places i went to in washington dc

Jefferson Memorial

Southwest Washington, Washington · Jefferson Memorial · 16 E Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC 20242, USA

Columned rotunda in the style of Rome's Pantheon on the man-made reservoir known as the Tidal Basin.

White House Visitor Center

Northwest Washington, Washington · White House Visitor Center · Herbert C. Hoover Building, 1450 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

The history of the White House & its inhabitants is spotlighted at this interactive museum.

Capital One Arena

Northwest Washington, Washington · Capital One Arena · 601 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

20,000-seat entertainment & sports venue that hosts big-name acts plus NBA, NHL & WNBA games.

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Southwest Washington, Washington · Korean War Veterans Memorial · 900 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

Outdoor memorial commemorating people who served in the Korean War through lifelike statues & more.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Northwest Washington, Washington · Vietnam Veterans Memorial · 5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington, DC 20002, USA

Monument to Vietnam War service, featuring a wall with over 58,000 names of dead & missing soldiers.

Smithsonian National Zoological Park

Northwest Washington, Washington · Smithsonian National Zoological Park · 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA

Famous zoo housing more than 2,200 animals from around the world, plus free admission.

National Archives Museum

Northwest Washington, Washington · National Archives Museum · 701 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20408, USA

Lincoln Memorial

Southwest Washington, Washington · Lincoln Memorial · 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20002, USA

Parthenon-inspired tribute to Abraham Lincoln with a 19-ft. marble statue, murals & reflecting pool.

World War II Memorial

Southwest Washington, Washington · World War II Memorial · VXR5+4H, 1750 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

Iconic outdoor memorial honoring the 16 million Americans who served during World War II.

Washington Monument

District of Columbia, Washington · Washington Monument · 2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

Landmark obelisk rising from the National Mall that honors America's first president.

Library of Congress

Capitol Hill, Washington · Library of Congress · 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540, USA

This federal cultural institution is the world's biggest library & features tours, talks & concerts.

National Museum of the American Indian

Southwest Washington, Washington · National Museum of the American Indian · 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20560, USA

Artifact exhibits & modern interactive displays examine the history & culture of Native Americans.

Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

Southwest Washington, Washington · Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum · 601 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560, USA

Museum documenting the history of aviation & space exploration, with displays of vehicles & more.

National Museum of Natural History

Northwest Washington, Washington · National Museum of Natural History · 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, USA

From dinosaur exhibits to displays of rare gems, this acclaimed museum celebrates the natural world.

Mount Vernon

Virginia, Mount Vernon · Mount Vernon · Mt Vernon, VA, USA

Politics and Prose at The Wharf

Southwest Waterfront, Washington · Politics and Prose at The Wharf · 610 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

Storied indie bookstore, with a variety of titles, including children’s books, as well as toys, gifts, knickknacks and puzzles.