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Tour American Landmarks in Washington DC, America’s Capital City Presented by Discover America
If it’s your first vacation to DC, or if you just have a few … More
If it’s your first vacation to DC, or if you just have a few days to see it all, start with this travel itinerary of must-see sights that’s perfect for families and visitors of all ages.
Day 1
Day 1
The National Mall, home to many of the magnificent museums of the Smithsonian Institution, is a great place to start your Washington DC vacation. See the magnificent jewels, dinosaurs and mammals on display at the National Museum of Natural History, the airplanes and interactive flight simulators at the National Air and Space Museum, and the stories, arts and crafts at the National Museum of the American Indian. And it’s all free of charge. The museums also offer free tours to groups who reserve in advance.
There’s more to explore on the National Mall than just the Smithsonian Institution. Art lovers won’t want to miss a visit to the National Gallery of Art, while the National Archives is a must for any American history buff visiting Washington DC .
Evening
Enjoy a quick dinner in downtown or at a Capitol Hill neighborhood eatery then go to Union Station. The glorious train station is the departure point for tours of the monuments at moonlight offered by Tourmobile and Old Town Trolley. Bike the Sites and City Segway Tours (ages 16 & up) also offer evening tours in season departing from other points in DC. If you’ve booked a private charter, resist the temptation to see all of the monuments during the day and stop on your way back from dinner to see a few of them at night time.