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3 Hours Evening Tour in Shining City of Washington DC
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Discover Washington D.C.'s dazzling lights on a 3-hour evening tour. Experience the city's radiant beauty and historical significance after dark.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- White House - The White House serves as the official home and office for the president of the United States. Situated at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., it has been the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800. The term “White House” is frequently used as a metonym for the president and his advisors.
- National World War II Memorial - The World War II Memorial is a significant national monument dedicated to Americans who served in the military and as civilians during World War II. Featuring 56 pillars and two small triumphal arches encircling a square and fountain, it is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on the former site of the Rainbow Pool, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.
- Jefferson Memorial - The Jefferson Memorial is a presidential monument constructed in Washington, D.C., between 1939 and 1943 under the sponsorship of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. For Roosevelt, it was a fitting tribute to Thomas Jefferson, a Founding Father of the United States and the founder of the Democratic Party.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial - Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American Baptist minister and activist who emerged as the most prominent spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. Born in Atlanta, King is renowned for promoting civil rights through nonviolent methods inspired by his Christian faith.
- Air Force Memorial - The United States Air Force Memorial commemorates the service of the personnel of the United States Air Force and its predecessor organizations. Located in Arlington County, Virginia, on the grounds of Fort Myer near The Pentagon and adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery, it was the final project of American architect James Ingo Freed, known for designing the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
- U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial - The United States Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial) is a national monument in Arlington County, Virginia. Dedicated in 1954, it is situated in Arlington Ridge Park near the Ord-Weitzel Gate to Arlington National Cemetery and the Netherlands Carillon. The memorial honors all U.S. Marine Corps personnel who have died in defense of the United States since 1775.
- Korean War Veterans Memorial - The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located in Washington, D.C.’s West Potomac Park, southeast of the Lincoln Memorial and just south of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. It honors those who served in the Korean War.
- Lincoln Memorial - The Lincoln Memorial is a national monument in the United States built to honor Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President. Located on the western end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., across from the Washington Monument, it was designed by architect Henry Bacon. The primary statue of Abraham Lincoln, created by Daniel Chester French, was carved by the Piccirilli Brothers, and the interior murals were painted by Jules Guerin. Dedicated in May 1922, it has always been a major tourist attraction and a symbolic center for race relations since the 1930s.
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial - The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a 2-acre national monument in Washington, D.C., that honors U.S. armed forces members who fought in the Vietnam War, those who died in service in Vietnam/Southeast Asia, and those who were unaccounted for during the war.
- U.S. Capitol - The United States Capitol, often referred to as the Capitol Building, houses the United States Congress and serves as the seat of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government. Located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the Capitol is the origin point for the District’s street-numbering system and its four quadrants, despite no longer being at the geographic center of the Federal District.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The Shining City Tour is an evening excursion showcasing the illuminated beauty of Washington, D.C. Known as the “Shining City,” the design and layout of Washington, D.C. were inspired by Paris, famously dubbed the “City of Lights,” by Pierre L’Enfant. Our nation’s capital stands as a stunning symbol of the freedom principles upon which our country was established and continues to uphold.
Location
701 15th St NW
15th Street Northwest
Cross street is New York Ave. (in front of the White House Gift Shop)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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John_p
Sep 28, 2019
Shining DC Tour - Brian was very informative and would take another Liberty tour.
Brian gave us a lot of history and love of his country. DC is beautiful @ night
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