Things to Do in Washington, DC: 3 Top Sites

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What to Do in and around Washington, DC

Mount Vernon
Lincoln Memorial
Jefferson Memorial

A vacation to Washington, D.C. is going to be full of sightseeing, national pride and amazing eateries! Washington, D.C. is a beautiful city with impeccable architecture and a buzzing civic vibe. Of course, while you plan, you will notice that there plenty of free, fun and interesting things to do in Washington, DC. For example, the collections at the Smithsonian Institute are marvelous! There is also an outstanding food scene. Rasika is arguably, THE BEST place for modern Indian cuisine. What’s more, Rasika features dishes by James Beard awarding-winning chef, Vikram Sunderam. Another popular foodie destination is Georgetown Cupcake famous for serving up to-die-for cupcake flavors. Lastly, NoPA serves the best gourmet fried pies, hands down! You can see where we’re going with this… eat, see, eat, see… the cycle continues!

With so many things to do in Washington, D.C., we managed to narrow our list down to 3 top cultural/historical sites:

Mount Vernon – While technically not located in the city of Washington, D.C., a visit to George Washington’s home on the Potomac River is a MUST for your DC vacation. With stunning architecture and antique elements, Mount Vernon provides visitors with a wonderful insight into how the first president of the United States, George Washington, lived. Click here for more information.

Lincoln Memorial – “In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever.” An iconic structure, the Lincoln Memorial is a reminder of strength and unity. Click here for more information.

Jefferson Memorial – This impressive monument is open to visitors 24-hours a day for free. It was designed in a classical style influenced by Jefferson’s architectural affinities. Click here for more information.

Things to Do in Washington, DC

The Jefferson Memorial

Washington, D.C. is a wonderful vacation for families and solo sightseers, alike. While the three highlighted locations are spectacular, there are many more sights of historical and cultural importance to see in the capital city of the United States.