1. About.com
  2. Travel
  3. Washington, DC Travel

Top 10 Washington Attractions

National Harbor

You can't come to DC without seeing these top sites.

Other Washington Attractions
Washington, DC Travel Spotlight10

White House Tours

Wednesday January 25, 2012

White HouseIf you're planning a Summer visit to Washington and you want to tour the White House, you better start the process now. It takes some planning and time and Summer is a busy time in Washington. With White House tour tickets being first come, first serve, they run out quickly during the busy tourist season. Check out the newly updated guide on getting tickets and what foreign visitors can do to get tickets.

See Sharks in Washington!

Sunday January 8, 2012

National AquariumDid you know you could see a shark feeding in Washington? You can also see an octopus, a rare albino alligator, and poison frogs. And we must not forget about piranhas, which by the way, are not as ferocious as they're portrayed in Hollywood.

The National Aquarium in Washington is in the heart of some of the city's main attractions, but often gets forgotten or overlooked. It's definitely worth a trip.

Groupon Deal for Spy Museum

Friday January 6, 2012

International Spy MuseumGroupon is selling tickets to the International Spy Museum for $10 a piece until the end of the weekend. Entry to the museum is usually $21, so it's definitely a good value. The only catch is that the ticket has to be used by March 23, 2012, which makes it hard if your trip to the nation's capital is planned for Summer.

But no matter when you're coming, it's worth it to sign up for a daily deals service like Groupon or LivingSocial for Washington. They often have discounts on popular tourist attractions and restaurants.

It's Electric!

Thursday January 5, 2012

The Woodrow Wilson House in Washington has a traveling exhibit right now called Woodrow Wilson, President Electric: Harnessing the Power of Innovation in the Progressive Era. It explores the scientific and technological advancements during the Progressive Era through the eyes of the first family. Yet the exhibit uses modern day methods to show the history of electricity through multimedia and hands-on interactive experiences, as well as showing off some authentic artifacts.

The exhibit will be at the Woodrow Wilson House until October 2012. Tickets to the house, which is at 2340 S St., NW, are $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; $5 for students, and free for children under 12. It's open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM except for holidays. Tickets can be purchased online.

Discuss in my forum

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved. 

A part of The New York Times Company.