From remarkable monuments to renowned buildings, during your Guided Tour of Washington DC, you will enjoy detailed information on some of DC’s most incredible landmarks with exciting stops along the way.
Don’t forget your camera. There will be exciting photo opportunities during your Guided Tour of Washington DC you won’t want to miss. Stops along your Guided Tour are accessible by wheelchair. It is important to note that while your bus tour will pass by the Whitehouse, National Archives, US Capitol, National Cathedral and Washington Monument, your Guided Tour of Washington DC does not include time inside these landmarks.
Arlington National Cemetery
Honor, remember, and explore at the Arlington National Cemetery, a United States military cemetery beneath whose soil have been laid casualties and deceased veterans of the nation’s conflicts beginning with the American Civil War, as well as reinterred dead from earlier wars, part of our Washington, DC, bus trip. Situated directly across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial in Arlington County, Virginia, the cemetery was established during the Civil War on the grounds of the Arlington House, once the estate of the family of Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s wife, Mary Anna, great-granddaughter of Martha Washington.
See Arlington National Cemetery on a narrated tram ride through the grounds. Ask your reservations agent for more information.
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
Explore more than 125 million natural science specimens and cultural artifacts in the National Museum of Natural History during a Washington, DC, bus tour. Opened in March of 1910, the green-domed building was the first Smithsonian building to be exclusively constructed for national collections and research facilities. At 1.5 million square feet, it not only has 325 square feet of exhibition and public space but is also home to the largest group of professional natural history scientists dedicated to the study of natural and cultural history in the world. The world’s leading museum and research complex is dedicated to inspiring curiosity and discovery and teaching its visitors about the world through its research, collections, and exhibitions. Whether you want to delve into the rich history and cultures of Africa or discover the beauty of rare gemstones like the Hope Diamond, engaging exhibitions will enlighten you during your four-hour, self-guided tour at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
After you’ve explored the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, refuel in one of the museum’s eateries. Boasting the finest foods made with delicious, local, and organic ingredients, try all-natural smoked quarter chicken, hormone-free BBQ Pork, or house-made macaroni and cheese at the Atrium Café. If you’re looking for lighter options, Fossil Café offers gourmet sandwiches, fresh salads, organic fruit, beer, and soft drinks. If you have a sweet tooth, Café Natural offers ice cream, homemade desserts, and specialty coffees.
George Washington Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
Discover the life and legacy of the Father of our Country at Mount Vernon Estate, Museum, and Gardens during a Washington, DC, bus trip. Commander-in-Chief of American forces during the Revolutionary War and the first president of the United States, George Washington, and his wife, Martha, called Mount Vernon Estate their home for over 40 years. Situated on the banks of the Potomac River in Northern Virginia, just 16 miles away from Washington, DC, today Mount Vernon is known as the most popular historic estate in America.
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
Learn about the life and legacy of President Woodrow Wilson at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library in historic Staunton, Virginia as part of this group motorcoach vacation package. Located at 20 North Coalter Street, the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library was established so that both scholars and citizens would have a better understanding of what President Thomas Woodrow Wilson achieved throughout his lifetime and of his ideals that continue to impact the world today.
Thomas Woodrow Wilson was born in Staunton, Virginia, in December 1856 to parents Joseph R. Wilson and Janet Woodrow Wilson. Before Wilson’s presidency, he was the President of Princeton University and the Governor of New Jersey. Woodrow Wilson was sworn into office on March 4, 1913, as the 28th President of the United States and stayed in office until March 4, 1921. After his presidency, Wilson and his wife Edith retired to an elegant townhouse in the Embassy Row section of Washington ,DC where just three years later, Woodrow Wilson passed away after suffering from a stroke and other heart-related problems.