As the capital of the United States, there is a tremendous amount of interesting things to do in Washington DC. This city is blessed with some of the finest museums in the world as well as some fantastic monuments.
We list for you the very best things to do in Washington DC.
Perhaps the greatest collection of aircraft lies in this Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. With aircrafts that have been launched into space from those used during combat in wars, there are so many fascinating aircrafts that call this museum home.
Come to this museum to see some of the oldest aircraft and even test your piloting skills in a flight simulator.
Another Smithsonian-curated museum in Washington is the Museum of Natural History. You might not believe us when we tell you that there are over 126 million different artefacts that are on display here! There are different halls to explore in this massive museum and you could easily spend an entire day getting lost here.
You have to visit this museum as it is arguably the best museum in America.
The World War II Memorial in Washington is a somber reminder of the lives that were lost in this war. This memorial pays tribute to the Americans who served their country in war through the bronze and stone sculptures.
A visit to this memorial is a good reminder of the many freedoms that people in democratic countries have because of the armed forces who have sacrificed their lives in wars.
No matter what your politics are, a visit to Washington wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the most recognisable structure in town, the White House. This is where the American president lives during his tenure in office and the house presents a commanding presence.
Come stand outside the black gates for a quick selfie or take a few pictures of the White House.
What you may not know is that the Library of Congress is the largest library in the world. It is so massive in size that it takes up three buildings and stores over 160 million different literary items.
Definitely check out this library while you’re here and sign up for library card here that gives you access to the library’s research spaces.
Another recognisable structure in Washington is the Washington Monument and the National Mall. The Monument stands 555 feet tall and you can ride an elevator that takes you up to the observation deck.
Enjoy the panoramic views of Washington from the top of this Monument.
Newseum is perhaps the most engaging and informative museums in Washington. Its name is a combination of news and museum and focuses on how the news has covered some of the biggest stories over the past century.
See how the fall of the Berlin Wall or how the 9/11 tragedy was shown on the news through video and photographs from these past historical events.
Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, James has always had an inquisitive nature and traveling is now his biggest passion. His biggest thrills are visiting places he's never been to and exploring different cultures. James counts Athens, Tokyo, and Rome as the top three places he's visited.
