Night Tours Of Washington D. C. Guide

Night Tours Of Washington D. C. Guide

by Cornelia Reyes

It's a whole lot more fun to take night tours of Washington D. C. Than go around by day. The moonlight shining down upon brightly lit landmarks is an ethereal sight, much more stunning than in broad daylight. From the White House to the U. S. Capitol at Pennsylvania Avenue's other end, these are living history monuments which are not just historic but also witnesses to history being made.

There are so many sights that it can be hard to decide what to see and how to plan the itinerary. Visiting tourists do have the choice of selecting from among a range of different tour options and itineraries. Some take a guided moonlight walking tour, while others prefer buses that offer audio narrations. Yet others may like the novelty of riding around the city in a trolley.

The starting point is either the White House or Capitol Hill. It's not possible to go into either complex, and it's not just because it's late. Visits to both must be planned for a long time beforehand by going through the right channels.

Inside or out, a good close look at these majestic monuments is more than enough to feel the thrill and awe that comes with being surrounded by greatness. A tour that sets off from the Old Post Office or the Capitol will then continue to the WW II Memorial. Next up is the Vietnam War Memorial, and then on to see Lincoln. It's a tradition to take pictures on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, with a larger-than-life Honest Abe providing the backdrop.

After Lincoln comes the Korean War Memorial, and then on to the Potomac Tidal Basin's south bank for a stop at the Jefferson Memorial. Famed as one of the best architectural specimens in the nation, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial was built based on ancient inspiration from the Pantheon in Rome and from the third President's own home in Virginia. The stunning 19-foot statue of Jefferson, the columns and the dome above are all a must-see spectacle for DC visitors.

After Jefferson comes FDR, whose memorial is rather more touristy than the rest. Each of President Roosevelt's four "rooms" has a different kind of waterfall. From the Great Depression to the Second World War, the waterfalls are symbolic of the different challenges FDR faced in his four terms.

Next up is the Iowa Jima Memorial, followed by the King Memorial which comes under the area earmarked for the National Mall, making it a twofer. Another notable point about this particular attraction is its address. It's on 1964 Independence Avenue, which is the same year that the Civil Rights bill finally became the law of the land and Dr. King's dream was fulfilled.

The final stop on the tour is the White House, still closed to visitors at nighttime but surely worth a good look anyway. Night tours of Washington D. C. Can and do include many more sights, and there's a whole lot more that tourists can do on their own too. The beautiful waterfront in Georgetown, for example, is the perfect place for a nice long walk.



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