Washington DC Travel Tips
To some, Washington DC means white marble, verdant lawns, and the colorful, ritualistic pageantry of American politics: the Capitol dome; limousine processions on Inauguration Day; the mournful, somber, stately changing of the guard at Arlington National Cemetery.
If civic politics is the American religion, then Washington DC is the nation's holy city - a patriotic combination of history and histrionics: BYO wiretap.
Washington D.C.'s Arlington Cemetery
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, September 2011
Where can you find astronauts, doctors, pilots, civil-rights
activists, and President John F. Kennedy? Just a metro-ride away from
downtown Washington D.C.
Depending on the reason for your ...
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What Do You Know about the White House?
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, August 2011
The President lives there. People like to protest in front of it when he does something wrong (or does anything, really). It’s a favorite tourist destination for eighth-graders all over the country. ...
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Washington Monument and Reflecting Pool
Photo by: Irene, USA
Doing what: Arlington National Cemetery and War Memorials Tour
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DC Segway Night Tour
Explore Washington DC at night as you glide through the streets on the hippest transportation around - the Segway! Experience this unique and once-in-a-lifetime way of visiting the highlights, including: the U.S. Capitol Building, the White House, the Washington Monument, and many more. Don't miss the chance of seeing DC in this fun and exciting way!
Viator Guides in Washington DC
Book a private tour of Washington DC with a Viator guide! Let our local guides show you around DC's top destinations while sharing fascinating stories and facts about the city.
