Guide to Top Five Must-See Destinations When You Travel to Washington DC

This one of the most important sights that you should see when you are here. Because it houses dozens of the top attractions, like the Lincoln Memorial, the US Capitol building, the well known Reflecting Pools, the Smithsonian, the Vietnam Memorial and the Washington Monument, just to name a few. You will find that indeed many of these top listed places in this guide can be found at the National Mall. It is, without a doubt, the most significant attraction that shouldn’t be missed when you travel here.

memorial sculpture. There are many different and breathtaking views of the city that you can see once you are here. The 36 Doric columns are significant of how many states were members of the union when this memorial was originally constructed. Since the sight is so popular, it can become very crowded during the day. It is advised that you try to visit the Lincoln Memorial during the evening, when the crowds are thinner and the waits are not nearly as long.

This place is definitely a must-see when you travel to Washington DC. Experience the history of flight and airplanes in the US. There are some truly exceptional exhibits that shouldn’t be missed when you are here including: the Wright Brothers’ Flyer, Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, many different WWI and WWII airplanes and of course, Apollo 11, and the model of the Enterprise from the famous Star Trek movies. Make sure that you catch a flick at the Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater while you are here as well.

One of the most famous memorials in the world, this awesome structure made from black granite was originally erected in 1982 and was designed by then 21 year old, Maya Ying Lin. The names of all 58,000 plus soldiers that were either killed in action during the Vietnam War or who remain missing are engraved on its walls. When you travel to Washington DC this memorial should be at the top of your list of things to see.