Trip Idea
U.S. Presidents in Washington, DC

Duration | Full Day |
Topic(s) | Monuments and Memorials, Presidents, Scenic Views, Trails, Architecture and Building, Abolition Movement, Civil Rights, Civil War, Great Depression, World War II, American Revolution, Sculpture, American Revolutionary War more » |
Activities | Hiking, Museum Exhibits, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Guided Tours |
Type | Kid Friendly, Urban, Educational, Inspirational |
Parks | Theodore Roosevelt Island, The White House and President's Park, Lincoln Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument |
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The White House and President's Park
Explore the White House Visitor Center
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Museum Exhibits
- Pets: No
- Location: 1450 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC
- Duration: 1–2 Hours
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Day
Explore interactive exhibits, discover historic White House treasures, watch a free film, and get to know the White House as a home, office, symbol, and stage.
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Washington Monument
Visit the Washington Monument
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: Yes
- Activity: Guided Tours
- Pets: No
- Location: National Mall - Washington, DC
- Duration: 15–90 Minutes
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Any Time
Did you know you can go to the top of the Washington Monument? You can! But you will need to plan ahead. Tickets are required to visit the interior of the Washington Monument.
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Lincoln Memorial
Reflect on Lincoln's Legacy
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Pets: Yes with Restrictions
- Location: Lincoln Memorial
- Duration: 5–30 Minutes
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Any Time
Few places in Washington, DC, are as well-known or as inspiring as the Lincoln Memorial. Here you can experience how a nation remembers one of its great leaders, and the enduring values of union, emancipation, justice, and healing.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Travel Through Time at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Pets: Yes
- Location: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
- Duration: 15–60 Minutes
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Any Time
From the Great Depression to World War II and beyond, follow a timeline representing America's longest-serving president and the challenges our nation faced.
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Visit the Thomas Jefferson Memorial
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Pets: Yes with Restrictions
- Location: 16 East Basin Drive, SW
- Duration: 30–120 Minutes
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Any Time
Walk around the Thomas Jefferson Memorial or go to a ranger led program to learn more about Jefferson's life and work as a philosopher, a politician and a President.
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Theodore Roosevelt Island
Discover Theodore Roosevelt Island
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Hiking
- Pets: Yes
- Location: Theodore Roosevelt Island
- Duration: 1–3 Hours
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk
Theodore Roosevelt Island is a memorial that honors the legacy of a great outdoorsman and conservationist. Learn about America’s 26th president, and the diverse human and natural history of the island.
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Last updated: October 5, 2020