As the Capitol of the United States, Washington DC overflows with history, grand monuments, and tourist from around the world. There is no such thing as off-season when it comes to DC tourism, although the crowds are not as dense if there is no major event happening. It’s best to schedule your time well to see the items highest on your personal list because there’s so much to see you can easily get side tracked.
3Tour the Capitol
As one of the most majestic of all the Federal buildings, the Capitol makes a great tour. While it is free, you do have to make advance reservations, which can be scheduled visiting Visit Capitol gov . There are special exhibits, such as Congress and the Progressive Era, which runs through September 2016, as well as the Hall of Statuary, the old Senate Hall, and – of course – the iconic dome.
If you book your visit through your Representative or Senator, you can even get a pass to watch Congress debate from the Visitors’ Gallery and see democracy in action. Similarly, you may by chance be there to witness a demonstration or rally of one kind or another. These are frequent on the Capitol lawn, and always interesting to talk about when you get home.
