Washington: top attractions (map, subway, sightseeing plan, tickets, interesting facts)

Capitol, Washington

Control center

If I were looking for a good and short definition for Washington, I would probably use this one: control center. On the one hand, the city is very young (founded only in 1790), and on the other, in a short time it has become one of the most important, if not the most important center of power in the world. This is where decisions are made that shape and influence the political and economic situation on our planet. Direct telephone lines from other important cities in the world run here, and basically nothing important happens without the participation or consultation with the authorities in Washington.

When at the end of the 18th century, representatives of the northern and southern states of America worked on a unification compromise and as part of this compromise decided that the capital of the United States would not be Philadelphia, but a new city symbolically located on the border between the North and the South, they certainly could not have guessed that it would so quickly become one of the main command points of the world. Then they unanimously indicated a place: on the border of the states of Virginia and Maryland, on the Potomac River. They entrusted the design of the city to the French architect Pierre Charles L'Enfant and construction could begin. This is how Washington was born.

It will come as no surprise that the city is named after the first president of the United States. I know it's obvious, but for the sake of formality I had to mention it.

The most famous portrait of George Washington was painted from an unfinished original. Both works are by Gilbert Stuart

Friendly city

Pierre Charles L'Enfant he created a concept of the city based on a grid of really very wide and spacious streets, creating space for monumental, but not too tall, classical buildings. Interestingly, one of the designer's main assumptions, that no building in the city would be higher than the Capitol (88 m), was respected until the 90s, when the Post Office Pavilion (96 m) was built, which was 8 meters higher than the Capitol. Then, in the 50s, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (100 m), which was 12 meters higher than the Capitol, took over the baton. The Basilica remains the tallest building in Washington to this day, but in the meantime another building has squeezed into the list: the National Cathedral (92 m). The Capitol has therefore fallen to fourth place. However, it is easy to notice that none of these buildings differ significantly in height from the others and does not compete directly with the Capitol, because it is significantly distant from it. L'Enfant's architectural intention is basically still fulfilled, because from the point of view of a person walking the streets, the perception of the city remains the same.

Curiosity:
Currently, there are regulations in Washington that limit the maximum height of new buildings. Near the Capitol (on the National Mall) and around historic buildings, the maximum height limit is 27,4 m (90 feet), and in the rest of the city, it is 39,6 m (130 feet). So don't look for glass skyscrapers in Washington. You won't find them.

Washington sightseeing plan

The plan that I will try to present here arose from the need to organize an independent trip, the duration of which was strictly defined and limited. I planned the visit to Washington as a one-day trip during my stay and sightseeing New York.
Fortunately, both cities are connected by an excellent, fast train connection. New York I arrived in Washington by train and returned the same way. The time limit was therefore a direct result of the train schedule. In practice, it looked like this: I got off the train in Washington at 9:30 in the morning, and in the evening I had to be back at the station before 20:00 p.m., because that was the departure time of the return train. I had 10,5 hours at my disposal to visit the capital of the USA. The organization of the tour and the plan had to be perfect. As you can easily guess, I worked out everything in the smallest details. A well-thought-out and exceptionally condensed tour plan was created, but it gave the possibility of shaping it flexibly.

At the end of the day, when I was tired, I sat down in my seat on the train back to New York and it turned out that everything worked out, I smiled to myself with satisfaction. Here I have a ready plan! I am very happy with it and below I will share all the details with you. I encourage you to read and re-read the plan at least once in its entirety. Important information is spread practically throughout the entire content of the guide. Without it, the organization of this trip and sightseeing would not have been successful.

Regardless of my idea for sightseeing, I decided to write this guide in such a way that, in addition to my vision of sightseeing in Washington, I would provide you with a complete set of information to build your own plan. So it will not be just a description of my idea. You will also find here everything you need to create your own plan and realize your own, perhaps completely different vision of sightseeing, which I encourage you to do!

Each attraction marked on the map has its own independent, short and specific description. I have numbered all the attractions and these numbers are repeated throughout the entry. You'll find it in several places: on maps, in the table of contents, in the headers next to the attraction descriptions, and in all the descriptions below. This should make navigating through this information fairly easy.

Use GPS coordinates!

I provide precise GPS coordinates for each attraction. This may not seem particularly useful at first glance, but in practice, the exact opposite is true. Thanks to these coordinates, you do not have to stick to a specific sightseeing path. You can explore the city basically as you like.

How to use GPS coordinates in practice?
Just click on the link next to them. Then your phone's navigation will open and automatically plot the path to your destination, but... you don't have to follow that path! Walk however you like, wherever you feel like, and treat the indication on your phone only as information about whether you're getting closer to your destination or maybe you've already taken the wrong direction. Exploring a city isn't about taking the shortest route, but about enjoying its atmosphere. Thanks to GPS coordinates, you don't have to worry about getting lost, and at the same time you have unlimited freedom to explore.
In short: click on the coordinates, walk and check from time to time to see if you are going in the right direction. No nerves, no stress, pleasure. Simple and beautiful!

Tickets to attractions

The section on tickets is usually the least enjoyable part of the guide. First, it is difficult to get tickets to the most attractive places, and second, tickets to such places are usually not cheap. Washington is definitely more friendly in this respect. The problem with advance reservations is of course similar to other popular tourist destinations, but admission to most facilities is free. Yes! I was not mistaken. Most of the places we will want to visit are available for free!
In practice, in the case of facilities where the number of visitors is limited, you must make a free reservation of the day and time of entry in advance on the facility's website. You will then receive confirmation of the reserved entry and a free entry ticket and instructions on how to proceed (where and how far in advance to appear, what are the security check procedures before entry, etc.) at the email address provided.
Of course, it's great that most of the sites are free to visit, but on the other hand, it means that there are many more people willing to enter than if the entrance was paid. This leads to another important fact for us: tickets must be booked well in advance. Often, there are already free places a few weeks in advance. If we also want the visiting hours to fit into our sightseeing plan, it's really worth planning and booking everything well in advance. If you find out too late, no perfect plan will help.
For your convenience in the descriptions of attractions I will provide links to websites where you can book tickets in advance.

Public transportation in Washington

You probably won't need any public transportation to complete your Washington sightseeing plan. The main train station is Union Station (1) in Washington is located in the immediate vicinity National Mall a large park and public space, where practically all the attractions that interest us are located: Capitol (4) by other government buildings, White House (8) and important museums and monuments.
The National Mall is really vast. The subway lines cross it practically in one place only, and the stations are spread out in such a way that they do not help us move between the objects of interest to us. When visiting, we are basically forced to walk through everything, which I actually consider a great advantage.
The metro can be useful to us mainly in two cases:
– first: at the end of the day, when we have completed the last point of the trip and we will not have enough strength to return to the main train station Union Station (1). Quite by accident 🙂 I planned the trip so that the last point would be near a subway station that has a direct connection to the main train station.
– secondly: people who wish to visit the site founded during the Civil War (in 1864) Arlington National Cemetery (19) will have to use the subway. The cemetery is close enough to get there quickly by subway, but far enough away that you won't have time to walk there.

Washington Metro SmartTrip Card

The Washington subway is very modern and convenient, except for one thing: the machines selling tickets, or rather cards. SmartTrip. Operating a ticket machine is like working on deciphering Enigma, or maybe I was just really tired. In the end, I had to use the help of a serviceman who was doing some service work on the neighboring ticket machine. So I won't give you detailed instructions on "how to buy a ticket," but in short, it looks like this:
1. To ride the metro you need a metro card SmartTrip, which the machine will issue to you when you buy your first ticket (the card is an additional $2 and becomes your property forever). The machines are at all subway entrances.
2. The card must be topped up with an appropriate amount of money, depending on the cost of the planned journeys.
3. Each ride costs from about $2 to $6 and depends on the length of the ride and the time of day (peak or off-peak)
4. The cost of travel between specific stops is read from a special table (remember to read the cost for the appropriate time range).
5. If you already know how much money you will need on your card SmartTrip to pay for your rides, you top up your card SmartTrip in the machine and you're done. It's worth setting the total amount for travel before you buy the card, because then you can pay for the card purchase and the top-up at once. It's always better to decipher the Enigma once than to do it twice.
6. Then, when you pass through the metro gates, you simply place your card on the reader and the fare is collected automatically.

The interior of the matra. The metro in Washington looks similar everywhere. It's generally clean and nice.

Curiosity (a bit shocking):
In the 1950s and 1960s, the U.S. government wanted to investigate how chemicals could spread in cities, especially in enclosed spaces such as subway systems. It was a time Cold War, and the government was concerned about potential biological or chemical attacks, especially from the USSR, and wanted to develop effective defense systems. For this reason, a series of secret tests were conducted to understand how such attacks could spread in large cities and how best to respond to them. Of course, people using the subway at the time had no idea that such a test was underway. The tests used substances considered harmless at the time, which were similar to chemical weapons but did not have toxic properties (later it turned out that there are rare cases of their negative impact on the body of people with reduced immunity, leading to infections). One such material was the bacterium Bacillus subtilis, which was used in biological weapons research.
After spraying the substance, scientists and military analyzed how chemical particles spread through the ventilation system and what the effects of their presence in the air were. The idea was to develop methods for early detection of such substances and response to them.
After the tests were completed, information about them was kept secret for a long time. It was not until the 70s, during an investigation into unethical government activities, that details about secret tests, including those conducted in the Washington subway, were revealed. The US government later admitted to these experiments, and those who participated in them began to receive medical care and compensation.

Travel insurance to the USA

The United States does not require tourists to have insurance. It is worth remembering, however, that the costs associated with medical services in the event of something bad happening to us are really high in the US (European insurance, the so-called EHIC, does not work in the US).

Fee examples:
– visit to a primary care physician: USD 100
– one day of hospitalization: USD 500 (does not include tests and procedures)
– additionally, e.g. X-ray will cost up to USD 1 (depending on the type of X-ray)
– dentist (filling) up to USD 1

Basic insurance (e.g. for 14 days, covering medical and rescue costs up to PLN 500) can be found for around PLN 000-400 for the entire stay. The easiest way to find current insurance offers is at insurance comparison website – [click] (in this case the link redirects to the Rankomat price comparison site).

If you need a price comparison tool outside of Poland, check out the highly rated one EKTA insurance company – [click], available in several languages ​​and selling insurance products worldwide.

Washington Attractions Map

It's time to take a look at the Washington attractions map. We'll stop at this map for a moment because it's the most important tool for planning a trip and requires a few words of commentary (clicking on the map will open a much larger and more precise version that you can download and zoom in on).

Map of Washington attractions:
1 Union Station
2. The Supreme Court of the United States
3. Library of Congress
4. United States Capitol
5. National Air and Space Museum
6. National Archives Museum
7. Abraham Lincoln Memorial
8. The White House
9. Farragut North-Subway
10. National Gallery of Art
11. Sculpture Garden
12. Museum of Natural History
13. National Museum of American History
14. National Museum of African American History and Culture
15. National Museum of Asian Art
16. National Museum of African Art
17. Hirschhorn Museum
18. National Museum of the American Indian
19. Arlington National Cemetery

I have marked all the attractions on the map, giving them numbers. I use these numbers throughout the content of this guide. You will find more detailed descriptions of the attractions, along with additional practical information and GPS coordinates, under the same numbers later in the text (and in the table of contents at the beginning of the entry).
The sightseeing route I have proposed does not include all the attractions visible on the map. My proposal includes only attractions with numbers from (1) to (9) and it is best to plan to visit them in exactly this order. They are:

1.Union Station
2. United States Supreme Court
3. Library of Congress
4. United States Capitol
5. National Air and Space Museum
6.National Archives Museum
7. Abraham Lincoln Memorial
8. The White House
9. Farragut North - Subway

However, assuming that this guide is also a tool for planning your own trip, and that not everyone is interested in exactly the same things as me, I decided to mark other interesting places on the map, giving them numbers from (10) to (19):

10.National Gallery of Art
11. Sculpture Garden
12. Museum of Natural History
13. National Museum of American History
14. National Museum of African American History and Culture
15. National Museum of Asian Art
16. National Museum of African Art
17. Hirshhorn Museum (modern and contemporary art)
18. National Museum of the American Indian
19. Arlington National Cemetery

Why is my tour limited to points (1) to (9)?
Because there won't be time for more. It should be remembered that I had a little over 10 hours at my disposal and I had to fit in that time. In practice, I managed to fit in and visit even more during my trip. Arlington Cemetery (19), but in this plan, in order not to overdo it with intensity, I decided to show it as an additional option.

If you're in Washington longer than me, there's nothing stopping you from adding more stops to your sightseeing, and then my guide will still be useful to you, especially since - as you can see on the map - most of the attractions are located near the same sightseeing route.

On the map I have also marked the location and names of the key (for us (not all) stops of two metro lines: red i blue. The Red Line will take you to Union Station (1), while the Blue Line will take you to Arlington Cemetery (19). If you need to transfer between the two lines, it is best to do so at the Farragut West (Blue Line) and Farragut North (Red Line) stops near (9), as this is where the two lines intersect.

Description of attractions in Washington

1 Union Station
Interior of Union Station in Washington, D.C.
Interior of Union Station in Washington, D.C.

Don't rush through Union Station. That would be a grave mistake. The station's architect, Daniel Burnham, really put in the work, designing a beautiful building inspired by the Roman Baths of Diocletian and the Arch of Constantine (the station's coffered, arched ceiling), and a major renovation in the 80s restored it to its original glory.
When it opened in 1907, it was the largest station in the world, but Grand Central in New York, built six years later, was already larger.
Before you run away from the station to dive into the city tour, look up in the main hall of the building. On the upper floor you will notice 36 gilded statues of Roman legionaries. They symbolize strength and honor.

Union Station, GPS coordinates:
38°53’50.1″N 77°00’22.7″W
38.897244, -77.006318 - click and route

2. The Supreme Court of the United States
When we were in Washington, there was a nervous wait in front of the Supreme Court. American television stations were waiting for the announcement of the verdict in the Donald Trump case, which would decide whether Trump would be eligible to run in the 2024 election.

Designed by Cass Gilbert, the building was not completed until 1935. Before that, the Supreme Court had operated in various temporary locations for more than 130 years, including the Capitol building (4).
The building has characteristic, classical shapes with Roman and Greek inspirations. Marble from different parts of the USA was used as a building material - including Vermont and Georgia, which symbolizes national unity. Above the colonnade of the façade is the famous motto: "Equal Justice Under Law" - "Equal justice before the law"On both sides of the stairs there are sculptures depicting Law (Authority of Law) and Justice (Contemplation of Justice), created by James Earl Fraser.
The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the field of constitutional law in the United States. It currently has nine justices, although the American Constitution does not specify their number (it is established by Congress). The justices are appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate.

Curiosity:
One of the first cases heard by the Supreme Court was: Chisholm v. State of GeorgiaIn this case, a citizen who supported the Kingdom of Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War sued for compensation for confiscated property. In a verdict delivered in 1793, the Supreme Court recognized the citizen's right to seek redress, but the 11th Amendment to the United States Constitution, issued a year later, reversed this ruling.

The interior of the building is beautifully decorated with marble and can be toured. There is also the possibility of watching the court proceedings live, but there are usually so many people willing to get in that the chances of getting in are practically zero.
Although thousands of petitions are filed with the court each year, the Supreme Court hears only 80–100 cases each year.

Opening hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 - 15:00 PM
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays

US Supreme Court – official website [click]

Reservation of visiting hours
Reservations are not necessary. You must line up on the left (Northwest Door) or right (Southwest Door) side under the main entrance stairs as indicated by the arrows in the image below.
The tour will take you more than an hour.

To enter the U.S. Supreme Court, line up at one of the entrances beneath the main stairs.

United States Supreme Court, GPS coordinates:
38°53’26.1″N 77°00’19.4″W
38.890586, -77.005391 - click and route

3. Library of Congress
United States Library of Congress Building, Washington

The Library of Congress, although not formally the national library of the United States, in practice it basically serves as such. All American publishers are required (under penalty) to give the library two copies of each publication within three months of its publication.

The library was founded in 1800 and was initially located in the Capitol (4). The first collection consisted of books ordered from Europe for the sum of... $5.
During the Anglo-American War (1814), unfortunately, the Congress building was set on fire and the library located there burned down. Only part of the collection was saved. As part of the reconstruction of the collection, an interesting transaction took place at that time, in which the former US President Thomas Jefferson sold his private collection of books consisting of 23 volumes to the library for $950 (today the main building bears his name). In the following years, the library continued to purchase entire collections of books from different parts of the world and thus came into its possession Romanov family collection consisting of 2800 volumes and Otto Vollbehr's collection, consisting of 3115 first editions and prints (incunabula), including a copy Gutenberg BibleThe library also has some very unique collections, such as:
– a collection of pocket globes,
– the world’s smallest printed children’s book “Old King Cole”. It was published in 1985 in 85 copies by Gleniffer Press from Paisley, Scotland. It is 1 x 1 mm in size and was published on 22-gram paper. The pages are best turned with a needle 🙂
– Adolf Hitler's private collection of books.

Currently, the Library of Congress has over 173 million objects – from books (38 million), through maps, to sound recordings and photographs.
It is worth noting that the library has one of the largest collections of books in Polish in the world!

What should you pay attention to during your visit?

Thomas Jefferson Building – the main library building and a masterpiece of Neo-Renaissance architecture (opened in 1897).
Main Reading Hall – the heart of the library, accessible for viewing from the visitor gallery. The octagonal hall impresses with its dome, columns and classical-style details.
Gutenberg Collection – the library has one of the few existing copies of the Gutenberg Bible in the world (the first book printed using movable type).
Waldseemüller Map - called "America's birth certificates". This is the first map on which the name "America" ​​appeared.
Wall paintings and decorations – the interiors are decorated with paintings depicting allegories of knowledge, science and art. Pay attention to the details of the ceilings and corridors.

Opening hours for visitors
Monday: closed
Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 10am - 00pm
Friday: 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 am - 17:00 pm
Sunday: closed
Last entry for visitors is 30 minutes before closing.

Library of Congress – official website [click]

Book a visit
It is obligatory and free of charge. Reservation of a visiting time must be made directly at Library of Congress reservation page – [click]

Set aside about 1-2 hours for the tour (depending on your curiosity and preferred pace of sightseeing).

information brochure
At the link below I am posting an information brochure downloaded from the Library of Congress website, presenting the layout and contents of the rooms recommended for visiting.
download: official, Library of Congress tourist brochure – [click]

Library of Congress, GPS coordinates:
38°53’19.4″N 77°00’19.2″W
38.888712, -77.005335 - click and route

4. United States Capitol
Capitol, Washington

The Capitol deserves a very extensive description, of course, but don't worry! I promised myself that it would be short and concise, so I'll keep my word.

The building on Capitol Hill, the seat of the United States Congress (i.e. the American parliament), towers over Washington and is visible from almost every place in the city. This is possible due to the city regulations in force and strictly observed in Washington, which prohibit the construction of tall buildings in the city and administratively limit the height of all city buildings (I wrote more about this in the introduction to this post).
If you plan to travel more around the United States, note that many American state capitals have state government buildings that are heavily modeled on the Capitol.

The Capitol began to be built in 1793, and the cornerstone was laid by George Washington himself. Construction lasted many years, and in subsequent years, significant renovations were carried out. The most eye-catching element of the building is the massive dome. It was made of cast iron and weighs over 4 tons. On its top is the Statue of Freedom, measuring over 000 meters.
The focal point of the Capitol is of course the main hall, located directly under the dome. Once inside, pay attention to the huge painting that adorns the vault. It is called “The Apotheosis of Washington,” but it really takes a while to find the first president of the United States. The tiny figure of the president looking down at us is visible just off the edge of the painting.

The interior of the main hall in the Capitol, i.e. the rotunda and the dome with a painting where you should look for George Washington.
If you have any trouble finding the first president of the USA, I can help you with an enlargement.

The walls of the Rotunda are decorated with historical paintings presenting key moments in American history, such as the arrival of Columbus and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and around it stand statues of the most important figures in the history (including the almost contemporary one) of the United States.
Right next to the Rotunda there is National Statuary Hall the former chamber of the House of Representatives. It now houses truly brilliant statues of prominent figures from the history of each US state.

Interior of the former House of Representatives Chamber (National Statuary Hall) in the Capitol

Curiosity:
The Capitol basement is home to a mysterious “Vault,” which was supposed to be the burial place of George Washington. However, it was never used for its original purpose. However, it is not the only underground curiosity located beneath the Capitol. It is home to a little-known underground railroad built in 1912, designed to provide quick and safe travel between selected buildings of the American administration without having to go to the surface.
To be more specific, Capitol Subway System (as the system is called) consists of three underground electric transportation systems connecting the United States Capitol with all of the Senate buildings and one of the House of Representatives buildings.
Access to the funicular is very limited for tourists, but if you are part of a guided tour and are extremely lucky or have a special permit, you can see some of the tunnels while touring the Capitol or Library of Congress.
You probably won't be so lucky, but you can satisfy your curiosity about what this slightly hidden railway looks like by watching the video produced by the Washington Post, available below:

Capitol opening hours for visitors
The Capitol can be visited from Monday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 16:30 p.m.

United States Capitol – official website for visitors – [click]

Book a visit
The tour is guided and free of charge. In theory, reservations are not required, unless the tour is fully booked and there are still some free places (which is rather unlikely). In practice, you should definitely make a reservation for the entry time. This should be done directly on the Capitol booking page – [click]

Set aside 2 hours to visit the Capitol. You must arrive at the Capitol half an hour before the tour begins. Visitor Center and exchange your reservation for a free ticket and line up in the appropriate group, as indicated on the ticket you received. The tour is guided and lasts about 1,5 hours.

The main hall and the Visitor Center, where you must report with your entry pass and exchange it for a ticket.

WARNING!
There is a really decent fast food bar/restaurant in the Capitol with good food at very reasonable prices (you can see the entrance to the restaurant in the photo above, to the right of the Visitor Center). I suggest you take advantage of this opportunity to eat a solid meal. It is hard to find anything decent to eat anywhere on the National Mall.

Entrance to Capitol Visitors Center, GPS coordinates:
38°53’23.4″N 77°00’30.3″W
38.889820, -77.008424 - click and route

5. National Air and Space Museum (NASM)
The Apollo 11 command module that returned the astronauts to Earth.

Well, I won't be objective in the case of this museum. I can't! And that's because I'm a fan of topics related to the conquest of space, the history of this conquest and space in general. I'm a little less interested in traditional aviation, but space is space! For me, this museum was the place where I would most like to stay overnight. Authentic exhibits from space missions, including a used, burnt out and melted Apollo 11 rocket engine and the Apollo 11 command module, the capsule in which astronauts returned to Earth after the first human landing on the moon in human history. Plus all the other junk from older and newer space missions, such as rovers, satellites, solar sails, spacesuits, and an International Space Station simulator. Just crazy!
By the way, the exhibition is made with such an idea and scope that I probably floated above the ground for some time from the impression ... I know I'm biased, but what the heck! This museum is simply beautiful.

A spent fragment of the Apollo 11 engine
Opportunity Rover. Such rovers explored the surface of Mars during a mission that officially ended on February 13, 2019, after the last failed attempt to connect with the rover. It had been working on Mars and transmitting data from it since 2004.
A fragment of the exhibition at the Air and Space Museum in Washington
The International Space Station's observation window in 1:1 scale

The aviation exhibits and other additional exhibits (e.g. the history of breaking the speed record with original exhibits) are also jaw-dropping and every technology enthusiast will leave here overwhelmed. That's for sure!
I can't imagine visiting Washington without visiting this museum.

I recently came across information that the Air and Space Museum is currently the most visited aviation museum in the world and one of the most visited museums in general (it is visited by about 8 million people per year, for comparison, the Louvre in Paris is in first place, which was visited by 2024 million people in 8,7).
Such a large attendance creates some problems with access to tickets, especially since admission to the museum is free!!! So be sure to book your free tickets well in advance. The entry hours are observed quite restrictively, and the tickets are really checked.

Curiosity:
You can see the original in the museum flyer I (!!!), the world's first successful motorized airplane, in which Wilbur Wright took off from the launching rail into the air on December 14, 1903, and flew 12 meters. The flight lasted 3,5 seconds. Three days later, after minor repairs to the damage the airplane had sustained during its first landing, the second brother, Orville Wright, made his first flight and landed safely after 12 seconds, having flown 37 meters (120 feet). That same day, the brothers made three more flights in the airplane, the longest being a 59-second flight over a distance of 260 meters. A few moments after the flight ended, a strong gust of wind knocked the airplane over several times and severely damaged it. Flyer I never flew again.
In the space section of the museum, look carefully and you will come across samples of lunar rocks brought to Earth by the Apollo missions.

The fastest (formerly) bike in the world

National Air and Space Museum – official website [click]

Opening hours for visitors
The museum is open daily from 10:00 to 17:30, except December 25 and January 20.

Book a visit
Reservation is required and free of charge. Be sure to book your ticket well in advance! Reservations for your visit time must be made directly on the NASM booking page – [click]
Set aside about 1-2 hours for the tour (depending on your curiosity and preferred pace of sightseeing).

Main entrance to the National Air and Space Museum, GPS coordinates:
38°53’16.1″N 77°01’11.4″W
38.887809, -77.019841 - click and route

6. National Archives Museum
The main exhibition hall in the rotunda of the National Archives. The museum displays the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

If we count all the pages of documents that are kept in the National Archives Museum in Washington, it turns out that there are about 13 billion pages in total. Can anyone imagine such a number? Of these 13 billion pages, a dozen are definitely the most important. They contain the foundations of American statehood and set the path for modern democracy. A visit to the National Archives Museum is a unique and unrepeatable chance to see the original manuscripts:
- The Declaration of Independence of 1776
- United States Constitution
- United States Bill of Rights
I admit that viewing these documents in their original form makes a powerful impression, especially since they bear the original signatures of, for example, George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. I highly recommend it!

A photo of the first page of the constitution taken by me. The familiar opening words of the preamble are clearly visible: "We the People"
The opening words of the constitution read as follows:
“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”
Signatures of the United States Constitution

Curiosity:
The museum's collection includes the Magna Carta (from 1297). One of only four copies of this medieval charter of freedoms, widely considered the most complete and best preserved. As a reminder, the Magna Carta is one of the most important documents in history, which initiated the idea of ​​limited power and protection of basic rights of citizens. The document was issued by the King of England, John the Landless, under pressure from the barons who rebelled against his rule. Magna Carta aimed to limit the power of the monarch and introduced the idea that the king is also subject to the law (Let me remind you that this happened in the Middle Ages when monarchs had almost unlimited power). The document became the foundation for later laws and constitutions and an inspiration for the idea of ​​human rights (it is associated with, among other things, a legal provision protecting against arbitrary imprisonment and ensuring the right to a fair trial).

Magna Carta Exhibition (from 1297)

Curiosity:
14 handwritten copies were made Bill of Rights United States. One for Congress and one for each of the 13 states. About half of them no longer exist today (lost or destroyed). An interesting story is connected with the copy made for the state of North Carolina. In April 1865, in the final phase of the Civil War, it was stolen by Union soldiers and disappeared for 140 years. In 2005, information appeared that it had supposedly been offered for sale to anonymous collectors for a multi-million dollar sum. The trail interested federal agencies and FBI agent Robert King Wittman, who specializes in tracking and recovering antiquities and works of art, conducted an undercover operation. Posing as a collector interested in buying, he gained the trust of the people who had the document and after several months of negotiations, he took possession of the document during an arranged meeting. In 2005, after 140 years, the copy of the Bill of Rights made for North Carolina was recovered.

National Archives Museum – official website [click]

Opening hours for visitors
The museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 17:30 p.m. except Christmas Day (December 25) and Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November).

Book a visit
Reservations are required and a $1 reservation fee applies. Reservations for a visit must be made directly on the National Archives Museum booking page – [click]

Please allow 1 hour for your visit.

National Archives, GPS coordinates:
38°53’32.2″N 77°01’22.7″W
38.892283, -77.022972 - click and route

7. Abraham Lincoln Memorial
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Inside the Mausoleum, Washington, D.C.

Rising majestically above the surface of the Reflecting Pool Abraham Lincoln Mausoleum is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable symbols of the United States. As I walked up the stairs to the main room of the mausoleum I could almost hear the words "I Have a Dream”, which Martin Luther King Jr. delivered to the gathered crowd from this very spot in 1963. I felt a shiver run down my spine, and for a moment my body was covered with goose bumps. A piece of history.
After a moment, I stopped, raised my eyes, and found myself face to face with the President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. He was sitting, as usual, deep in thought in his chair. The fist of one hand was clenched, symbolizing strength, and the other was relaxed, signifying that he was also accompanied by compassion. A clear signal that balance is essential in exercising power. The stony and strong gaze of the president made me the first to break this visual bond and timidly look around the interior walls of the mausoleum. On the walls of the mausoleum, I noticed carved fragments of two famous speeches by Lincoln: the Gettysburg Address and the Second Inaugural Address. Rumors heard around town mentioned that there was a serious error in the quote from the speech on the south wall. Instead of the word “FARMER,” the word “FUTURE” was carved 🙂
I discreetly glanced so that the president wouldn't notice and think I had come here to joke. I admit that I was relieved when I noticed that the mistake had already been corrected. Traces of the previous word are still clearly visible, however. I recommend checking it yourself! However, do it discreetly so as not to upset President Lincoln. After all, he is 8,5 meters tall when sitting, so if he got angry and stood up, you would be in trouble!

For a better impression, I am including below a video fragment of a speech given from the steps of the mausoleum by Martin Luther King Jr., which perfectly captures this moment.

The Abraham Lincoln Memorial is open and accessible 24 hours a day.

Abraham Lincoln Mausoleum, GPS coordinates:
38°53’21.5″N 77°02’57.2″W
38.889293, -77.049221 - click and route

8. The White House
The White House, Washington

The White House needs no introduction. After a walk among the gigantic government and administrative buildings modeled on classical European architecture (including the Irish residence Leinster House), the White House seems really tiny. This impression is reinforced by the fact that you can't get close to it. The closed security zone around the president's house stretches really wide. All the more surprising is the fact that this tiny house houses 132 rooms, including the most important one Oval Office. The building would make a greater impression on us if it were possible to see the size of what is underneath the building. Under the White House, extensive systems of underground tunnels and shelters built during World War II stretch wide and deep, including Crisis Operations Center (PEOC), which was used, among other things, after the September 11, 2001 attacks. The heavily protected bunker and command center is located deep beneath the White House’s east wing, but the exact dimensions of the PEOC and its detailed structure remain top secret. In 2010-2012, there was major construction work going on around the White House, so of course there is speculation that this involved further expansion of the bunker structure.

The first president to live in the White House was John Adams (in 1800). The name "White House" initially referred to its snow-white facade made of sandstone, covered with a special lime whitewash. The name was officially recognized only in 1901, during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. In the period immediately after World War II, due to various factors (including fire), the building was in such poor condition that it was in danger of collapse. In 1948, President Harry Truman ordered its thorough renovation. Although it is now famous for its representative gardens, in 2009 Michelle Obama planted a vegetable garden there to promote healthy eating.

The best view of the White House is available from Lafayette Square (coordinates below). From here, looking at the White House, look to the left, towards the corner of the square adjacent to the street. There is a monument to a very well-known and respected citizen in the United States. It's Tadeusz Kościuszko!

The monument to Tadeusz Kościuszko in Washington, in front of the White House

Curiosity:
The author of the monument is a Polish sculptor, Antoni Popiel of the Sulima coat of arms, born in Szczakowa (currently a district of Jaworzno), known as a favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. The artist took part in a competition for the best design of a monument to Tadeusz Kościuszko and ... lost, taking second place. Despite this, by decision of President Theodore Roosevelt, his design was approved for implementation.

South Side View of the White House from The Ellipse, GPS coordinates:
38°53’42.9″N 77°02’11.7″W
38.895250, -77.036583 - click and route

Viewpoint of the north side of the White House from Lafayette Square, GPS coordinates:
38°54’00.3″N 77°02’11.5″W
38.900082, -77.036535 - click and route

9. Farragut North-Subway

Farragut is where our basic tour plan ends and you can slowly make your way back towards Union Station. You can do this on foot directly from the White House (you will be guided by the navigation after clicking on the coordinates for Union Station). The distance to cover is about 2,8 km (1,7 miles), which will take you about 40 minutes. You can diversify your way to the station by walking through a small China Town. It's on the way to the station, and the coordinates of the point you need to go to are given below
If you don't have the energy, find a metro station nearby. Farragut North (Red Line) and the subway will take you straight to Union Station.
If you have the strength and time, you can still go from the station Farragut West (blue line) to the Cemetery Arlington or in the opposite direction to the station Smithsonian near the other museums on the National Mall.
You can find all the points I mentioned on my Washington sightseeing map.

Farragut North (Red Line) - Subway Entrance, GPS coordinates:
38°54’09.9″N 77°02’21.0″W
38.902737, -77.039176 - click and route

Farragut West (Blue Line) - Subway Entrance, GPS coordinates:
38°54’05.3″N 77°02’31.1″W
38.901475, -77.041959 - click and route

China Town in Washington, GPS coordinates:
38°53’58.9″N 77°01’18.3″W
38.899705, -77.021735 - click and route

10. National Gallery of Art
One of the buildings of the National Gallery of Art in Washington

The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. is one of the most important art museums in the United States. It was founded in 1937 by a gift from Andrew Mellon. The museum is located on the National Mall and consists of two main buildings:
- West Building: Presents European art from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.
The most important works in the collection:
"Ginevra de' Benci" – Leonardo da Vinci
The only painting by Leonardo da Vinci found in North America, depicting a young woman with a subtle landscape background.
"Girl with a Flute" -Jan Vermeer
A painting presenting the mastery of light and delicacy of portraits.
"Impression, Sunrise" - Claude Monet
One of the most famous Impressionist paintings, showcasing Monet's mastery of painting light and color.
"Portrait of Giovanna Tornabuoni" -Domenico Ghirlandaio
Renaissance portrait of an Italian noblewoman, showing a wealth of detail and harmony of composition.

- East Building: Contains contemporary and modern art
Most important works:
"Number 1, 1950 (Lavender Mist)" -Jackson Pollock
One of the most famous works of American abstract expressionism, where the artist created the composition using the drip painting technique.
"Orange and Yellow" -Mark Rothko
An example of minimalist abstract painting that focuses on the emotional impact of colors.
"Woman III" -Willem de Kooning
An outstanding example of the combination of figurativeness and abstraction in contemporary art.

National Gallery of Art – official website [click]

Opening hours
Every day from 10:00 to 17:00.
Closed on federal holidays.

Book a visit
Admission is free and no reservation is required.

Please allow 1 hour for your visit.

The square between the entrances to both buildings of the National Gallery of Art, GPS coordinates:
38°53’28.8″N 77°01’04.6″W
38.891339, -77.017935 - click and route

11. Sculpture Garden
Sol LeWitt's Four-Sided Pyramid installation

The Sculpture Garden is part of the National Gallery of Art. It offers an outdoor art experience and a place to rest if your legs get achy.
The garden was opened in 1999 and covers an area of ​​2,6 hectares.

The most interesting sculptures:
"Spider" -Louise Bourgeois
The monumental spider symbolizes the complexity of emotions associated with maternal care.

"Typewriter Eraser, Scale X" – Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen
The giant typewriter eraser is a humorous reference to technology and nostalgia.

"Thinker on a Rock" -Barry Flanagan
An interpretation of Rodin's famous "The Thinker", depicting a hare in the same position.

"Four-Sided Pyramid" -Sol LeWitt
A geometric concrete structure that attracts attention with its minimalist form.

"House I" -Roy Lichtenstein
An optically illusory sculpture that plays with the perception of space and perspective.

Book a visit
Admission is free and no reservation is required.

Sculpture Garden, GPS coordinates:
38°53’27.8″N 77°01’22.6″W
38.891062, -77.022941 - click and route

12. Museum of Natural History
The main hall at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.
photo: Blake Patterson, source Wikipedia on the principles CC BY 2.0 License

Another giant and record holder among museums. A must-see for those interested. The museum opened in 1910 and houses over 146 million (!!!) exhibits divided into thematic exhibitions.
The most famous and best known of them are:

Henry's famous elephant
The giant African elephant in the main hall is the symbol of the museum. It is one of the largest prepared elephants in the world.

Hope Diamond
Shrouded in legend, one of the most famous diamonds in the world weighing 45,52 carats. Of course, it is presented in the gallery of minerals.

Dinosaurs in Fossil Hall
The Deep Time exhibit features an impressive collection of dinosaur skeletons, including T-Rex and Triceratops, with a focus on evolution and climate change.

Ocean Hall
A huge exhibition about oceans and marine life.
The focal point is a life-size model of a blue whale.

Hall of Human Origins
An interactive exhibition presenting human evolution over 6 million years.

Insect Zoo
WARNING! Live insects, including butterflies, ants and spiders, with potential for close contact.

Butterfly Pavilion
An air-conditioned space with hundreds of live butterflies that fly freely among visitors.

National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C. – official website [click]
download: official museum plan – [click] downloaded by me from the official website of the museum.

Opening hours
Every day from 10:00 to 17:30.
Closed Thanksgiving and December 25 (Christmas).

Book a visit
Admission is free and no reservation is required.

A full tour of the museum takes 3 to 5 hours.

Entrance to the Natural History Museum, GPS coordinates:
38°53’26.7″N 77°01’33.6″W
38.890738, -77.025995 - click and route

13. National Museum of American History
National Museum of American History
photo: G. Edward Johnson, source Wikipedia on the principles CC BY-SA 3.0

A museum dedicated to the history and culture of the United States. You can really get into it and unexpectedly end up spending more time here than you originally planned because oh my! What isn't there!

I will only mention the most important things:
Fort McHenry Flag ("Star-Spangled Banner")
The original flag that inspired the US national anthem. It is the centerpiece of the museum and has a special, air-conditioned gallery.
First Ladies of the USA
An exhibition featuring dresses, jewelry and memorabilia related to first ladies, from Martha Washington to Jill Biden.
American popular culture
Exhibits related to cinema, music and television, including Judy Garland's red shoes from "The Wizard of Oz."
Presidents of the United States
An exhibition dedicated to the presidents, with original artifacts such as George Washington's outfit and presidential speeches.
American Enterprise
A history of the development of the US economy, from the Industrial Revolution to the present.
Transport and innovation
An exhibit showing the evolution of transportation in the US, including models of vintage cars, locomotives and airplanes.

National Museum of American History – official website [click]

Opening hours
Every day from 10:00 to 17:30.
Closed December 25 (Christmas).

Book a visit
Admission is free and no reservation is required.

Please allow at least 2 hours for your visit.

Entrance to the American History Museum, GPS coordinates:
38°53’27.3″N 77°01’48.2″W
38.890917, -77.030056 - click and route

14. National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Museum of African American History and Culture
photo: Frank schulenburg, source Wikipedia on the principles CC BY-SA 4.0

One of the newest museums. Opened in 2016, it tells the story of African Americans in the United States. It is the first national museum dedicated exclusively to African American history and culture.

The most interesting exhibitions and exhibits:
History and origins of slavery
The museum features a moving exhibition about the origins of slavery in the United States, showing the fate of people who were brought from Africa, their life on the plantations, and their fight for freedom.
Cultural and art collections
Exhibits include African American art, music, dance, and literature. These include items related to artistic movements such as the Harlem Renaissance, and music, including musical instruments, records, and recordings.
Civil rights movements
Exhibits dedicated to the African American struggle for equality and civil rights. The museum includes items related to leaders of this movement, such as Martin Luther King Jr. and a bus ticket that became a symbol of the Montgomery bus boycott.
American Sports History
Exhibits dedicated to outstanding African Americans in sports, including basketball, boxer, football and baseball players who changed the face of American sports, such as Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali.
Politics and history
A showcase of political leaders such as President Barack Obama, with personal items and artifacts related to his term in office and other key figures.

National Museum of African American History and Culture – official website [click]

Opening hours
Every day from 10:00 to 17:30.
Closed December 25 (Christmas).

Book a visit
Admission is free, but you can book your ticket on the official website museum booking page – [click]

Please allow at least 2 hours for your visit.

Entrance to the Museum of African American History and Culture, GPS coordinates:
38°53’26.9″N 77°01’57.0″W
38.890816, -77.032485 - click and route

15. National Museum of Asian Art

It will not surprise anyone if I write that the National Museum of Asian Art is one of the largest and most important centers in the world devoted to Asian art.
It consists of two galleries: the Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, which together form an exceptional collection of over 40 objects.
Freer Gallery of Art Founded in 1923 by American collector Charles Lang Freer, it initially focused on Chinese art and later expanded its collections to include art from other regions of Asia.
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery opened in 1987. It was named for Arthur M. Sackler, a philanthropist who helped develop the museum's collection of Asian art. It is known for its more contemporary approach to presenting and interpreting art.

The most interesting exhibitions and exhibits
Eastern Art – East Asian Works (China, Japan, Korea)
The collection includes sculptures, paintings, porcelain, calligraphy, textiles and other objects related to the culture of China, Japan and Korea. Among the exhibits are works by master Japanese painters and magnificent Chinese porcelains from the Ming Dynasty.

Hindu and Buddhist Collection
The museum houses an impressive collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures and manuscripts, including works from India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Tibet. Here you can see magnificent carvings of Buddhist figures and Hindu deities.

Islamic art
The collection contains works of art from the Middle East, ranging from everyday objects to magnificent manuscripts, bas-reliefs, ceramics and textiles.

Ceramics and sculptures
An impressive collection of ceramics, including famous Chinese vases and sculptures, which demonstrate the mastery of craftsmanship in Asia.

Painting and calligraphy
Collections of paintings in the Chinese and Japanese traditions, as well as wonderful examples of calligraphy, which in Asia is treated as an art and an expression of personality.

National Museum of Asian Art – official website [click]

Opening hours
Every day from 10:00 to 17:30.
Closed Thanksgiving and December 25.

Book a visit
Admission is free and no reservation is required.

Please allow at least 2 hours for your visit.

Entrance to the Asian Art Museum, GPS coordinates:
38°53’16.2″N 77°01’38.5″W
38.887843, -77.027353 - click and route

16. National Museum of African Art
National Museum of African Art
source Wikipedia on the principles CC BY-SA 3.0

The National Museum of African Art was founded in 1964 and has since become a major venue for promoting African art, culture and history. Thanks to donations from many African artists and collectors, the museum has amassed an impressive collection that includes both traditional and contemporary art.

The most interesting exhibitions and exhibits
Traditional and Ritual Art
The museum houses an extensive collection of ritual and ceremonial art from various regions of Africa, including masks, sculptures and objects related to religion and tribal traditions.

Contemporary painting and graphics
Collections of contemporary African artists who experiment with new forms of expression, including paintings, photography and graphic works. Contemporary art in the museum often addresses political, social and cultural themes.

Jewelry and textiles
Collections of African jewellery, from traditional to contemporary adornments, as well as textiles that have both aesthetic and functional significance in various African cultures.

Ceramics and sculpture
A collection of pottery and sculpture from Africa, including both traditional and modern works. These objects were often used in everyday life, but also had symbolic and ritual functions.

National Museum of African Art – official website [click]

Opening hours
Every day from 10:00 to 17:30.
Closed Thanksgiving and December 25.

Book a visit
Admission is free and no reservation is required.

Allow yourself about 1,5 hours for your visit.

Entrance to the Museum of African Art, GPS coordinates:
38°53’16.6″N 77°01’32.4″W
38.887933, -77.025670 - click and route

17. Hirschhorn Museum
Hirshhorn Museum
photo: Gunnar Klack, source Wikipedia on the principles CC BY-SA 2.0

The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is a museum of modern art that opened in 1974 and has since become a key place in Washington, D.C., to admire the most important works of art of the XNUMXth and XNUMXst centuries.

Main collections and exhibitions
Contemporary art
The museum has a vast collection of contemporary art, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, films and installations. The collection includes works by famous artists such as Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Jackson Pollock, Jeff Koons, Andy Warhol and many others.

Outdoor sculpture
The Sculpture Garden at the museum is one of the museum’s biggest attractions. It covers more than 1,5 acres and features some 30 sculptures in an outdoor space. It features works by artists such as Henry Moore, Alexander Calder, Auguste Rodin and Yayoi Kusama.

Multimedia installations
The museum features interactive installations and videos that are part of the contemporary art movement. Many of these works force reflection on current social and technological phenomena.

Hirshhorn Museum – official website [click]

Opening hours
Every day from 10:00 to 17:30.
Closed Thanksgiving and December 25.

Book a visit
Admission is free and no reservation is required.

Allow yourself about 1,5 hours for your visit.

Entrance to the Hirshhorn Museum (or on the opposite side of the building), GPS coordinates:
38°53’18.8″N 77°01’22.7″W
38.888556, -77.022981 - click and route

18. National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.

The National Museum of the American Indian opened in 2004, but its history dates back much further. The museum was created to preserve, document, and promote Native American history. The museum’s collections include objects donated by collectors, artists, and the tribes themselves. The museum building was designed to reflect Native American culture and traditions, using natural materials such as stone, wood, and water.

Main collections and exhibitions
Native American Arts and Crafts
The museum has an incredibly rich collection of Native American arts and crafts. These include embroidery, jewelry, pottery, textiles, masks, sculptures, and weapons.

History and culture
The collection presents the history of Native Americans, their traditions, languages, beliefs and way of life. Many exhibits show daily life before colonization and the changes that occurred after it.

Contemporary culture
Part of the museum's exhibitions is devoted to contemporary artists who draw inspiration from the traditions of their ancestors but create new forms of art, combining them with modern technologies and social themes.

National Museum of the American Indian – official website [click]

Opening hours
Every day from 10:00 to 17:30.
Closed Thanksgiving and December 25.

Book a visit
Admission is free and no reservation is required.

Please allow at least 2 hours for your visit.

Entrance to the Museum of the American Indian, GPS coordinates:
38°53’16.6″N 77°01’00.4″W
38.887935, -77.016773 - click and route

19. Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery, Washington

Arlington National Cemetery was founded in 1864 during the Civil War on land that had once belonged to the Lee family. Robert E. Lee, a Confederate leader, owned the land, but after the war, when his property was seized by the Union government, it became a military cemetery.

Today, it is one of the most honored places in the United States, commemorating the millions of people who gave their lives in military service. It houses the graves of war veterans, astronauts, presidents, and other important figures.

The most famous places in the cemetery
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
One of the most important points of the cemetery is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the resting place of soldiers who died in wars, but whose identity is unknown. This is where the daily changing of the guard ceremony takes place, which is one of the most moving moments. The sentinels are soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard).

Jefferson Davis Memorial
A monument to Jefferson Davis, former president of the Confederate States of America, who was one of the controversial figures of the Civil War. Although the cemetery is primarily a place of remembrance for those associated with the U.S. military, there is also a memorial dedicated to those who fought on the Confederate side.

Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial
The cemetery also contains a monument commemorating the tragic flight of the Space Shuttle Challenger, which disintegrated after takeoff in 1986. It commemorates the astronauts who died during that mission.

John F. Kennedy's grave
In one of the most important places in the cemetery is the grave of President John F. Kennedy. He was buried next to his wife, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. President Kennedy's grave is one of the most visited places. Nearby is also the Eternal Flame, which symbolizes the indelible traces of him.

William Howard Taft's grave
William Howard Taft, 27th President of the United States.

Due to its size, you need to devote about 2 hours to visiting the cemetery.
The cemetery is vast, so it is worth taking advantage of the tourist trams available on site, which offer guides telling about the history of the cemetery.

REMEMBER!
The cemetery is the final resting place of many people, so silence and respect should be maintained when visiting.

Opening hours
Open daily from 8:00 to 17:00 (in winter until 17:00, in summer until 19:00)
Closed December 25th.

Arlington Cemetery, GPS coordinates:
38°53’02.1″N 77°03’53.8″W
38.883913, -77.064948 - click and route

Hotels and lodging in Washington

Although I have developed my sightseeing plan for one day, I have described more attractions in the content for people who would like to see even more in Washington. In such a situation, you may need comfortable and well-located accommodation. Below I have included several links to interesting accommodation offers in Washington. However, do not treat my suggestions as a specific indication of the hotels that I recommend. Treat them as a good start for further searches. The links I have included use the search engine mechanism, which, in addition to a specific hotel, always offers other, similar offers, often more attractively priced. Additionally, the links contain filters prepared by me. They prevent the display of many offers that could unnecessarily clutter the search results and appropriately narrow the search area to the area that interests you. So you do not have to enter it manually every time. I recommend using these links, because they make searching easier and save time.

Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center – [click]

Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall – [click]

HighRoad Washington DC – [click]

Washington Plaza Hotel – [click]

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    Great guide! Washington is truly impressive – from the majestic Capitol to the amazing Smithsonian museums. It's good that you mention the subway, because getting around is quite convenient. Perfect inspiration for an intensive sightseeing trip!

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