Washington D.C. 1 Day Tour from New York City

Today we will visit the hub for American politics and history. We will visit DC's famous attractions with a professional tour guide, and visit American landmarks such as the U.S. Capitol and the White House. Itinerary： New York → Washington, D.C. → U.S. Capitol (Outside visit) + National Mall (30 mins) → The White House (Outside visit, 20 mins) → Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial (50 mins) → The United States Air Force Memorial (20 mins, view the Pentagon from a distance) → New York

U.S. Capitol (Outside visit) The United States Capitol is among the most symbolically important and architecturally impressive buildings in the nation. The United States Capitol Building also holds the seat of the legislative branch in the U.S. federal government!

The National Mall is America’s most visited national park, where the past, present and future come together. The monuments and memorials in this park honor American forefathers and heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to this country. Explore the swath of land nicknamed “America’s front yard.”

The White House (Outside visit from south gate of backyard, 20 mins) The world-famous White House in Washington, DC is the official residence of the president of the United States and the place where most of the work is done. The facade of this neoclassical mansion is a global icon.

Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial (50 mins) Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865, just as the Civil War was ending. By March of 1867, Congress incorporated the Lincoln Monument Association to build a memorial to the honor the 16th president. Learn all about the main features of the Lincoln Memorial, visit the statue, murals, and inscriptions and more. The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It was dedicated on July 27, 1995. Located north of the Lincoln Memorial near the intersection of 22nd St. The memorial includes the names of over 58,000 servicemen and women who gave their lives in service in the Vietnam Conflict. The memorial also includes "The Three Servicemen" statue and the Vietnam Women's Memorial.

(20 mins, view the Pentagon from a distance) The United States Air Force Memorial honors the service of the personnel of the United States Air Force and its heritage organizations. The Memorial is located in Arlington County, Virginia, on the former grounds of the Navy Annex near The Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery. The three stainless steel spires reach a height of 402 feet above sea-level.