Air Force Memorial
Free: All time The Air Force Memorial is a rather new attraction. Established in 2006, the memorial honors the service of some 54,000 men and women of the United States Air Force who died in combat. Even though it’s located in Arlington, Virginia, the memorial’s three soaring spires can be easily seen on the skyline...
Bureau Of Engraving And Printing
Free: All time Wonder where all those USD bills came from? Wonder no more. Visitors of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing get to see how this main world currency is printed first-hand. In addition to the paper currency, the B.E.P. also produces many different types of identification cards, forms and security documents for the...
National Zoological Park
Free: All time The National Zoological Park (or the National Zoo) is a part of the Smithsonian Institution and is one of the oldest zoos in the United States. Today, the zoo contains 2,000 animals or 400 different species. The most popular residences are probably the giant pandas Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, who successfully...
United States Capitol
Free: All time The Capitol is the meeting place of the U.S. Congress. Visitors can join the free guided tour of the building on a first -come first-served basis. (Mon-Sat 8:45am – 3:30pm). Tickets can also be booked in advance through the web or the phone number below. Besides the tour, visitors can also browse...
African American Civil War Memorial and Museum
Free: All time The African American Civil War Memorial and Museum preserve and tell the stories of the United States Colored Troops during the American Civil War. The memorial includes a walking area with curved walls inscribed with names of heroes from that era. The museum displays photographs, newspaper articles, and replicas of period clothing,...
