WASHINGTON , D . C .
WASHINGTON , D . C .
To Georgetown & Adams Morgan
Lincoln Memorial
Pontomac River
1 To Dupont Circle
WASHINGTON , DC
Washington Monument
Reflecting Pool Smithsonian Institution
Martin Luther King JR Memorial
FD Roosevelt Memorial
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove
Lafayette Park The White House
Jefferson Memorial
Washington Channel
3
Union Station
US Supreme Court
Capitol Hill
2 US Botanic Garden
To Alexandria & Vernon
Jefferson Memorial
Getting there : The flight from the UK to Washington , D . C . is about 8 hours non-stop .
Best time to go : Spring is regarded as the best time , with the cherry blossom in bloom and mild temperatures . Summer brings higher temperatures and humidity , which drop off again when autumn begins . Winter is cold with snow expected .
1 Washington Hilton 2 Capitol Hill Hotel
3 Thompson Washington , D . C .
A monumental capital which goes all out to impress
The American capital puts on quite a display for visitors , and nowhere is this more apparent than the National Mall . Regarded as the country ’ s national stage , this is where celebrations take place and where people gather to have their voices heard . With the stately US Capitol Building at one end and the dignified Lincoln Memorial at the other plus the Washington Monument rising majestically to the sky , this swathe of land features an impressive collection of monuments and memorials honouring American forefathers and heroes .
East of the Washington Monument lies the worldrenowned Smithsonian Institution , consisting of 17 museums , galleries and a zoo - all of which are free to enter ! Options include the National Museum of Natural History , the National Air & Space Museum , the National Portrait Gallery , plus the National Museum of African American History and Culture , which is the newest addition to the impressive line up .
Other notable city landmarks include the Library of Congress , the largest library in the world with free tours available , the Jefferson Memorial and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum . For a window into America ’ s most famous house , head to the White House Visitor Centre , which has interactive exhibits and numerous artefacts . Tours of the interior are possible , but must be arranged well in advance via the embassy .
Just across the Potomac River is Arlington National Cemetery , the final resting place for 400,000 active service personnel as well as President John F Kennedy . In the quaint riverside town of Alexandria is beautiful Mount Vernon , the former home of George Washington while just outside the Pentagon is the National 9 / 11 Pentagon Memorial , dedicated to those that lost their lives back in 2001 .
Historic tree-lined Georgetown is a favourite with tourists and locals alike , with an array of top shops , trendy restaurants , fine art galleries and luxurious hotels . In cosmopolitan Dupont Circle you ’ ll stumble upon dozens of bistros , bars , boutiques and unique shops , while Foggy Bottom is another restaurant-rich zone and home to the John F Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts . Other notable neighbourhoods include funky Adams Morgan for its nightlife scene , and genteel Woodley Park for sidewalk cafés and the modern buzz of good restaurants .
UNMISSABLE WASHINGTON , D . C . EXPERIENCES Get more out of your stay . Prices are per person
MONUMENTS BY MOONLIGHT TROLLEY TOUR from £ 55
See DC in a different light when you ride aboard an old-fashioned trolley for an enlightening 2½ hour journey past 100 points of interest . Admire D . C .’ s famous landmarks glistening against the night sky , including the Washington Monument ; the Jefferson Memorial ; the FDR Memorial with cascading waterfalls and scenic sculptures ; the Lincoln Memorial ; the Korean War Veterans Memorial ; the Vietnam War Veterans Memorial ; the White House and Capitol Hill . During the tour you ’ ll be entertained by your charismatic guide with anecdotes and bewitching stories .
MONUMENTS & MEMORIALS BIKE TOUR from £ 59
Explore Washington , D . C ’ s iconic landmarks on this three hour tour which takes you along the National Mall and Tidal Basin . See the White House , Washington Monument , Veteran ’ s Memorial , WWII Memorial , Korean War Veteran ’ s Memorial , Lincoln Memorial , MLK Junior Memorial , Jefferson Memorial and more !
TWO DAY BIG BUS HOP-ON-HOP-OFF TOUR from £ 79
Discover the fascinating history of Washington , D . C . as you travel onboard an open-top double decker bus past some of the USA ’ s most important landmarks . With over 15 hop-on-and-off stops you have the freedom to explore and visit the legendary attractions at your own pace . Price shown also includes bicycle rental and alternative tickets are available for one and three day durations .
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