- Explore the US government - the US Capitol and the White House
- Pay tribute to visit the Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, explore more culture and history
Departure City: Washington, DC
End City: Washington, DC
Tour Type: Sightseeing Tours
Language: English
Today we will visit the hub for American politics and history. Visit inside of the US Capitol with a professional tour guide. And later, we will visit the The White House (Outside Visit) .Then we will go to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, which is President Jefferson's favorite Roman temple dome. Following, we will visit Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Finally, we will head to Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Explore more culture and history.
U.S. Capitol (Inside Visit，120mins) → The White House (Outside Visit，30mins) → Thomas Jefferson Memorial (40mins) → Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memoria（60mins）→ Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History（180mins.
U.S. Capitol
The United States Capitol is among the most symbolically important and architecturally impressive buildings in the nation. The United States Capitol Building also holds the seat of the legislative branch in the U.S. federal government!
Lincoln Memorial
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865, just as the Civil War was ending. By March of 1867, Congress incorporated the Lincoln Monument Association to build a memorial to the honor the 16th president. Learn all about the main features of the Lincoln Memorial, visit the statue, murals, and inscriptions and more.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Located north of the Lincoln Memorial near the intersection of 22nd St. The memorial includes the names of over 58,000 servicemen and women who gave their lives in service in the Vietnam Conflict. The memorial also includes "The Three Servicemen" statue and the Vietnam Women's Memorial. Since its dedication in 1982, visitors have brought offerings to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to honor and remember those who served in the Vietnam War.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It was dedicated on July 27, 1995. The Memorial was designed and financed by private contributions and erected under the auspices of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Advisory Board composed of Korean War veterans appointed by President Reagan. The memorial commemorates the sacrifices of the 5.8 million Americans who served in the U.S. armed services during the three-year period of the Korean War. The War was one of the most hard fought in our history. During its relatively short duration from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953, 36,574 Americans died in hostile actions in the Korean War theater. Of these, 8,200 are listed as missing in action or lost or buried at sea.
The White House
The world-famous White House in Washington, DC is the official residence of the president of the United States and the place where most of the work is done. The facade of this neoclassical mansion is a global icon.
PICK-UP DETAILS:
08:00AM - Washington, D.C. - Shakespeare Theatre
