Things to Do in Washington, D.C.

There are so many things to see and do in and around Washington, D.C.  Where to begin?  Whether you're staying for a few days, the weekend, or the entire week, be sure to budget time for easy sightseeing trips just outside D.C. such as historic Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon.  There are plenty of indoor and outdoor activities for individuals and families easily accessible by boat, car or metro.

Your trip plan to the nation's capital will likely include many museums, monuments, exhibits, and historic landmarks.  Tourist favorites include the White House, Smithsonian museums and our nation's most popular historic estate, George Washington's Mount Vernon.  Often a family favorite, Washington's Estate provides a day's worth of all the fun things kids love to do, like a hands-on museum, multimedia exhibits, and action-packed films. So if you are visiting Washington, D.C. with kids, create a lasting family memory full of educational experiences at Mount Vernon.

A visit to Mount Vernon will impress you with stories of George Washington's life that are often untold.  Tourists love to visit America's most popular estate and enjoy a full day of indoor and outdoor attractions and activities for the entire family! Washington comes alive at Washington, D.C.'s top-rated tourist attraction.  Located just minutes from Washington, D.C., Old Town Alexandria, and across the river from the National Harbor, getting here is easy.