The White House – Everyone wants to see the White House and then may be a little underwhelmed compared to all the other massive buildings about town, but it’s appearance belies its size.  The seat of the Executive Branch and the Presidential Residence, its buildings span Lafayette Square in front of it.

The U.S. Capitol – The seat of American democracy; it’s presence is vast and beautiful.  A separate, guided tour of the interior of the Capitol can be arranged.

The Library of Congress – Across from the Capitol, it is the largest library in the world and its Great Hall, a celebration of civilized culture, is, far-and-away, the most beautiful interior in the United States. 

The Supreme Court – Relatively new, since 1935, its neo-classical elegance in creamy Vermont marble, makes it one of the most memorable buildings in Washington, DC.  When the Justices are not in session, we can take a peak inside.

The Washington Monument – Towering over the National Mall, it was the first memorial in our nation’s capital, and the tallest: at 555 feet, a stirring reminder of the Egyptians’ symbol for everlasting life.

The Lincoln Memorial – A visit to DC without paying homage to the august presence of the late President’s statue just doesn’t happen!   No one ever forgets standing before him, then looking out toward the Reflecting Pool and the National Mall beyond.

Vietnam Memorial – The previously little understood memorial, so arresting in its minimalism, with only two walls of reflecting granite, showing the names of all those who died in battle, is probably the most emotionally charged memorial of all.

Korean Memorial -  Let it not be the “Forgotten War”.  Indeed, as it’s an open conflict with a cease fire, the memorial is charged with the presence of ongoing tensions.