Washington DC: Things to Do and See

1. Capitol Building: The legislative seat of the United States of America. Home to both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Plan ahead and note that some tours must be scheduled in advance through your Congressional representative.
2. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: Located along the famous Cherry Tree Walk on the Tidal Basin near the national mall, this is a memorial not only to FDR, but also to his times. Twelve years of American history are traced through a sequence of four outdoor rooms-each devoted to one of FDR's four terms in office.website
3. Ford's Theatre National Historic Site: Ford's Theatre NHS is the site of the nation’s first presidential assassination.  An unemployed actor angered by President Lincoln’s war policies, and the Confederacy’s recent failures in the war decided to take things into his own hands. Using the familiar ground of the theater, John Wilkes Booth entered the theatre on the night of April 14, 1865 and shot the President in the back of the head. website
4. Georgetown - Take a Walk: Georgetown, the capital’s historic waterfront, today bustles with activity. The area is a shopper’s paradise and the streets are lined with restaurants of every nationality. Take a tour of historic sites, do some shopping and enjoy a meal at a local restaurant.
5. Korean War Veterans' Memorial: From 1950 to 1953, the United States joined with United Nations forces in Korea to take a stand against what was deemed a threat to democratic nations worldwide. At war's end, a million and a half American veterans returned to a peacetime world of families, homes, and jobs - and to a country long reluctant to view the Korean War as something to memorialize. But to the men and women who served, the Korean War could never be a forgotten war. website
6. Lincoln Memorial:The Lincoln Memorial is a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln and the nation he fought to preserve during the Civil War (1861-1865). website
7. Madame Tussauds Washington D.C.: The premier wax attraction pays homage to some of the most influential and important political figures in U.S. history, sports, pop culture, music, fashion and Hollywood. website
8. National Gallery of Art, Washington DC: National Gallery of Art was established in 1937. This is a beautiful art museum which has a great collection of artistic pieces. It is a world class museum where art work that belongs to 13th century till now has been placed. The gallery includes a collection of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, sculpture, medals, and decorative arts from the Medieval Ages to the present, including the only painting by Leonardo da Vinci in the Americas.
9. National Gallery of Art, Washington DC: National Gallery of Art was established in 1937. This is a beautiful art museum which has a great collection of artistic pieces. It is a world class museum where art work that belongs to 13th century till now has been placed. The gallery includes a collection of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, sculpture, medals, and decorative arts from the Medieval Ages to the present, including the only painting by Leonardo da Vinci in the Americas.
10. National Mall and Memorial Parks: Statistics shows that there are about 24 million people who visit The National Mall and Memorial Parks each year. People come here as they want to listen to the presidential legacies and want to present an honor to their nation’s veterans. Moreover, this park and world class museum is totally free. There is no ticket and no cost to visit this beautiful open air park and world-class historical museum. People learn about the history by visiting this place and get a lot of information.
11. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington DC: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum was established in 1946. This museum has the major collection of spacecrafts and aircrafts. It is also dedicated as a research centre for aviation, geology, and many other fields. By visiting this museum, you can learn about the planetary sciences and get a lot of information about the aircrafts. Each year, there are about 8 million visitors who visit this wonderful museum.
12. Smithsonian National Zoological Park:  The Zoo was created in 1889 'for the advancement of science and the instruction and recreation of the people.' Today they are becoming a new kind of zoo, the BioPark. This vision of the modern zoo combines wildlife with the best of natural history museums, botanic gardens, aquaria, and even art galleries to illustrate the splendor of all living things. website
13. Smithsonian Portrait Gallery: Unique collection of portraits of famous Americans from the world of politics, sports, literature, stage and screen. The Hall of Presidents features official portraits of U.S. presidents. website
14. Supreme Court: The judicial seat of the United States of America. Plan ahead and note that some tours must be scheduled in advance through your Congressional representative.
15. Thomas Jefferson Memorial: Thomas Jefferson-political philosopher, architect, musician, book collector, scientist, horticulturist, diplomat, inventor, and third President of the United States-looms large in any discussion of what Americans are as a people. Jefferson left to the future not only ideas but also a great body of practical achievements. website
16. US Holocaust Museum: The Museum's Permanent Exhibition The Holocaust spans three floors of the Museum building. It presents a narrative history using more than 900 artifacts, 70 video monitors, and four theaters that include historic film footage and eyewitness testimonies. Also hosting a variety of traveling exhibitions, the museum is a fascinating and educational experience for the young or old. website
17. Vietnam Veterans' Memorial: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial serves as a testament to the sacrifice of American military personnel during one of this nation's least popular wars.  By erecting this memorial, it was hoped that the issue of the veterans and their sacrifice could be separated from the U.S. policy in the war, thereby creating a venue for reconciliation. website
18. Washington Monument: Alone among the Founders of the United States George Washington earned the title "Father of his Country" in recognition of his leadership in the cause of American independence.  With this monument the citizens of the United States show their enduring gratitude and respect. : website
19. White House Tour: Every president except George Washington has called the White House and its surrounding grounds his place of work, rest, and solitude. Recognizable the world around, the White House stands as a symbol of democracy. The White House and its park grounds serve not only as the seat of the executive branch of government of the United States of America, but also as an iconic place for civil discourse.  Plan ahead and note that some tours must be scheduled in advance through your Congressional representative.
20. World War II Memorial: The World War II Memorial commemorates the sacrifice and celebrates the victory of "the greatest generation." Friedrich St.Florian’s winning design balances classical and modernist styles of architecture, harmonizes with its natural and cultural surroundings, and connects the legacy of the American Revolution and the American Civil War with a great crusade to rid the world of fascism. website