-foot bronze statue of perhaps the most esteemed founding father sits beneath a columned rotunda in the style of the Roman Pantheon.

1850 West Basin Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20242

This outdoor memorial is the most popular of presidential memorials, in large part because of its elegant design, which includes waterfalls and sculptures.