Washington DC on a Budget

The Smithsonian in Washington D.C has twenty museums, galleries, and a zoo that are all free. Each one of the museums and galleries have a unique building structure to represent the museum or gallery name. Also, each of the museums or galleries are relatively close to each other in D.C. Museums/Galleries: African American Museum The African American Museum includes collections on slavery, mus...

The Union Station in Washington D.C consists of ways to travel in the city and a mall with a food court. For traveling in the Union station there is a variety of ways to travel. Some of the ways to travel is by Amtrak, metro, buses, and taxis. The mall consists of many stores, some are: Ann Taylor The Body Shop Claire's H&M Kiehl's MAC Swarovski Unique Eyebrows Victoria's Secret   At...

In Washington D.C. there is a number of monuments you can go to for free. The Washington Monument The monument was built in honor of George Washington, and is built as one of the tallest building in the world. Lincoln Memorial This memorial was built for Abraham Lincoln, and it a symbol of strength, unity, and wisdom. Thomas Jefferson Memorial The memorial was built for the found...

The National Zoo that is located in Washington D.C. has more than 1500 animals across 300 species. The zoo was built in 1889, and is open 364 days a year. The zoo also has 163 acres in Washington D.C.'s park. Finally, the National Zoo has the largest museum and research complex. On the website you can watch live footage of the animals, and adopt an animal. Also, at the zoo you can take tours. The tours...

Since Washington D.C is the capital of the United States it includes all of the federal buildings in the US. You may not be able to see them in one day, but you can visit a few. Many of the buildings are just a few steps away from each other. A few building are: Supreme Court US Capitol Building White House Library of Congress Pentagon Executive Office Buildings....

Georgetown in Washington D.C. has many scenic views and places to eat. In Georgetown you can walk along the C&O Canal or go to a local bakery called Georgetown Cupcake. Places you can visit: Alice & Olivia Hu's Wear Splash or Skate at the Washington Harbor Sit in the booth where JFK popped the question Tour the Gorgeous Tudor Place Blues Alley Architecture at the House...

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is overlooking Washington D.C, and is at the Arlington Cemetery. Congress approved to bury the unknown soldier on March 4, 1921. The tombstone is white marble and is flat faced. The stone also has three Greek words that say peace, victory, and valor. The tomb represent all of the other soldiers who were unknown in World War I, Korea, and Vietnam. Also, when you are there y...

Washington DC Ghost Tours Tour many of the haunted buildings and towns in DC. National Mall Tour This tour will provide you with many stories, hidden secrets, and historical information. Arlington National Cemetery Tour Visit graves from past Presidents, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, etc. Capitol Hill and Library of Congress Tour See the Capitol Building, Supreme Court Building, and the Library of Congress.  ...

The Botanic Garden is a living plant museum that informs visitors about the importance of plants in our ecosystem. There are nine gardens which are: Amphitheater Butterfly Garden First Ladies Water Garden Lawn Terrace Regional Garden Rose Garden Rain Garden Terrace Gardens Bartholdi Fountain