1-Day New York, Washington D.C, Lincoln Memorial, White House, U.S. Capitol Tour from New York

New York City → Washington D.C.

Lincoln Memorial

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

White House

US Capitol

The Pentagon

Washington DC

New York

Today we will visit the hub for American politics and history. We will visit DC's famous attractions with a professional tour guide, and visit American landmarks such as the U.S. Capitol and the White House.

Itinerary：

New York → Washington, D.C. → U.S. Capitol (Outside visit) + National Mall (30 mins) → The White House (Outside visit, 20 mins) → Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial (50 mins) → The United States Air Force Memorial (20 mins, view the Pentagon from a distance) → New York

U.S. Capitol

The United States Capitol is among the most symbolically important and architecturally impressive buildings in the nation. The United States Capitol Building also holds the seat of the legislative branch in the U.S. federal government!

National Mall

The National Mall is America’s most visited national park, where the past, present and future come together. The monuments and memorials in this park honor American forefathers and heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to this country. Explore the swath of land nicknamed “America’s front yard.”

The White House

The world-famous White House in Washington, DC is the official residence of the president of the United States and the place where most of the work is done. The facade of this neoclassical mansion is a global icon.

Lincoln Memorial

Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865, just as the Civil War was ending. By March of 1867, Congress incorporated the Lincoln Monument Association to build a memorial to the honor the 16th president. Learn all about the main features of the Lincoln Memorial, visit the statue, murals, and inscriptions and more.

Korean War Veterans Memorial

The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It was dedicated on July 27, 1995. The Memorial was designed and financed by private contributions and erected under the auspices of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Advisory Board composed of Korean War veterans appointed by President Reagan. The memorial commemorates the sacrifices of the 5.8 million Americans who served in the U.S. armed services during the three-year period of the Korean War. The War was one of the most hard fought in our history. During its relatively short duration from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953, 36,574 Americans died in hostile actions in the Korean War theater. Of these, 8,200 are listed as missing in action or lost or buried at sea.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Located north of the Lincoln Memorial near the intersection of 22nd St. The memorial includes the names of over 58,000 servicemen and women who gave their lives in service in the Vietnam Conflict. The memorial also includes "The Three Servicemen" statue and the Vietnam Women's Memorial. Since its dedication in 1982, visitors have brought offerings to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to honor and remember those who served in the Vietnam War.

The United States Air Force Memorial

The United States Air Force Memorial honors the service of the personnel of the United States Air Force and its heritage organizations. The Memorial is located in Arlington County, Virginia, on the former grounds of the Navy Annex near The Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery. The three stainless steel spires reach a height of 402 feet above sea-level.

The Pentagon

The Pentagon is the headquarters building of the United States Department of Defense. Located in Arlington County, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., the building was designed by American architect George Bergstrom and built by contractor John McShain. The Pentagon is the world's largest office building and has five sides, five floors above ground, two basement levels, and five ring corridors per floor. The Pentagon is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark.

• Things to Know
  • *Back to New York is about 8:00 pm, and the specific return time depends on the traffic conditions on the day