Washington, DC-Our Nation's Capital

“Mind-boggling” is perhaps the best way to describe the opportunities for sightseeing that lie before us as we travel today to Washington DC, Our Nation’s Capital. Join Christian Tours as we join the more than 15 million travelers who annually leave their footprints on the Mall. Upon our arrival in the city late in the afternoon, we’ll take in some of the sights as time allows. We check into our hotel for a good night’s rest, for the next two days are going to be busy indeed!

For the next two days we plan to show you why our nation’s capital is such a special place. As time permits, we’ll visit the Capitol Visitor Center, the White House (for a picture stop), the Library of Congress, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the National Archives, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln, Jefferson, Vietnam, Martin Luther King, Jr. and WWII Memorials. We ride down Embassy Row and see the Washington Cathedral. Finally, you’ll have free time to explore some of the Smithsonian Museums, including the National Air and Space Museum, the Museum of Natural History, American History Museum, or the American Indian Museum. We’ll tour Arlington Cemetery, see the graves of President Kennedy and Robert Kennedy, witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and make a picture stop at the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial. It promises to be a full two days of memorable sightseeing, so bring your camera. Dinner will be included at a popular area restaurant on one of these evenings. (July 4th: we enjoy fireworks in our nation's capital this evening) (D)

This morning we begin our ride home. It’s hard to believe that so many famous sights could be packed into just four days!