How to Go Inside the Washington Monument

Updated July 7, 2020. This year is all about unique and iconic experiences in my home country, the United States of America. I hope you’ve subscribed to the newsletter so you never miss out! The Washington Monument is one of the most iconic and recognizable landmarks in the world, and it’s once again open forContinue reading “How to Go Inside the Washington Monument”

How to Tour the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, D.C.

Who likes money?! Then you need to visit the “money factory” in D.C. It’s the Bureau of Engraving and Printing—not to be confused with the Treasury Department! It’s a pretty fun tour for both kids and adults, so plan to include a visit to the Bureau on your next trip to Washington, D.C.!

Visiting the International Spy Museum

One in every 10 people you see in D.C. is a spy. Some for the United States… some not for the United States. Ha! I don’t know if that’s true, but I read that once and it’s a favorite “fact” that may or may not be true. But what is true, is that you can take a tour of the newly re-located and re-opened International Spy Museum in D.C.!

Touring Ford’s Theatre

One of the things I wanted to do most when I first moved to D.C. nearly 12 years ago was to tour Ford’s Theatre! I have a passion for history, and Ford’s has a permanent place in local and world history. If you didn’t already know, it’s the place where President Lincoln was shot just days after the Civil War officially ended.

D.C. Tours You Never Knew You Could Take

So you probably already have the monuments and memorials, Smithsonian Museums, the White House, and the U.S. Capitol tours on your list of things to do in D.C., but if you’ve already been there and done that, or if you just want a little something special off the beaten path, this post is for you! Here’s the list of incredible tours in D.C. you never knew you could take!

How to Tour Washington Nationals Park

It’s America’s favorite pastime: baseball! Its devotees are some of the most loyal fans around, and is it really possible to experience America in summertime if you didn’t go to a game? You can tour plenty of stadiums around the country, but let’s get real, touring Nationals Stadium in the Nation’s capital city is the most American thing you can do!