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The Supreme Court Created to represent the federal level judicial branch of the United States government, the U.S. Supreme Court is both an icon of American legal justice and the beauty of freedom. The Supreme Court has decided the judicial fates of famous cases such as Marbury v. Madison, Dred Scott v. Sandford, and Brown…

Smithsonian National Museum of the Am. Indian The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian holds one of the world’s largest collections of artifacts and art from the native peoples of the Western hemisphere. From the Arctic Circle to the southernmost tip of South America, the Museum of the American Indian represents native cultures honestly…

Smithsonian National Museum of American History Located in the nation’s capital, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History is home to over three million artifacts that encompass American history from the start of the Revolutionary War to the present day. The museum’s mission is to explore the past in order to create a better future…

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History This museum is recognizable by its green dome, underneath which you will learn fascinating things about our earth. The exhibits inside help you experience the earth’s history and parts of it you have never even seen.  You’ll learn more about the land and sea as well as some of the…

Smithsonian American Art Museum Holding the historic distinction of being the country’s first collection of American art, the Smithsonian’s American Art Museum remains a world leader for encapsulating the spirit of American culture through artistic creations. From Early America to modern-day artists, the American Art Museum features paintings, sculptures, and more from every era of…

Smithsonian National Museum of African Art Only steps away from the Smithsonian Castle and the Freer Sackler Gallery, the African Art Museum is the nation’s largest public collection of African art with nearly 700 pieces of artwork and artifacts. Collections range from ancient times to works from modern African artists, curated to present and illuminate the value…

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum This museum is an amazing look at space and flight. It contains more history and artifacts from air and spacecraft than any other museum. Our sense of exploration is uniquely human, and the invention of flight and exploration of space is the result of just how far our search for discovery…

Mount Vernon Built in 1735, the Mount Vernon estate is a national landmark remembered as the home of President George Washington. The 21 room mansion has been meticulously restored to the way it looked in 1799 and includes the gardens, farmland, outbuildings, and more that made up this 18th-century working plantation. Experience life the way…

The Jefferson Memorial Located on the National Mall in the heart of Washington, D.C. is the memorial dedicated to the founding father, statesman, architect, author of the Declaration of Independence, and third president, Thomas Jefferson. President Jefferson was a pivotal figure in the revolution and the founding of the United States. Here in the nation’s…

International Spy Museum Adopt a cover identity and struggle to keep it under pressure, test your code-breaking skills, and even meet Bond villains up-close in this unique look into the world’s secret intelligence agencies. The International Spy Museum explores the role of espionage in history and today, focusing on learning the craft, practice, tools, and…

FDR Memorial Begun in 1978 and dedicated by President Bill Clinton in 1997, the FDR Memorial commemorates the life and legacy of the nation’s 32nd president. Over seven acres the president’s four terms in office are illustrated with beautiful South Dakota red granite, bronze statues, and illuminating quotes that spotlight FDR’s philosophies. The only president…

Arlington National Cemetery By providing a peaceful, beautiful landscape for visitors, the Arlington National Cemetery strives to honor the lives and legacies of those who served their country with distinction. The 624-acre cemetery is serenely manicured with centuries-old trees, gorgeous gardens, and honorable monuments and memorials for those who have fallen. More than 400,000 individuals…