Things to do in Washington, D.C.

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Mount Vernon was the plantation and home of George Washington, the first President of the United States. He lived there with his wife, Martha Washington, and their tombs are located on the estate. The estate is open to visitors and has many activities and experiences for the whole family, including the chance to visit a distillery, watch a 3D movie, and more. It is situated on the banks of the Potomac River in Fairfax County, Virginia, near Alexandria and across from Prince George's County, Maryland.

#2

The Museum of the Bible invites people of all ages and walks of life to engage with the Bible and experience its stories through interactive exhibitions. It is located at 400 4th St. SW in Washington, D.C., USA.

#3

Board a riverboat for a freshly prepared meal, then watch illuminated national monuments pass by

#4

Arlington National Cemetery is a military cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, United States, where over 400,000 servicemen and women from America's many conflicts are buried. The cemetery is also the burial site of Presidents John F. Kennedy, and William Taft, among other prominent Americans.

#5

View national monuments on foot, then inspect historic public buildings with a guide

#6

The museum is a center for research into the history and science of aviation and spaceflight, as well as planetary science and terrestrial geology and geophysics. Almost all of its spacecraft and aircraft on display are original primary or backup craft (rather than facsimiles). Its collection includes the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, the Friendship 7 capsule which was flown by John Glenn, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, the Bell X-1 which broke the sound barrier, the model of the starship Enterprise used in the science fiction television show Star Trek: The Original Series, and the Wright brothers' Wright Flyer airplane near the entrance.

#7

The United States Navy Memorial is located on Pennsylvania Avenue between 7th Street Northwest and 9th Street Northwest in Washington, D.C. It was designed to pay tribute to those who have served or are currently serving in the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and the Merchant Marine. You'll also find it by looking for the two white flagpoles.

#8

Discover Washington D.C. beyond the monuments

#9

Experience the sensation of flying in state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnels. It's safe for all ages, experience levels and abilities. Indoor sky diving at iFLY is a family-friendly activity perfect for kid’s birthday parties, corporate events, team building, and more.