The Tidal Basin

A powerful and fascinating institution, this collection of more than 3 million artefacts captures American history and culture.

Beyond gaining the right to vote, explore the advancements women have made in math, science, and art.

The symbol of the nation's capital dedicated to its namesake, the Washington Monument towers above the city.

National memorial in DC, commemorating those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to contribute to the Allied effort to defeat Hitler and the Japanese in World War II.

FDR's Memorial not only captures America's longest serving president and his dog, Fala, but also immortalizes the faces of those standing in breadlines during the Depression, when Roosevelt ascended to office.

From eradicating smallpox and battling tetanus, the National Museum of American History documents the American role in antibody based therapies and diagnostics.