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Hello Mr President

Arguably the most famous house in the world, this iconic building is where the most powerful man in the world resides. It may surprise you as to how close you can get to the railings that guards it, but this means you can get great photos for the album to show others in years to come. For a detailed history of the building, visit the White House Visitors Center at the southeast corner of 15th and E Streets.

Attractions in Washington Dc

• The White House

  1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC, USA

  Ever since 1800, every American president has resided in the White House when in office. Tours operating in the city take you through eight of the world famous house’s rooms, giving you some insight to life as the President of the United States of America.
  
  Altogether the house has 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, and 6 levels in the Residence. There are also 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, and 3 elevators.
  
  Previously known as the ‘President's House’, and ‘Executive Mansion’, it has officially been referred to as the ‘White House’ since President Theodore Roosevelt christened it with this title in 1901.
  

• Washington Monument

  15th St NW at Constitution Avenue, Washington DC, USA

  Built in memory of George Washington, this marble obelisk is (another) one of Washington’s best known landmarks. Standing at 555ft tall, it is one America’s tallest monuments and can be seen in the distance from many points in the city. The view from the base of the monument is just as impressive as the obelisk itself.

• Lincoln Memorial

  West Potomac Park, at 23rd St between Constitution and Independence A, Washington DC, USA

  Another world-famous landmark, this is the point where Martin Luther King made his famous 'I have a dream...' speech. Dedicated to President Abraham Lincoln, it resembles a Greek Temple and has a monstrous statue of the president right in the middle of it.

• Vietnam Veterans Memorial

  Constitution Ave at 21st St NW, Washington DC, USA

  Dedicated to the memory of the thousands who died in the well documented war, Vietnam Veterans Memorial is the most visited in Washington. Reading through the names of the soldiers who died between 1959 and 1975 is a somewhat somber experience but also a moving one which shouldn’t be missed on any trip to the American capital.

• Arlington Cemetery

  Arlington, Washington DC, USA

  This burial ground is where over 260,000 Americans have been laid to rest, including John F. Kennedy where the 'Eternal Flame' is situated. One other part of the cemetery which should be visited is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.