One of America’s most identifiable historic and political symbols is the White House, home and office to the President of the United States. Located at famous 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, a walking tour of the White House is a great way to kick off your Washington, D.C. vacation.

Just a few blocks from the White House is the famed National Theatre, a historic venue for an array of live stage productions. Today the National Theatre mostly hosts traveling Broadway musicals.

A central point of most sightseeing visits to Washington, D.C. is the National Mall. Home to many iconic landmarks, including the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, you’ll never find a dull moment on National Mall.

The National Gallery of Art is just one of the many free things to see and do in Washington, D.C. Located on National Mall, the National Gallery of Art is one of the world’s greatest art museums.

Take a tour of the Library of Congress, the nation’s oldest federal cultural institution and the research arm of Congress. With nearly 530 miles of bookshelves and more than 29 million books and other printed material, the Library of Congress is the perfect place for book lovers to visit.

Take it all the way to the Supreme Court! You can in Washington, D.C. The highest court in the United States, you will enjoy a tour of the Supreme Court where you can listen to a few minutes of arguments from a current case. If you want to listen to an entire proceeding, come early and get in line, as entry is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

If you need a break from the monuments and museums, discover the hip and historic neighborhood of Georgetown. This charismatic neighborhood features fashionable boutiques and fine dining establishments, and is a trendy hangout for the students of Georgetown University.

Washington, D.C. is home to many popular sports teams, including the Washington Redskins football team. Watch the pigskin fly at a Washington Redskins game at FedEx Field, located minutes away in Landover, MD.

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