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National Postal Museum
2 Massachusetts Avenue Northeast , Washington DCFrom stagecoach to Model T, learn about the techniques and technologies the U.S. Postal Service has employed to deliver mail over the years. Exhibits at National...
Ford's Theatre
511 Tenth St, NW , Washington DC, 20004Ford's Theatre's mission is to celebrate the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and to explore the American experience through theatre and education. The Ford's...
The National Zoo
3001 Connecticut Ave., NW , Washington DC, 20008One of the most kid-friendly places to visit in Washington, DC is the National Zoo where you can see more than 400 different species of animals. The National...

National Museum of American History
14th Street and Constitution Ave., NW , Washington DC, 20560Newly remodeled, the Smithsonian museum is a great place for kids of all ages to use their imaginations and learn about our nation's history. Head to the...

United States Capitol
100 Constitution Avenue Northeast , Washington DC, 20002To visit areas of the Capitol beyond the Capitol Visitor Center, you must make a reservation in advance. Note that tour schedules can fill up quickly,...
President Lincoln's Cottage
Intersection of Rock Creek Church Rd & Upshur St Armed Forces Retirement Home Campus, Washington DC, 20011After a $15 million restoration by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a private, non-profit organization, President Lincoln's Cottage is open...
La Maison Francaise
4101 Reservoir Road, NW Embassy of France, Washington DC, 20007An elegant performing arts and cultural center awaits you within the eight-acre landscaped grounds of the Embassy of France. Completed in 1984, La Maison...
DC World War Memorial
17th Street Northwest & 17th St NW , Washington DCThe World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war...
Lillian & Albert Small Museum
701 3rd Street Northwest , Washington DCHouses the oldest surviving synagogue building in the District. It was erected in 1876 by the Adas Israel Congregation. The museum is operated by the Jewish...

Smithsonian American Art Museum
9th Street Northwest & F St NW , Washington DC, 20001The collection captures the aspirations, character and imagination of the American people throughout three centuries. The American Art Museum is the home...

Newseum
555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. , Washington DC, 20001The Newseum — a 250,000-square-foot museum of news — offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second...

Vietnam Veterans Memorial
, Washington DC, 20245The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the individuals who served their Nation.
Senate And House Office Buildings
Independence Avenue and Constitution Avenue , Washington DC, 20515Visitors are welcome in the polished halls of these vast office buildings But, it may be easier to see your representatives on the House or Senate floor...

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl, SW , Washington DC, 20024A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, promote human...
Folger Shakespeare Library
201 East Capitol Street Southeast , Washington DC, 20003Rare books, paintings and other memorabilia, such as musical instruments, costumes and films, make this a most unique collection. A reproduction of an Elizabethan...