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

Wyoming: Things to Do and See

1. Bridger Valley Historic Byway: This 20-mile loop takes you on a trip through history, following in the path of those who traveled cross country via the Oregon Trail, the California Trail, the Pony Express rides, the transcontinental railroad, and the Lincoln Highway. Stops along the way include the Fort Bridger State Historic Site, which offers a museum and a great walking tour around the old fort site, including some restored historic buildings.
2. Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, WY: The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is a complex of five awesome museums, each worth a visit on its own. Combine the five and you have a museum visit that you'll remember for the rest of your life. •Buffalo Bill Museum - experience a slice of America through artifacts from the life of Buffalo Bill Cody (Cody Firearms Museum, Draper Museum of Natural History, Plains Indian Museum, Whitney Gallery of Western Art
3. Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo: Held annually since 1919, the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo is known as the "Daddy of 'em All" for both the quality and the quantity of its rodeo action. The late-July festivities include 10 days of rodeo and much more, including major concerts, a carnival, parades, the Indian Village, and a Western Art Show. If you make it to Cheyenne at other time of the year, you can get a taste of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo experience by visiting the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum.
4. Devils Tower National Monument: Located a bit off the beaten track in northeast Wyoming, this stately rock formation was made famous in the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Tower Trail, a 1.3-mile paved trail, circles the tower and can be enjoyed on your own or when guided by a park ranger. While there, be sure to spend some time in the visitor center, where you can learn about the natural and human history of Devils Tower and its surrounds.
5. Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area: The Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area extends from Green River, Wyoming, south and into Utah. The region's colorful canyons and the lengthy Flaming Gorge Reservoir are popular with outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. Opportunities for water recreation are abundant, with boating, fishing, swimming, and kayaking all popular. Roads and trails are available for off-road vehicles and snowmobiles.
6. Fossil Butte National Monument:
7. Fort Laramie National Historic Site: Fort Laramie began as a fur trading post in 1834 and went on to serve folks migrating west via the Oregon and California Trails. The Fort Laramie National Historic Site includes a number of restored historic buildings, which you can check out on a walking tour. While there, stop first at the visitor center and enjoy an 18-minute fort history video, the bookstore, and museum exhibits that include uniforms, weapons, and artifacts from Fort Laramie's colorful history.
8. Grand Prismatic Spring: Located in Yellowstone National Park. Grand Prismatic Spring is the largest hot spring in the United States and the third largest in the world, after Frying Pan Lake in New Zealand and Boiling Lake in Dominica. It is located in the Midway Geyser Basin and is known for its vivid gradient of colors.
9. Grand Teton National Park, including Jackson Hole: Grand Teton National Park is home to postcard-perfect scenery that includes rugged peaks, rushing rivers, serene lakes, and wildflower-filled meadows. Park wildlife ranges from the large bison, elk, and bear to the small pika and marmots. The national park, the nearby Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the resort area around Jackson, combine into one vast outdoor playground that has something to offer in every season. Whitewater rafting, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, lake cruises, snowshoeing, and skiing are just some of the possibilities.
10. Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis, Wyoming: Wyoming's most popular state park, Hot Springs State Park is visited all year round. Site of the world's largest single mineral hot spring, the area draws not only humans but wildlife and is home to Wyoming's central bison herd. Visitors can enjoy a soak in the 104-degree mineral waters indoors at the State Bath House, or in two outdoor pools. Trails wind through the park, allowing you to take in the interesting rock formations formed by the mineral waters as well as the park's famous flower garden.
11. Mystic Falls:
12. National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, WY: There's a lot to learn at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming. During your visit you'll wind your way through galleries featuring Wyoming's first people, mountain men and fur trappers, the Oregon Trail, the Mormon Trail, the California Trail, and the Pony Express route. All this history comes alive in the center's multimedia presentation, living history demonstrations, guided hike, and special events.
13. Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite:
14. Sinks Cayon State Park: 90,000 acre ranch offers eco-tours, museum, and swamp buggy and bike tours. Lists tour schedules and rates, lodge and hunting information, and map and directions
15. Yellowstone National Park: The word "wonderland" is often used to describe Yellowstone National Park. There is plenty to see and do within Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres, including the Old Faithful Geyser, Mammoth Hot Springs, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, West Thumb Geyser Basin, and Lamar Valley. Abundant wildlife, fascinating visitor centers, and historic lodgings combine with these incredible and unique natural wonders to make Yellowstone Park not only the top place to visit in Wyoming, but among the top in the entire US.