Walk through the architecturally stunning United States Capitol Building and admire the Brumidi Corridors and historic Capitol Dome. Sit in the Senate or House galleries and watch Congress in session, then head outside and look at the Statue of Freedom that crowns the dome.

Explore the National Mall, designed by Pierre Charles L’Enfant, and explore 19 Smithsonian Museums. From the Air and Space Museum to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington DC has some of the world's best museums - many of which are free!

Gaze at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial honoring those who served in the Vietnam War and admire the long black granite panels that constitute the Memorial Wall. The Memorial Wall has a mirror effect, symbolically bringing the past and present together when visitors gaze at the engraved names and their own reflection.

Take a walk one mile down Connecticut Avenue and explore Dupont Circle. This unique stretch of embassies, bistros, galleries, and shops is the perfect blend of residential and retail. Spend some time people watching while enjoying a coffee at the Dupont Circle Fountain.