TOURS
During this tour, you'll see the D.C. monuments and memorials up close and personal, and learn history and trivia surrounding the U.S. Capitol. This tour provides a great overview of Washington, D.C. You'll be entertained and informed by the tour guide's expert commentary throughout the morning. Suggested sites include: U.S. Capitol Building, Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean Memorial, Marine Corps Memorial (Iwo Jima), the White House, Arlington Cemetery, Washington Mall, Holocaust Museum, Congressional Office Buildings, and the Kennedy Center – among many others! We cannot guarantee what sites will be covered on the tour as each tour group is different. The guide will do their best to show you everything you want to see on this tour.
The Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia is the companion facility to the Museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It has two huge hangars, the Boeing Aviation Hangar and the James S. McDonnell Space Hangar, which display thousands of aviation and space artifacts, including a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, a Concorde, and the space Shuttle Discovery. The Center also offers the Airbus IMAX® Theater and the Donald D. Engen Observation Tower, which gives you a 360-degree bird's-eye view of Washington Dulles International Airport and the surrounding area.
Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, serves as a cemetery and a memorial to America’s war heroes. More than four million people visit Arlington each year, attending graveside services and special ceremonies to pay tribute to veterans and historical figures. The grounds of Arlington National Cemetery honor those who have served our nation by providing a sense of beauty and peace for all guests. Stops within the cemetery can include the Kennedy Family Gravesite, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers where the changing of the guard takes place, and the Arlington House, home of Robert E. Lee. *Please have your ID with you on this tour.
Mount Vernon is the most popular historic estate in America. Located just 16 miles south of Washington, D.C., the plantation rests on the banks of the Potomac River. Mount Vernon was the beloved home of George and Martha Washington from the time of their marriage in 1759 until General Washington's death in 1799. He worked tirelessly to expand his plantation from 2,000 acres to 8,000 and the mansion house from six rooms to twenty one. The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association purchased Mount Vernon from the Washington family in 1858 and opened the estate to the public in 1860. Since that time, nearly 80 million visitors have toured Washington's home.
The Museum of the Bible is a museum in Washington, DC which documents the narrative, history and impact of the Bible. Newly opened at the end of 2017, the museum has already hosted thousands of visitors. The museum has 1,150 items in its permanent collection and 2,000 items on loan from other institutions and collections. The Museum of the Bible’s goal is to educate the public on the history of the Bible, its many narrative forms and its impact on societies around the world. The 430,000 square foot museum is a wonder of design and architecture.
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) is the U.S.’ official memorial to the Holocaust. The USHMM’s collections contain more than 12,750 artifacts, 49 million pages of archival documents, 80,000 historical photographs, 200,000 registered survivors, 1,000 hours of archival footage, 84,000 library items, and 9,000 oral history testimonies. Since its dedication on April 22, 1993, the Museum has had nearly 30 million visitors, including more than 8 million school children, 91 heads of state and more than 3,500 foreign officials from over 132 countries. The Museum's visitors come from all over the world. *Please note: This tour contains mature content, please consider this before booking. It may not be suitable for all children.
The National Museum of the United States Army celebrates over 245 years of Army history and honors our nation's Soldiers—past, present and future – the regular Army, Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard. It is the official museum for the history of the United States Army. The objectives of the museum are to honor America's soldiers, preserve Army history, and educate the public about the Army's role in American history. The main building is approximately 185,000 square feet and displays selections from the United States Army Center of Military History. Outside this facility is a park with gardens and a parade ground.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a Smithsonian Institution museum located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in the United States. It was established in 2003 and opened its permanent home in 2016. This 10-story museum is dedicated to showcasing the African-American way of life, culture, and experiences through America's history. The museum has more than 40,000 objects in its collection and is devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture.
Group will be dropped at Peace Circle, at the base of the Capitol grounds, and will need to walk to Capitol Visitors Center (CVC). The U.S. Capitol is home to the U.S. Congress and its two legislative bodies, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate and stands as a monument to the American people. The U.S. Capitol houses an important collection of American art, and it is an architectural achievement in its own right. Guided tours of the U.S. Capitol begin at the Orientation Theaters on the lower level of the CVC. “Out of Many, One,” a 13-minute film, illustrates how this country established a new form of government; highlights the vital role that Congress plays in the daily lives of Americans; and introduces you to the building. You will then be taken through many of the public areas of the building by a CVC tour guide for a roughly 45-minute tour. There are multiple gift shops on the Upper Level and a restaurant on the Lower Level. Upon completion of the tour, attendees of this tour will be on their own to get the Capitol Hill Club, 300 First Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003. Attendees can choose to get a taxi, uber or lyft, or walk. The walk to the Capitol Hill Club is roughly 7 minutes from the CVC. *Please note: This tour is NOT lead by a member of Congress or Congressional Staffers. We anticipate that 5th Congressional District constituents will be invited on a tour by Congressman Rogers. Only attendees that reside in the 5th Congressional District will be allowed to participate in the Capitol Tour led by Congressman Rogers.
The Evening City Tour shows you our national monuments and federal buildings flooded in lights. From the illuminated dome of the U.S. Capitol to the World War II Memorial, these are exciting sights to see. Suggested sites include: Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean Memorial, Supreme Court, House and Senate Office Building, Federal Triangle, Pennsylvania Avenue, White House, Capitol Reflecting Pool, and the Marine Corps (Iwo Jima) Memorial – among many others! We cannot guarantee what sites will be covered on the tour as each tour group is different. The guide will do their best to show you everything you want to see on this tour. Please note: Sites viewed on this tour will be very similar to the City Tour offered on Monday.