Sightseeing by day in the capital is no match for the utterly magnificent landmarks seen on night tours of Washington D. C. Each monument is brightly lit up like a Christmas tree, and the moonlight makes it even more spectacular. From the White House to the U. S. Capitol at the other end of Pennsylvania Ave, there are living history monuments that are much more than just historical structures.
There are many options as to which attractions and sights to include, and how to go about visiting each of them. In other words, tourists get to choose the itinerary and the mode of transport. Take a nice walk in the moonlight with an expert tour guide, hit the main spots by bus with audio narration, or enjoy the pleasure of a trolley ride.
The best and most efficient way to take this tour is to begin at either the White House or the U. S. Capitol. Note that visitors won't be able to get a tour from the inside of either one. This is not just because it's after-dark, but also because U. S. Capitol visitor center tickets or White House group visits must be arranged well in advance, and it has to be done through the proper channels.
Inside or out, a good close look at these majestic monuments is more than enough to feel the thrill and awe that comes with being surrounded by greatness. A tour that sets off from the Old Post Office or the Capitol will then continue to the WW II Memorial. Next up is the Vietnam War Memorial, and then on to see Lincoln. It's a tradition to take pictures on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, with a larger-than-life Honest Abe providing the backdrop.
Having survived the Korean War Memorial, tour guests reach the Jefferson Memorial on the Potomac River Tidal Basin's south bank. This is among the best architectural landmarks in DC, inspired by the Pantheon in Rome and resembling Thomas Jefferson's own home in Virginia. The iconic columns, rounded dome and the 19-ft bronze statue of Jefferson below offer one of the signature experiences for tourists in the capital.
The FDR Memorial which comes next is a quite touristy in comparison to the other historic structures in the capital. Each of its four so-called rooms has a different kind of waterfall. It's symbolic of the epic events and challenges such as WWII and the Great Depression that President Roosevelt had to contend with during his four terms.
Raise the flag on Iowa Jima, and then march to pay your respects to Martin Luther King Jr. The MLK Memorial comes under the National Mall's area, which means visitors are getting to see two major attractions. A significant fact about the MLK Memorial in DC is that its address is 1941 Independence Avenue, which neatly combines the year that Civil Rights legislation was passed with the basic right to freedom.
The last stop on the tour is the White House, which is off-limits to tourists, but still well worth a look from the outside. Obviously, night tours of Washington D. C. Can cover much more ground, and there's a whole lot more to see if there's still time left over before the sun comes up. A walk on the Georgetown waterfront, for example, comes highly recommended.
There are many options as to which attractions and sights to include, and how to go about visiting each of them. In other words, tourists get to choose the itinerary and the mode of transport. Take a nice walk in the moonlight with an expert tour guide, hit the main spots by bus with audio narration, or enjoy the pleasure of a trolley ride.
The best and most efficient way to take this tour is to begin at either the White House or the U. S. Capitol. Note that visitors won't be able to get a tour from the inside of either one. This is not just because it's after-dark, but also because U. S. Capitol visitor center tickets or White House group visits must be arranged well in advance, and it has to be done through the proper channels.
Inside or out, a good close look at these majestic monuments is more than enough to feel the thrill and awe that comes with being surrounded by greatness. A tour that sets off from the Old Post Office or the Capitol will then continue to the WW II Memorial. Next up is the Vietnam War Memorial, and then on to see Lincoln. It's a tradition to take pictures on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, with a larger-than-life Honest Abe providing the backdrop.
Having survived the Korean War Memorial, tour guests reach the Jefferson Memorial on the Potomac River Tidal Basin's south bank. This is among the best architectural landmarks in DC, inspired by the Pantheon in Rome and resembling Thomas Jefferson's own home in Virginia. The iconic columns, rounded dome and the 19-ft bronze statue of Jefferson below offer one of the signature experiences for tourists in the capital.
The FDR Memorial which comes next is a quite touristy in comparison to the other historic structures in the capital. Each of its four so-called rooms has a different kind of waterfall. It's symbolic of the epic events and challenges such as WWII and the Great Depression that President Roosevelt had to contend with during his four terms.
Raise the flag on Iowa Jima, and then march to pay your respects to Martin Luther King Jr. The MLK Memorial comes under the National Mall's area, which means visitors are getting to see two major attractions. A significant fact about the MLK Memorial in DC is that its address is 1941 Independence Avenue, which neatly combines the year that Civil Rights legislation was passed with the basic right to freedom.
The last stop on the tour is the White House, which is off-limits to tourists, but still well worth a look from the outside. Obviously, night tours of Washington D. C. Can cover much more ground, and there's a whole lot more to see if there's still time left over before the sun comes up. A walk on the Georgetown waterfront, for example, comes highly recommended.
