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. Admire the Neoclassical architecture.

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 Smithsonian National Zoological Park, commonly known as the National Zoo, a 163-acre zoo that is free and open to the public 364 days a year. The zoo boasts more than 2,000 individual animals representing nearly 400 distinct species. Visitors can see animals, learn about the wildlife and conservation, and enjoy the gorgeous gardens. The zoo also serves as a veterinary hospital as well as a research, conservation, and education center for endangered species.