• Take a look at the White House, the people’s house and the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States, which is located at the most iconic address in the city, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Be sure to appreciate its the Neoclassical architecture.

• Roam across the National Mall, designed by Pierre Charles L’Enfant, and explore the memorials to presidents and other influential Americans, as well as wars fought in defense of the country’s ideals. Some of the memorials to visit include the Lincoln Memorial and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, as well as the World War II Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

• Explore the Smithsonian Museums, which are among the most famous museums and galleries in the world. Comprised of nine research facilities and 19 museums, including the National Zoo, the Smithsonian Museums cover a wide range of subjects including cultural history, air and space, American art, and natural history. Explore the newest Smithsonian Museum, the National Museum of African American History and Culture.