Lincoln Memorial
Memorial · Downtown
An impressive monument dedicated to President Abraham Lincoln, with a beautiful view of the Reflecting Pool.
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Plan a free trip to Washington D.C.Updated: 2026-10-11
Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States, a city rich in history, world-class museums, and impressive monuments. Visit to experience the heart of American politics, learn about the nation's history, and enjoy a rich culture.
Things to do in Washington D.C. include Lincoln Memorial, United States Capitol Building, National Air and Space Museum. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
An impressive monument dedicated to President Abraham Lincoln, with a beautiful view of the Reflecting Pool.
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The legislative center of the U.S. government, an iconic building with impressive architecture and guided tours.
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A fascinating museum showcasing the history of aviation and space, with real aircraft and spacecraft.
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One of the most popular museums in the world, with fascinating exhibits on dinosaurs, gems, and the natural world.
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The official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States, viewable from the outside.
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One of the world's leading art museums, with impressive collections of European and American art.
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A massive obelisk dedicated to George Washington, offering panoramic views of the city.
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An elegant memorial dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, with a beautiful view of the Tidal Basin.
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A museum showcasing the rich and diverse history of the United States, with fascinating exhibits on culture and politics.
Plan Washington D.C.Here is what 3 days in Washington D.C. look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Lincoln Memorial, United States Capitol Building, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, White House, National Gallery of Art and 9 more. Lincoln Memorial: An impressive monument dedicated to President Abraham Lincoln, with a beautiful view of the Reflecting Pool.
Day 1: Jefferson Memorial, World War II Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial. Day 2: Holocaust Memorial Museum, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, National Gallery of Art, Washington Monument. Day 3: United States Capitol Building, Library of Congress.
The itinerary for Washington D.C. runs through Tidal Basin, Downtown, National Mall and Capitol Hill.
Museums worth visiting in Washington D.C.: National Air and Space Museum (Downtown), Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (Downtown), National Gallery of Art (Downtown), Holocaust Memorial Museum (National Mall) and National Museum of American History (Downtown).
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