Extended Monuments & Memorials Tour

Itinerary

1. 1
   Jefferson Memorial 15 minutes

   After viewing the memorial from afar, sightseers are invited to see the memorial themselves, up close.

2. 2
   The White House 10 minutes

   Guests will be able to see the White House, either from afar, up close, or both.

3. 3
   United States Department of the Treasury 5 minutes

   We view the treasury building from outside, including the statue of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of Treasury.

4. 4
   Washington Monument 7 minutes

   Talk about the building and history of the Washington Monument.

5. 5
   Vietnam Women's Memorial Pass by

   Sightseers can view this memorial from afar or get closer.

6. 6
   Stop Pass by

   Talk about the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

7. 7
   The Pentagon Pass by

   Viewing the building from afar.

8. 8
   Stop Pass by

   Talk about the building and exhibits in the National Museum of African American History and Culture

9. 9
   Stop Pass by

   Talk about the building and function of the Department of Commerce

10. 10
    Stop 3 minutes

    After viewing the memorial from afar, sightseers are invited to see the memorial themselves, up close.

11. 11
    Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial Pass by

    Viewing the building from afar.

12. 12
    William Tecumseh Sherman Monument 5 minutes

    View and hear a bit about William Tecumseh Sherman.

13. 13
    George Mason Memorial 5 minutes

    Viewing the memorial from afar and discussion of George Mason, "The Forgotten Founder"

14. 14
    Stop 5 minutes

    Talk about the oldest hotel in Washington DC.

15. 15
    United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Pass by

    Point out the Holocaust Memorial Museum.

16. 16
    Stop Pass by

    Talk about the Smithsonian Castle

17. 17
    56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence Memorial 10 minutes

    After viewing the memorial from afar, sightseers are invited to see the memorial themselves, up close.

18. 18
    Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial 8 minutes

    After viewing the memorial from afar, sightseers are invited to see the memorial themselves, up close.

19. 19
    Air Force Memorial Pass by

    Viewing of the memorial from afar.

20. 20
    Korean War Veterans Memorial 7 minutes

    After viewing the memorial from afar, sightseers are invited to see the memorial themselves, up close.

21. 21
    Lincoln Memorial 15 minutes

    After viewing the memorial from afar, sightseers are invited to see the memorial themselves, up close.

22. 22
    Vietnam Veterans Memorial 10 minutes

    After viewing the memorial from afar, sightseers are invited to see the memorial themselves, up close.

23. 23
    Stop Pass by

    Viewing of the memorial from afar.

24. 24
    Albert Einstein Memorial 10 minutes

    You can climb on this statue, and the lore is that if you touch his nose, you get smarter

25. 25
    Tidal Basin Pass by

    Narration regarding the history and status of the Tidal Basin

26. 26
    Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial 10 minutes

    Viewing the building from afar.

27. 27
    Stop Pass by

    Viewing of the building from afar.

28. 28
    National World War II Memorial 10 minutes

    After viewing the memorial from afar, sightseers are invited to see the memorial themselves, up close.

29. 29
    John Paul Jones Memorial 4 minutes

    Viewing this memorial from afar.

30. 30
    Lockkeeper's House Pass by

    The oldest house on The National Mall.

31. 31
    The White House 6 minutes

    This is a possible second viewing of the White House, from the South side

32. 32
    Stop Pass by

    Presidential Parade Route

33. 33
    Old Post Office Pavilion Pass by

    Headquarters for postal operations, with a statue of Benjamin Franklin out front; currently the Trump International Hotel

34. 34
    The National Archives Museum Pass by

    Historic building that holds the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Louisiana Purchase and one copy of the Magna Carta.

35. 35
    FBI Headquarters Pass by

    Headquarters for the Federal Bureau of Investigation

36. 36
    United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center 6 minutes

    The United States Navy Memorial's mission is to Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate the men and women of the Sea Services, past, present, and future; and Inform the public about their service.

37. 37
    Newseum Pass by

    The Newseum is a dynamic, engaging and interactive museum of news that allows visitors to experience the stories of yesterday and today through the eyes of the media while celebrating the freedoms guaranteed to all Americans by the First Amendment.

38. 38
    George Gordon Meade Memorial Pass by

    Memorial honoring George Meade, a career military officer from Pennsylvania who is best known for defeating General Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg.

39. 39
    National Gallery of Art Pass by

    National art museum in Washington, DC.

40. 40
    Peace Monument 5 minutes

    The Peace Monument, also known as the Naval Monument or Civil War Sailors Monument, stands on the grounds of the United States Capitol in Peace Circle

41. 41
    U.S. Capitol Pass by

    The home of the United States Congress and the seat of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government. Tour passes through the West Side.

42. 42
    Ulysses S. Grant Memorial 5 minutes

    Grant's statue rests on a pedestal decorated with bronze reliefs of the infantry; flanking pedestals hold statues of protective lions and bronze representations of the Union cavalry and artillery. The Grant and Lincoln memorials define the eastern and western ends, respectively, of the National Mall.

43. 43
    James A. Garfield Monument Pass by

    Sculptural monument to President James A. Garfield.

44. 44
    Stop Pass by

    View the United States Botanic Garden on the grounds of the United States Capitol.

45. 45
    National Museum of the American Indian Pass by

    View museum as we pass.

46. 46
    Hirshorn Museum of Art Pass by

    View museum as we pass. Brief description.

47. 47
    Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building Pass by

    View museum as we pass. Brief description given.

48. 48
    National Museum of American History Pass by

    View museum as we pass. Brief description given.

49. 49
    United States Department of Agriculture Pass by

    View museum as we pass. Brief description given.

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels