Visiting Washington D.C.

Washington D.C is known for many things. That’s where the White House is, all three U.S. federal government branches, and the president. It is the capital of the United States. It was founded on July 16, 1790 and currently has a population of 711,571. It’s the 20th most populated city in the United States. The city borders Maryland and Virginia. It’s the most visited city in the world with 20 million tourists annually.

There are many things to do in Washington D.C. It could be very expensive to travel anywhere, but travelling to Washington D.C. is not that expensive. You would most likely spend around $155 per day on things like museums, tours, and entertainment. The average hotel price is $181 per day. You should expect to spend $30 on meals everyday, or if you like to eat at fancier restaurants you would spend more. Last but not least, if you didn’t take your own car, you would need to pay for transportation, which would cost around $37 per day.

There are many historical things to see in Washington D.C. One of the many things to see is the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. This memorial is the fourth in Washington D.C to honor a non-president, and the first to honor a man of color. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and it’s free to visit. The memorial is along the National Mall’s Tidal Basin. Another memorial you can go visit for free is the Franklin Roosevelt Memorial. This memorial honors the 32nd president. It’s composed of four rooms that represent each of his four terms as commander in chief. It’s also along the National Mall’s Tidal Basin.

Something that you could also enjoy if you have kids would be the National Zoo. Admission is free for everyone and it’s part of the Smithsonian Institution. The zoo has over 400 different species of animals. It’s one of the most kid friendly places to visit in the capital. You can also go on a tour to the U.S. Capitol building. The tours are free, but they require tickets that are on a first come first serve basis. While waiting for your tour you can browse the galleries, look at a 10 foot model of the capitol dome, and watch live videos from the House and Senate.