Washington, D.C. is one of the most historically rich areas in the entire country. For teachers and staff planning a Washington, D.C. trip, there’s a lot to consider. Where do you go? What do you do? What’s worth seeing and what’s not?
Well, we thought we’d help answer those questions with a few recommendations. The following is a brief listing of some of Washington, D.C.’s most popular attractions:
Smithsonian Museums
The Smithsonian Museums are full of cool artifacts, cultural exhibits, scientific specimens, and guided tours to make your experience worthwhile. If you want to focus on a specific subject, you have a variety of options. Here are our favorites:
- Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum
- Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
- Smithsonian Natural History Museum
- Smithsonian American History Museum
- Smithsonian National Museum of American Indian
- Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
It’s important to educate future generations on the sacrifices that our armed forces have made to keep this country free. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial helps to accomplish that by honoring those who died in the Vietnam War. The wall is located in between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial.
Library of Congress
Established in 1800 under President John Adams, the Library of Congress is the world’s largest collection of knowledge, culture, and creativity. It’s also open to visitors and is absolutely free. You can take a guided tour or view the various exhibitions, galleries, lectures, films, and events as a group.
Lincoln Memorial
This is really cool spot for the kids. Being able to see a giant statue of beloved President Abraham Lincoln is something they probably won’t forget. The Lincoln Memorial was built in 1914, with Henry Bacon as the building designer, Daniel French as the statue’s sculptor, and Jules Guerin as the painter of the two murals.
Washington Monument
When kids think of Washington, D.C., they most likely think of either the White House or the obelisk known as the Washington Monument. At a towering 555 feet tall, the Washington Monument was built to honor George Washington, the father of this nation. This monument requires tickets to enter.
Plan Your Custom Tour
Washington, D.C. is one of our favorite places to visit, so if you have any further questions, or want to begin planning your Washington DC trip, please call us at 1-800-574-3898.
