: A highly popular site that often requires advanced timed-entry passes.

: The city core is very walkable. Wear comfortable walking shoes , as the National Mall is much larger than it appears on a map.

: The White House (Presidential residence) and the Supreme Court .

Washington, D.C. is a uniquely walkable, "low-lying" city designed by French urban planner Pierre Charles L’Enfant to feel like a manicured European capital. As the seat of the U.S. government, it blends iconic political landmarks with a vibrant scene of diverse neighborhoods and free world-class museums.

: Often very hot and humid, making outdoor sightseeing draining; plan for museum visits during peak afternoon heat.