Washington, D.C. welcomes approximately 16 million visitors each year, generating an estimated $5.6 billion in visitor spending for the city alone.
While in Washington, D.C. explore its rich history and culture that has helped define the United States.
Arlington National Cemetery, the nation’s most treasured burial ground, is home to more than 285,000 honored dead. Among the thousands of headstones are the graves of President John F. Kennedy, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, world champion boxer Joe Louis and the Tomb of the Unknowns. The cemetery is open daily and admission is free.
Restored and renovated in 2009, Ford’s Theatre is a working theatre, historical monument and world-class museum. The theatre produces musicals and plays reflecting the unique, diverse character of American life. The theatre and its museum are also open for daytime visits to educate patrons about Civil War Washington and the Lincoln assassination.
This grand monument overlooks the Reflecting Pool, the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol. Inside, the 19-foot marble statue of the 16th president is flanked by inscriptions of his Second Inaugural Address and the famous Gettysburg Address. The memorial is open daily and admission is free.
Take me out to the ballgame, or just to see a wonderful baseball stadium. The new “green” stadium, Nationals Park, is the first major stadium in the United Stated accredited as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Structure.Ticket prices start at $5 and go up to $325 and may be purchased at the Washington Nationals website or by calling +1 (202) 675-NATS (6287). Come for the game and stay for the sights. As you walk the ballpark’s vertical circulation ramps throughout the various levels of the facility, witness the beautiful panoramic views of the riverfront, Navy Yard, the surrounding city and landmarks, such as the Capitol and the Washington Monument. See schedule for July 25 - 31, 2010 below (please note, game times are subject to change).
For a complete listing of attractions, visit Washington D.C.'s official tourism site, www.washington.org.