Mt Vernon - Washington's Home

The Mansion house features original furnishings, items owned by the Washington family, 18th-century objects, and a small number of reproductions. The Mansion is depicted as it was in 1799, the last year of George Washington's life. Vibrant wall colors, reconstructed after careful paint analysis, demonstrate the Washingtons’ wealth and sense of fashion.

In designing his estate, Washington organized the outbuildings, lanes and gardens in a way that reflects both the practical and aesthetic sides of his nature. From the north to the south are situated the outbuildings, or "dependencies," where the work of the plantation took place. Today, more than a dozen outbuildings are open, including a working blacksmith shop with daily demonstrations

National Gallery of Art - American History  Guided Tour

http://www.nga.gov/collection/gallery/amer.shtm

A 90 minute guided tour of the National Gallery including the Portrait Gallery

The Gibbs-Coolidge Set of the First Five Presidents
The Gibbs-Coolidge paintings are the only surviving complete set of portraits depicting the first five presidents of the United States. Commissioned by Colonel George Gibbs of Rhode Island, the group was painted in Boston during the last phase of Stuart's career. In 1833, Colonel Gibbs' heirs sold the paintings to Joseph Coolidge of Boston, and the set descended through four generations of the Coolidge family. The suite retains its original Federal frames.

National Archives Vault Tour - Vault Room is Open for Tours

http://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/visit/rotunda.html
Journey inside the amazing world of records. In the Vaults, the new permanent exhibit in the National Archives Experience, you can experience the feeling of going beyond the walls of the Rotunda into the stacks and vaults of the National Archives.

Here you will encounter fascinating original records (including Abraham Lincoln's telegrams to his generals, audio recordings from the Oval Office) and new interactive exhibits that allow you to "touch" and explore some of the most interesting documents, photos and films we hold.

National Air and Space Museum

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The National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. has hundreds of original, historic artifacts on display, including the Wright 1903 Flyer; the Spirit of St. Louis; the Apollo 11 command module Columbia; and a Lunar rock sample that visitors can touch.
The Museum offers 22 exhibition galleries, the Lockheed Martin IMAX® Theater, flight simulators, a three-level Museum shop, and a food-court-style restaurant. Docent tours, daily free educational programs, and school group tours and activities are also available.

Washington National Cathedral - Guide Tour and visit Observation Gallery 

http://www.nationalcathedral.org/visit/artArchitecture.shtml

Come see the beautiful architecture and grounds, learn more about our history, and enjoy the spectrum of spiritual and cultural activities offered year-round by Washington National Cathedral.

Take an elevator to the Pilgrim Observation Gallery at the Cathedral west end (near the Wisconsin Avenue entrance) offering a 360-degree view of the city of Washington and its environs. The Cathedral sits on one of the highest points in Washington.

View flying buttresses, crockets and finials and the Gloria in Excelsis Tower, from the viewpoint of the carvers and workers who created them over the generations of the Cathedral’s construction.

 Bike at Nite Tour of Washington Mall and Monuments - Guided Tour

http://bikeandroll.com/washingtondc/sitesnite.html

Pedal toward the setting sun!

Welcome to the evening version of our popular Monuments Tour. There’s no better way to spend a night on the town than our Sites@Nite tour. Peacefully glide to the National Mall and Potomac Tidal Basin when the monuments are crowdfree, the air is cool, and the illuminated views are magnificent.

Riders are equipped with reflective vests & safety lights.

Visiting Monticello - Mansion and Grounds Guided Tour